
*Spinal Decompression,
that is, unloading due to non-surgical distraction and positioning.
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Damaged intervertebral
discs seldom
heal as the discs are constantly under
pressure.
Decompression,
or the
reduction of pressure inside the
discs, facilitates the transfer
of fluids, nutrients and oxygen back inside the disc resulting in the
retraction of bulging or
herniated discs.
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During
normal activities, the pressure inside the
lumbar discs typically
ranges between 100 mm/HG to 300 mm/HG.
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