Animated video clip presenting Meditrac’s Vertetrac and Cervico 2000 spinal traction devices This includes the Vertetrac 3D mobile lower back decompression device, treating lumbago, spinal stenosis, sciatica, herniated discs (slipped discs), scoliosis and other lower back pain complaints, and the Cervico 2000 mobile neck traction device for neck pain complaints, such as whiplash, muscle spasm, […]

Almost 1 in 6 people suffer from back pain in the UK, so that’s close to 10 million people.  That’s a lot of people walking round, almost daily, with back pain in the UK, impacting their quality of life.  As you can imagine, it’s hard to concentrate on work when you’re in pain. It’s also […]

Are you living with back pain? Maybe you don’t have to?!  Life is too short! There are exercises and medical devices out there that can alleviate the pain in many cases. It’s heartbreaking when you hear of people committing suicide because living with back pain that has been plaguing them for years, has become unbearable. […]

Lower back pain exercises to strengthen your back can help you to avoid episodes such as the one I suffered by simply bending down to get dressed!    That’s all it took – I was getting dressed and bent down to put my trousers on, and couldn’t straighten up.  It was agony, indescribable lower back […]

Investing in the right chiropractic equipment will not only support your practice, it will help patients retain their regular routine during treatment while increasing your return on investment. Purchasing therapeutic chiropractic equipment can be a very expensive ordeal. Today, more than ever, it can make or break a practice. Until recently patient’s comfort, safety and […]

The Greeks were using spinal traction devices from as early as 2nd century A.D. , to relieve pressure and therefore pain, from the spine.  This spinal decompression therapy method of pain reduction is attributed to Galen of Pergamon, a prominent Greek physician, surgeon and philosopher at the time. In medieval times, spinal decompression therapy beds [...]

Causes of antalgic list or lean Antalgic list or lean is often associated with lower back pain, although it can also be associated with middle or upper back pain and even with neck pain, causing an overall antalgic posture.  The most common cause of this condition is due to a muscle spasm and may disappear [...]

The human spine The human spine is arranged into three natural curves: 1) The neck region, or cervical spine, made up of 7 vertebrae - where the vertebrae curve forward. 2) The trunk region, or thoracic spine, made up of 12 vertebrae - where the vertebral column curves backward, and to which the ribs attach. 3) The [...]

Living with Scoliosis What must it be like, living with scoliosis, especially having to grow up with it at a time when appearance is important in high school?  Scoliosis often leads to patients being even more self-conscious that a typical high school student.  A second problem is the pain that is often associated with the condition [...]

Why are we bothering to discuss how to relieve lower back pain?  Because I can assure you, having lower back pain is no fun.  It limits you and stops you from living an active lifestyle.  A quick glance at the following demographics will answer that question!  Let's put it this way: You are not alone in [...]

Why are you interested in scoliosis treatment options? Have you or someone in your family recently been diagnosed with scoliosis?  Or perhaps you suspect somebody you know has the condition? We have created a guide to explain the background to scoliosis and an overview of scoliosis treatment options, surgical versus non-surgical, with examples of most of [...]

https://medispera.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Meditracs-Vertetrac-Cervico-2000-in-Action.mp4 Vertetrac spinal decompression device View an animated video of the ambulatory Vertetrac spinal decompression device in 3-dimensions for lower back pain, caused by sciatica, disc herniation, bulging discs, lumbago, spinal stenosis, etc. Rapid return to work & active lifestyle The Vertetrac mobile spinal traction device typically affords a rapid rehabilitation and significant pain relief, usually [...]

Back strengthening exercises and core stability exercises - why are they so important? There have been many times I have wished my lower back was stronger!  If only I had listened to the Physios and done those twice daily back strengthening exercises!  If you're taking the time to read this article, I imagine you are [...]