During normal activities, the pressure inside the lumbar discs typically ranges between 100 mm/HG to 300 mm/HG.

Spinal Disc Decompression can reduce the pressure inside the discs to approximately -150 mm/HG, shrinking disc herniations, and drawing in necessary fluids and nutrients.

The SpineMED table is the world's most advanced non-surgical treatment for herniated and degenerated discs. It is an effective treatment for herniated disc, degenerative disc, sciatica, facet syndrome and spinal stenosis. It's designed to comfortably and accurately increase intersegmental disc space, providing non-surgical decompression of lumbar and cervical discs.

The object of decompression is to reduce the pressure inside the disc and facilitate the transfer of fluids, nutrients and oxygen back inside the disc (decompression, that is, unloading due to distraction and positioning). This can result in the retraction of bulging or herniated discs, and welcome relief of nerve pressure. Tears in the disc annulus can be repaired, and sufficient fluids and nutrients can be introduced into the nucleus to reverse the disc degeneration and collapse resulting from injury. Studies have demonstrated that 86% of patients report good to excellent relief of their symptoms. The SpineMED table is not just aimed at treating symptoms but is designed to alleviate the underlying problems that cause low back pain and facilitate the natural healing of the discs. Through recent clinical trials, utilizing MRI, pre and post treatment on similar table, disc herniations were reduced between 10% to 90% depending on the number of sessions performed, while patching and healing of the annulus was also evident. Researches also found increased water content in the disc, or rehydration of the nucleus.

All treatments are administered with the patient fully clothed. For lumbar treatment, the patient is comfortably positioned on the table, and the (patent pending) Pelvic Restraints are adjusted to comfortably secure the patient’s pelvis. The upper torso is captured by a comfortable securing system incorporated into the fixed section of the table. The Pelvic Tilt section will be electronically tilted, so that specific spinal segments can be targeted. With precise and painless computer controlled tension, the specific disc segment is gently distracted to reduce the pressure inside the disc.

For cervical treatments, the cervical unit is first electronically tilted to the angle required to target specific segments of the cervical spine. The patient is then positioned on the table with their head positioned in the cervical cradle unit. The Cervical Restraints (patent pending) are positioned to comfortably capture the base of the patient’s skull for controlled distraction.

A typical daily treatment session consists of 30 minutes of decompression on the SpineMED™ Table followed by 15 minutes of ice therapy. The process is painless and safe, and it is not uncommon for patients to fall asleep during treatment.

Most patients will find relief of their symptoms between 15 and 25 sessions, while the average recommended course of treatment is 20 sessions. Ideally, the sessions are performed daily with a rest on the weekend.

At the conclusion of the treatment series, when the disc injury has been corrected, patients are given mobilization and strengthening exercises to avoid repeat injury.

After only a few weeks of treatment, research has shown outstanding results in relieving the debilitating pain caused by degenerative, bulging, herniated or ruptured discs, as well as sciatica, posterior facet syndrome, spinal stenosis, and many failed back surgery cases. Most patients are able to return to normal levels of activity at work or recreation in just a few weeks time.

This process is not a panacea. It is gradual and requires active participation by the patient following the protocol.