How It Works

The primary component of IDD Therapy® treatment is the utilization of a patented intervertebral computer-directed spinal-rehabilitation device referred to as the Accu-SPINA™ system.

IDD Therapy® treatment utilizes the application of distraction forces to spinal structures in a precise and graduated manner. Distraction is offset by cycles of partial relaxation. This technique of decompression may prevent muscle spasm and patient guarding during treatment as pressure within the disc is reduced from +25 mmHg to -150 mmHg*. Negative pressure within the disc is maintained throughout the treatment session.

During treatment, intradiscal pressure is dropped from a positive 25 millimeters mercury to a negative 150 millimeters mercury. This negative pressure promotes the diffusion of water, oxygen, and nutrients into the vertebral disc area, thereby re-hydrating the degenerated disc. Repeated decompression promotes retraction of a herniated nucleus pulposus (the elastic core of the intervertebral disc).

IDD Therapy® can isolate each lumbar vertebrae (L1, L2, L3, L4 or L5) and distract the vertebrae surrounding an injured disc 5 to 7 millimeters. The 25 to 30 minute treatment provides static, intermittent, and cycling forces on structures that may be causing low back pain.

*Nachemson; MTG Newsletter, October 1998