One more thing to know about the IVD is the improved fluid exchange can reverse the unnatural state of acid pH in the painful disc.  Since the IVD lacks vascularization, enhanced fluid exchange is the ONLY mechanism for improved cellular nutrition and removal of waste products.  Improved hydration can ONLY be achieved by physically PUMPING water in and out of the IVD via spinal motion.  Furthermore, persistent pain at an injury site suggests inadequate fluid exchange.  

Source:  Mooney, Vert, MD Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine 1995; Oct., 33-39. 

 

The VDP may be a useful technique to facilitate dynamic fluid exchange and improve the life and health of the IVD, while reducing pain. 

 

Hi Folks,

I love this product. I use it not only for acute disc injury but old chronic (near fusion) disc injuries prior to adjustment. I get better motion and the patient gets less pain and quicker recovery.

-Antoinette Nowakowski, D.C., DABCO

It is evident that IVD’s and Facet Joints require movement to ensure proper flow of fluid and nutrients across and through the joint surfaces.  IVD nutrition is very dependent on movement.  Exercise and joint movement ensure the passage of synovial fluid over articular cartilage, enabling it to be expressed and “sucked back” into cartilage.

Source: Twomey, PhD & Taylor, MD, PhD. Spine 1995;20 (5):615-619.

The VDP may help Facet Syndrome and IVD problems by providing the correct movement necessary to ensure this proper flow of fluid and nutrients. 

 

 

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One thing about Intervertebral Disc Physiology is very clear: Without motion, the disc deteriorates.  Without good movement, many problems develop:  the disc pH increases, joints stiffen, ligaments shorten, bone density decreases, muscles become deconditioned.  Recent evidence suggests that a damaged disc becomes more acidic and that the reduced pH is a mediator of spinal pain. 

 

The adult disc is avascular and it depends on diffusion for its nutrition and exchange of waste products.  Diffusion is facilitated by a PUMPING ACTION, through spinal motion.  Lack of motion hinders diffusion. 

 

Source:  Nelson, BW, MD et al. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1999;80(Jan):20-25

 

The VDP may be a useful tool to improve the life, health and longevity of the IVD.