Continue reading »]]> Disc problems are probably linked to low back pain much more than everything else, particularly in middle aged and more aged adults.  The spinal discs act as “shock absorbers” to a degree and aid in both the capacity of the spinal vertebra to move whilst at the same time supplying balance to the vertebral joints.

Discs are built up of two main components. The annulus is a structure resembling an onion or a tree trunk with many concentric circles emanating from the center to the outermost margin of the disc. The nucleus pulposis is a “jelly” like structure that forms the heart of the disc and because of its high fluid content truly imparts some hydraulic function to the backbone as it concurrently supports and supplies flexibility for the body.

A disc protrusion happens when the nucleus or “jelly” middle pushes out by way of tears or cracks in the annulus and ultimately escapes the annulus altogether. Depending on exactly where this happens will determine the type and intensity of resulting condition. If the nucleus pushes out into the canal in which the spinal cord is , it may lead to pressure on the spinal cord itself and lead to a wide array of neurological problems. If the nucleus pushes out toward the lateral aspect of the vertebra, it could impinge or put pressure on the spinal nerves where they exit the spinal column at times leading to ailments like a pinched sciatic nerve. These conditions are a lot easier to diagnose because every nerve has specific indicators that help a health professional narrow down the cause of pain and weakness.

Disc conditions are commonly seen in middle to more mature individuals because of the long term effects of gravity and repeated damage ( bad posture over years and years for example). The daily effects of poor posture, the compressive force of gravity, and human nature of overdoing many physical activities like exercise or work can gradually weaken the outer structure of the disc until the center (the nucleus) pushes through and escapes .

Countering the effects of gravity (as inversion therapy tables do), using common sense while performing exercises and working, as well as maintaining excellent postural habits should help retain disc wellbeing well into later many years avoiding the agonizing and debilitating problem of a disc herniation .

Continue reading »]]> If you are suffering from the persistent back pain, then I know how you must feel. Been there done that. Often all you want is to just lay down and rest. In what follows we will talk about the benefits of relieving back pain at home. Gravity inversion table is proving to be one of the most effective ways to help with the back pain relief without the need to go see a doctor or chiropractor, without the expense of the medications with their side effects. Instead you will get gravity inversion table benefits right at home… Read more

Continue reading »]]> Spinal decompression therapy is composed of several methods. All treatment techniques employ several approaches and various equipment are utilized to decompress the spine, increase the room in between the vertebrae to enable enough blood and o2 to get through continuously and to decrease the tension and pressure on the spinal column and disc. Spinal decompression is advised for people struggling from extreme lower back discomfort, sciatic nerve pain and various spine and disc ailments which can be degenerative in nature or due to postural abnormalities. Read more

Continue reading »]]> For most people suffering from mild to chronic back pain, medication and surgery are the first methods of treatment that they could ever think about. Thanks to Roger Teeter who introduced the wonders of inversion therapy in back pain relief through his inversion tables. Today, inversion tables are already available to provide an alternative and natural way to treat back pain at its roots – spine compression. Read more