Effects of non surgical spinal decompression therapy with pressure biofeedback training

Vs conventional Physiotherapy in chronic disc syndrome patients.

DR. SANDEEP (PT)
- Department of Physiotherapy, Spectrum Physio, Old Airport Road
AIM

The aim of the study is to

compare the effects of non
surgical decompression and
pressure biofeedback with
conventional Physiotherapy
in chronic disc syndrome
patients. “The thing that’s hurting
today will only hurt
worse tomorrow. If you
don’t change
something.”
 Background

• This study was conducted at Spectrum Physio center Whitefield ,

Bangalore.
• Both cervical and lumbar patients were taken.
• This study is conducted to understand the effects of DCT group
vs conventional physiotherapy group.
• 20 chronic disc syndrome patients are included in this study and
they were divided into 2 groups.
 Methodology
• Study design : Quasi experimental design pre and post test.
• 20 patients with low back pain having symptoms more than 4 months
• In that 12 patients had disc bulge confirmed with MRI and 15
patients had sciatic radiating pain
• These patients are divided into two groups based on the treatment
protocol
• Group A: Treated with DCT, pressure bio feedback, and exercises
• Group B: Treated with Physiotherapy modalities and exercises
• Special tests are done before starting the treatment ,they are: SLR test,
Slump test, forward bending test ,ROM,Oswestry Disability Index.
• Both group were treated for 15 sessions continuously.
 Results

Group A Group B
• They got 80% of improvement • They got 35% improvement when
,when compared to 1st session compared to 1st session
GROUP B
45
40
GROUP A 35
45
40 30
35 25
30 20
25 15
20 10
15 5
10
0
5
PRE TEST POST TEST
0
PRE TEST POST TEST
 Discussion
• Clearly significant improvements were seen for both lumbar and
cervical treatment patients using DCT.
• Lumbar patients reported significant improvements in all patient :
improved ability to conduct activities in daily living; significantly
decreased pain scores; significantly improved disability status;
and significantly improved functional status.
• Cervical patients showed significant improvement in most
activities of daily living; significant improvement in reported
pain status.
 Conclusion

• The decompression spinal therapy provides a conservative yet

effective treatment for patients suffering from chronic disc
syndrome. In the continuum of treatment options, the
decompression offers an attractive alternative to both
conservative care and decompressive surgery.