First DTS Centre in Asia offering Spinal Decompression Therapy

Spinal Decompression (DTS) Therapy for Neck/Back Pain


This is a specialized treatment targeting disc herniation or prolapsed disc - Utilizing the DTS System (Chattanooga-USA) to create negative intra-discal pressure and relieve the symptoms of back and leg pain or neck and arm pain.

DTS Therapy provides relief of pain from back, sciatica, pinched nerve, neck and degenerated / herniated disc disease. During this treatment, by cycling through distraction and relaxation phases a spinal disc can be isolated and placed under negative pressure, causing a vacuum effect within it.

Studies verify the significant reduction of intradiscal pressures into the negative range, to approximately - 150 mm/HG, which result in the non-surgical decompression of the disc and nerve root. Conventional traction has never demonstrated a reduction of intradiscal pressure to negative ranges; on the contrary - many traction devices actually increased intradiscal pressure, most likely due to reflex muscle spasm. The Decompression Table is designed to apply distraction tension to the patient's lumbar /cervical spine without eliciting reflex contractions of the paraspinal muscles.

How does DTS Therapy work?

• Treatment
  DTS Therapy is performed on a specially designed table in either a face up or face down position. You will be comfortably positioned on the table and fitted with a harness attached to the computer controlled traction which is programmed to deliver a gentle stretching force to the spinal vertebra. These scientifically designed DTS pull patterns are designed to facilitate anti-inflammatory effect for healing, Decompressive effect on disc, and Spinal mobilization effect for reducing stiffness. The treatment time is between 15-25minutes.

• Vacuum or pumping effect
  The gentle stretching and relaxing of the spine causes a pumping action that promotes nutrition intake into the discs, something often lost in damaged and degenerative disc conditions. In healthy discs this occurs naturally with movements and body positions. An injured or degenerated disc gets fewer nutrients and hydration. Stretching the spine in a controlled manner can help re-establish a more normal pumping action to re-supply the disc with nutrients and blood to help the disc heal. This also creates negative pressure in the disc (decompression) that can help the drawing in of a bulge and help take pressure off a "pinched" spinal nerve.

• Core muscle strength and conditioning
  Most patients feel significant pain reduction in as few as five DTS treatments. That however does not mean the healing process is complete, or that your pain won't return. So when pain is under control we need to focus on rehabilitating the structures supporting the disc in order to fully heal your discs and keep the pain from returning. To improve spine flexibility and increase muscle control is vital for spinal health.
  
  A program of focused rehabilitative exercise, with Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback may begin during or after your DTS Therapy course of treatment. Through a series of specific slow moving and controlled exercise techniques (often targeting the abdominal muscles); the Biofeedback monitors the correctness and effectiveness of your exercise performance. It provides you with continual visual feedback and ensures you a quality and precise exercise session. Studies show consistent stabilization and endurance exercises control back pain and reduce injury.

• Long term pain relief
  Regular and consistent home-based exercise is one of the keys to long-term relief. Post treatment you will be taught a home-based exercise program that will help to bring your spine back to full health. This exercise program may include postural advice, Stabilizer/ Exercise ball exercises and resistance training and other "core" exercises.

What other treatment is involved in addition to the Spinal Decompression Therapy?
In addition to the DTS itself treatment may include any of the following therapies as indicated by your condition: - electrical stimulation therapy, ultrasound therapy, ice / heat therapy, laser therapy, spinal mobilization and active rehabilitation exercises.

How often do I take the treatment?
It depends on the complexity and extent of rehabilitation needed .DTS is usually performed 3-5 times a week for 15-20 sessions and your response is continually evaluated. Further treatments may be necessary or a reduced frequency may be recommended at that time.





The Decompression-Reduction-Stabilization therapy is an effective treatment for:

1. Herniated disc
2. Degenerative disc
3. Facet syndrome
4. Sciatica
5. Post-surgical patients
6. Spinal Stenosis

Experienced Physiotherapists in Singapore, with over 15 years of experience help you get back pain relief quickly and easily.

If you are suffering from pain in your back, you can book an appointment to see our Senior Physiotherapist. We are located right in the heart of Singapore, at Orchard, and are available Mondays through Saturday.