Here are four key points:
1. The therapy is an FDA-cleared treatment that works to relieve pain.
2. Through the therapy, patients with various conditions including regenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, sciatica and radiculopathy can get pain relief.
3. The therapy entails intermittent spinal traction which brings blood flow, oxygen and nutrients into the damaged area through a negative pressure environment.
4. The treatment is typically 10 to 20 sessions.
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