Spinal Decompression Traction Therapy - Triton DTS
FDA Cleared Indications

Pain relief related to

• Protruding and herniating discs
• Degenerative disc disease (DDD)
• Facet joint disorders
• Spinal root impingement
• Degenerative joint disease (DJD)
• Hypomobility
• Compression fractures

Back and Neck Pain – Causes

• Active support system failure (muscle strain/injury)
• Structural support system failure (Ligament, disc injury)
• Chronic conditions usually have failure of both systems: structural damage and muscle imbalance

 
Sources of Back and Neck Pain 

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Goals of Traction

Mechanical effects

• Decrease intradiscal pressure
• Widen intervertebral foramen
• Stretch ligaments, muscles
• Relax musculature

Physiological effects

• Relieve nerve root compression
• Possible disc retraction
• Mobilize joint and muscle
• Improve blood flow
• Decrease pain

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Traction Techniques Depend on System

Traction parameter set depends on

• Type of injured tissue
• What is Goal of treatment
  • Pain relief, spasm
  • Decompression or spine elongation
  • Stretch protocol
  • Increase circulation
  • Reduce inflammation
• Acuity of lesion
• Phase of Healing cycle

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Traction Therapy Goals

Decompression
Relieve pressure on nerve
Decrease disc bulging
Open up foramen

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Mobilization

Stretch Ligaments
Stretch Capsule

                         
Increase Circulation
Stretch and relax
Tension tissues
Oscillate joint

            

                               
Anti-inflammatory
Decrease muscle tone
Decrease inflammation