Spinal Stretch Medical Studies on back pain caused by Degenerative Disc Disease, Herniated Disc, Muscle Spasms, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Spinal Stenosis

Medical Studies

The articles below contain informative and authoritative reading on the topics of back pain and spinal decompression. Keep checking back as we will be updating this area regularly.

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1. Spinal Stretch Study

   In July 2009 a study was commissioned to measure the pulling force of Spinal Stretch. Thirteen individuals between the ages of 18 and 62 participated in the study, which showed that Spinal Stretch generates a pulling force on the lumbar spine of 43% - 55% of body weight-- well within the range required to achieve spinal decompression. (download PDF)

2. Back Pain Studies

   This report contains the results of over 20 clinical studies from around the world on 'spinal decompression.' The referenced material is vitally important to the alleviation of low back pain, yet most physicians—even top neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons—are not aware of their existence.. To our knowledge this report is the most comprehensive collection of such studies ever compiled. (download PDF)

3. Planet Earth and the Gravity of the Situation

   World-renowned neurosurgeon Charles Burton, MD reflects on why the human spine is poorly designed for life on Earth, thereby dooming many of us to a life of back pain. (download PDF)

4. The Evolution of Spinal Traction

   Dr. Burton takes a look at the history of spinal traction from ancient Egypt to the 21st century. (download PDF)