Research Data supports spinal shaping benefits of Posture Pump

Aging, degeneration and vertebral alignment

"Considerable evidence exists to support the point of view that aging and degenerative changes are not synonymous and that degenerative changes do not appear unless the joint has been damaged by trauma. Many elderly joints prove to be just as strong in torsion or compression as the younger ones. Furthermore, degenerated joints appear to be stiffer than normal but fail before the healthier ones. This is a typical mechanical characteristic of scar tissue and scar implies injury."

(Harry F. Farfan, M.Sc., M.D., C.M., F.R.C.S. "Managing Low Back Pain," W.II. Kirkaldy-Willis, Second Edition, Churchill Livingstone Inc. 1988, p 25.)

Wolff's Law: "Established (1868). Every change in the form or function of a bone is followed by certain definite changes in its internal architecture and its external shape. Equal pressure to the epiphyseal plates results in symmetrical growth. Asymmetrical pressure results in asymmetrical growth and vertebral deformity."

(Cailliet, R. M.D., "Low Back Pain Syndrome," Edition 4, Pain Series F.A. Davis Company Fourth printing 1991, p 5.)

"The Posture Pump Spine Trainer achieves angular joint separation by carefully lifting, stretching and mobilizing the spinal joints. Normal spinal shape and disc nutrition are enhanced while the dura, cord and nerve roots are lifted into a safe, relaxed configuration. This is accomplished with air pressures of less than 8-lbs."

(Richard A Graham, D.C., Huntington Beach, Calif.)

Feeding and healing the intervertebral disc"

"For years, osmosis was considered the basis for variable hydration of the disk matrix due to its colloidal state and its anion radicals. Further studies (Liendry 1958) have clearly shown that osmosis plays only a small role in the hydration of the matrix. Most disk hydration occurs via imbibition. If imbibition by the disk is a factor in its nutrition, it is mandatory that there is alternating compression and relaxation of the disk to ensure its sponge imbibition action. Mechanically, this sponge-like imbibition ensures entry of fluid through the semipermeable membranes, the endplates of the vertebra and the outer annular envelopes of the disk."

(Cailliet, R., M.D., "Low Back Pain Syndrome," Edition 4, Pain Series, F.A. Davis Company. Fourth printing 1991, p 6-8.

"Posture Pump is one of the most useful spinal rehabilitative tools on the market today. I use it with all my patients who require remolding of the soft tissues. Posture Pump also promotes water imbibition into the spinal discs and restoration of the lordotic curves. I also recommend the home units for patients. I find that my patients like the Posture Pump, are compliant with their prescribed schedule of care and notice results almost immediately. For your patients' sake, try the Posture Pump now." (Mike Sherman, D.C., Kentner, N.J.)

"The initial few weeks after an injury are a critical period. The importance of close care management, early aggressive mobilization, and early return to work cannot be overemphasized. Bed rest and other passive treatments should be kept to the absolute minimum. Early protected mobilization of the injured body part, combined with a gradual, progressive increase in activities in a controlled, supervised manner gives the best result."