DTS Therapy is FDA cleared and has been clinically proven with a very high success rate for pain associated with herniated or bulging discs...even after failed surgery.  It is a non-surgical, traction therapy for the relief of back and leg pain or neck and arm pain. During this procedure, by cycling through distraction and relaxation phases and by proper positioning, a spinal disc can be isolated and placed under negative pressure, causing a vacuum effect within it. Click here to see a 30 second computer animation of DTS Spinal Decompression Therapy.

The vacuum effect accomplishes two things. From a mechanical standpoint, disc material that has protruded or herniated outside the normal confines of the disc can be pulled back within the disc by the vacuum created within the disc. Also, the vacuum within the disc stimulates growth of blood supply, secondarily stimulating a healing response. This results in pain reduction and proper healing at the injured site.  

After a significant amount of research, I chose the Triton ® DTS System manufactured by the Chattanooga Group, the premier manufacturer of physical medicine equipment.  More importantly, our system has the brand new computerized unit which is the most sophisticated and technologically advanced unit in the world. No office - and I do mean NO OFFICE - has more "state of the art" spinal decompression systems. 

In fact, the new 2006 Triton ® head is so revolutionary that it won the 2006 Australian Design Award in the "Medical and Scientific" category.(Please click on link to see award)

We also selected the Triton ® DTS systems due to their surface EMG component and their ability to treat discs in both the neck and the low back.

The award winning Triton ® computer is the key. It controls the variations in the traction pull allowing for decompression and eliminating muscle guarding that is typical in conventional traction devices. The preprogrammed patterns for ramping up and down the amount of axial distraction allows for higher levels of decompression and disc rehydration.

Anyone who has back pain or neck pain caused in whole or in part by a damaged disc may be helped by Dynamic Traction System Therapy. These conditions include herniated, protruding or bulging discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica or radiculopathy (pinched nerves). Patients with these conditions, who have received limited results with previous chiropractic or physical therapy treatment, would also benefit from spinal decompression.

Most certainly!   One study documented by MRI up to 90% reduction of disc herniations in 10 of 14 cases!  Another study reported that 86% of ruptured disc patients achieved "good" to "excellent" results after spinal decompression therapy!

DTS Dynamic Traction System is usually not recommended for pregnant women, patients who have severe osteoporosis, severe obesity or severe nerve damage.

Spinal surgery with instrumentation (screws, metal plates or “cages”) is also contraindicated.  However, Dynamic Traction System after bone fusion or non-fusion surgery, can be performed.

In almost all cases, the treatments are completely painless.  In fact, some patients fall asleep during the session.

The specific treatment plan will be determined by the doctor after your examination.  

RESULTS MUST BE SEEN WITHIN 10 VISITS OF THE INITIAL PHASE OF TREATMENT!!  MANY OF OUR PATIENTS SEE REMISSION OF THEIR PAIN WITHIN THIS PERIOD OF CARE ALONE! Some require additional care, BUT ONLY IF significant relief and progress is evident after 10 sessions of spinal decompression therapy in our office. Ongoing treatment will be determined based on response.

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To reduce inflammation and assist the healing process, supporting structures are treated with passive therapies (ice, heat, muscle stimulation, ultrasound, massage and other forms of physiotherapy). Chiropractic adjustments will be coordinated as indicated to restore normal joint mechanics and function. Active rehabilitation will also be provided in order to strengthen the spinal musculature.

We want to make it easy for you to learn if you are a candidate for DTS Spinal Decompression. We provide consultations free of charge.

If you do not have insurance, then print out any part of this webpage and bring it on your first visit and you will receive a complete evaluation - including consultation, history, orthopedic/neurological testing, X-rays (if indicated) and report of findings...FOR ONLY $59.00.  

PLEASE CALL TODAY FOR YOUR CONSULTATION!

610-408-9400