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were carried out several studies and a report on the success rate of treatment of chronic low back pain using the machine mechanized cord decompression. A recent study by May 2007 in the chiropractic and osteopathic published. He compared the success rate to relieve the machine using a non-invasive intermittent mechanical traction with the use of TENS for low back pain with disc herniation or bulge.

First, to understand each study, you have a picture of chronic disease and misery it causes. Back pain due to injury or accident, accidents Comp and the main reason for disability among persons under 45. The spinal vertebrae are stacked on another. Between each vertebra is a tough, fibrous cushion called a disc that contains a jelly-like substance. These disks act as shock absorbing pads and thus to bend the spine, twist and turn. Healthy discs are thick, soft and collapse when pressure is exerted on them like a sponge.

If it’s a violation may move the vertebrae out of alignment or compress the disc so the disc to swell or rupture, jelly substance. This disc herniation or a bulging disc causing pressure on spinal nerves, leading to pain, numbness, and can lead to a decreased function in the affected arm or leg
It is also known as:.
• a pinched nerve

• Sciatica • A blown hard drive


The protrusion of the disc or its base material results not only the pressure on the spinal nerves, it compresses the blood vessels and impairs circulation in the region. Deprived of nutrients and oxygen, the disc can not be cured, and over time will flatten out, stiff and hard, like a dry sponge. This state evolves to a recorded disc degeneration

standard treatment has.
• Physics /
• Chiropractic epidural injections (injections into the epidural space of the spinal cord)
• NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory)
• Hot or cold compresses with massage
• Stimulation (TENS)
• Non-surgical spinal decompression

• acupuncture • Surgery – as a last resort

A processing method, the underlying non-surgical spinal decompression, in some studies show a success rate of 71% to 90%. A machine approved by the FDA, using a computer program extends smoothly patients spine, slowly pulls the vertebrae, enabling more pressure on the disc, then heal it.
test of the machine continued and a new study compares the results of treatment of decompression therapy with the TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) unit. TENS is a small unit that can be worn during treatment. This FDA approved therapy for back pain provides low-voltage electric current in the region affected by the electrodes. His electrodes pierce the skin just deep enough to reach the nerve fibers, usually 1 to 2 inches. It activates the mechanisms of pain, the fight against the body and may take several hours a day.

L’Etude The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of two treatment methods to relieve pain and improve mobility in patients with a bulging disc or a hernia.

The subjects were recruited through newspaper ads and had multiple criteria for inclusion to meet the test:
• intervertebral disc prolapse or herniation by MRI (Magnetic Resonate confirmed) or CT (computed tomography)
• Low Back Pain for 3 months or more, can be associated with pain radiating to one or both legs.
• Average duration of pain was 7.3 years

The study included 44 patients, mean age was 42 years. The group was initially divided into 2 groups of 22 people.
• spinal decompression treatments consisted of sessions of 30 minutes 5 times per week for 4 weeks. It was through a treatment once a week for 4 weeks.
• The TENS group received treatment with a TENS machine for 30 minutes a day for 20 days. There was one treatment per week for 4 weeks.
• Both groups were capable of pain and inflammation, non-narcotic.

Results The response was measured by the 10 cm visual analogue scale (VAS) and disability scale. The disability scale rated the issue of ability, their activities were affected on a scale of 0-4 exercise, 4 being “could do an activity without limitation.”
The success was as a 50% improvement in VAS, defined as the degree of pain relief. Any reduction in disability was placed on a positive note. During the study, 4 subjects dropped out, with 19 in the decompression group and 21 in the TENS group

conclusions.

• spinal decompression 13 of 19 people (68.4%) showed improvement.
• The 6 months follow-up was 7 of 19 people improve their level of

TENS treatment have maintained.
• 0 out of 21 subjects showed improvement
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Further scientific studies are planned or underway finally prove the efficacy of spinal decompression therapy.