Spinal Decompression

We proudly offer Non-surgical spinal decompression with a state of the art Chattanooga Triton DTS system.

According to the FDA 510 (k) Website, Chattanooga Triton DTS is cleared for the following:

Indications for Use:

The Triton/Tru-Trac/TX traction devices provide traction and mobilization of skeletal structures and skeletal muscles. The Triton/Tru-Trac/TX traction devices provide a treatment in static, intermittent, progressive, regressive and cycling distraction forces to relieve pressures on structures that may be causing pain of skeletal or muscular origin (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, hip, wrist, shoulder). Therapeutic distraction can be applied in a variety of programmable patterns, cycles and functions. The Triton/Tru-Trac/TX traction devices may be used to relieve peripheral radiation/sciatica and pain associated with:

  • Protruding discs
  • Bliging discs
  • Herniated discs
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Posterior facet syndrome
  • Acute facet problems
  • Radicliar pain
  • Prolapsed discs
  • Spinal root impingement
  • Hypomobility
  • Degenerative joint disease
  • Facet syndrome
  • Compressions fractures
  • Joint pain
  • Discogenic pain

The Triton/Tru-Trac/TX traction devices achieve these effects through decompression of intervertebral discs, that is, unloading due to distraction and positioning.

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What causes low back pain?

Low back pain can be caused by a number of factors from injuries to the effects of aging.The spinal cord is protected by the vertebrae, which are made of bone. Between each vertebra are soft discs with a ligamentous outer layer. These discs function as shock absorbers to protect the vertebra and the spinal cord. Many of the problems that cause back pain are the result of herniation and degeneration of the intervertebral disc. Degeneration is a process where wear and tear causes deterioration of the disc. Herniations, or bulging of the disc are protrusions from the disc that press on surrounding nerves, causing pain or numbness.


If I undergo Spinal Decompression Therapy treatment, how long does it take to see results?

Most patients report a reduction in pain after the first few sessions. Typically, significant improvement is obtained by the second week of treatment.


Do I qualify for Spinal Decompression Therapy treatment?

Since I began using Spinal Decompression Therapy, I have been inundated with questions from both doctors and patients as to which cases it will best help. Obviously proper patient selection is essential to favorable outcomes, so let me explain to you of the Inclusion and Exclusion criteria so you may make the right decision since not everyone qualifies for Spinal Decompression Therapy treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:
  • Pain due to herniated and bulging lumbar or cervical discs that is more than four weeks old.
  • Recurrent pain from a failed back surgery that is more than six months old.
  • Persistent pain from degenerated disc not responding to four weeks of therapy.
  • Patients available for four weeks of treatment protocol.
  • Patient at least 18 years of age.
Exclusion Criteria:
  • Appliances such as pedicle screws and rods
  • Pregnancy
  • Prior lumbar fusion less than six months old
  • Metastatic cancer
  • Severe osteoporosis
  • Spondylolisthesis (unstable)
  • Compression fracture of lumbar spine below L-1 (recent)
  • Pars defect
  • Pathologic aortic aneurysm
  • Pelvic or abdominal cancer
  • Disc space infections
  • Severe peripheral neuropathy
  • Hemiplegia, paraplegia, or cognitive dysfunction.


Are there any side effects to the treatment?

Most patients do not experience any side effects. Though, there have been some mild cases of muscle spasm for a short period of time.


How does Spinal Decompression Therapy separate each vertebra and allow for decompression at a specific level?

Decompression is achieved by using a specific combination of spinal positioning and varying the degree and intensity of force. The key to producing this decompression is the gentle pull that is created by a logarithmic curve. When distractive forces are generated on a logarithmic curve the typical proprioceptor response is avoided. Avoiding this response allows decompression to occur at the targeted area.


Is there any risk to the patient during treatment on Spinal Decompression Therapy ?

NO. Spinal Decompression Therapy is totally safe and comfortable for all subjects. The system has emergency stop switches for both the patient and the operator. These switches (a requirement of the FDA) terminate the treatment immediately thereby avoiding any injuries.


How does Spinal Decompression Therapy treatment differ from ordinary spinal traction?

Traction is helpful at treating some of the conditions resulting from herniated or degeneration. Traction cannot address the source of the problem. Spinal Decompression Therapy creates a negative pressure or a vacuum inside the disc. This effect causes the disc to pull in the herniation and the increase in negative pressure also causes the flow of blood and nutrients back into the disc allowing the body's natural fibroblastic response to heal the injury and re-hydrate the disc. Traction and inversion tables, at best, can lower the intradiscal pressure from a +90 to a +30 mmHg. Spinal Decompression Therapy is clinically proven to reduce the intradiscal pressure to between a -150 to -200 mmHg. Traction triggers the body's normal response to stretching by creating painful muscle spasms that worsen the pain in affected area.


Can Spinal Decompression Therapy be used for patients that have had spinal surgery?

In most cases Spinal Decompression Therapy treatment is not contra-indicated for patients that have had spinal surgery. In fact many patients have found success with Spinal Decompression Therapy after a failed back surgery.


Who is not a candidate for Spinal Decompression Therapy therapy?

Anyone who has recent spinal fractures, surgical fusion or metallic hardware, surgically repaired aneurysms, infection of the spine, and/or moderate to severe osteoporosis.


Who is a candidate for Spinal Decompression Therapy ?

Anyone who has been told they need surgery but wishes to avoid it. Anyone who has been told there is nothing more available to help. Anyone who failed to significantly respond to conservative options like medications, physical therapy, injections, chiropractic, or acupuncture.

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