Abstract: A cervical-head harness has a cervical support collar has two pair of attachment points. When the cervical collar is in place on a user, attachment points of a first pair of attachment points of the collar lie on either side of the user's head below the user's mandible and between the user's chin and ear. With the cervical collar in place on the user, attachment points of a second pair of attachment points of the collar extend on either side of the user's head proximate a back of the user's head. A strap extends from each of the attachment points and each strap is attached to a support. In use, the support extends above a head of the user.

Abstract: A logarithmically increasing decompression force is applied to a spinal column in a progressively changing direction lying in the mid-sagittal plane. This focuses the decompression force as compared with a straight-line pull. A table to achieve this decompression force has a fixed table section, a moveable table section, a reciprocating arm which acts as a movable pre-tension section, a vertically adjustable upstanding support supported by the pre-tension section, an attachment point attached to a tensionometer-head associated with the upstanding support for attachment to a harness, a moveable table section drive for extending the moveable table section from the fixed table section and for retracting the moveable table section toward the fixed table section, a reciprocating arm drive for extending and retracting the reciprocating arm from the movable table section, and an upstanding support drive for driving the upstanding support to different vertical positions.

Abstract: A logarithmically increasing decompression force is applied to a spinal column in a progressively changing direction lying in the mid-sagittal plane. This focuses the decompression force as compared with a straight-line pull. A table to achieve this decompression force has a fixed table section, a moveable table section, a reciprocating arm which acts as a movable pre-tension section, a vertically adjustable upstanding support supported by the pre-tension section, an attachment point attached to a tensionometer-head associated with the upstanding support for attachment to a harness, a moveable table section drive for extending the moveable table section from the fixed table section and for retracting the moveable table section toward the fixed table section, a reciprocating arm drive for extending and retracting the reciprocating arm from the movable table section, and an upstanding support drive for driving the upstanding support to different vertical positions.

Abstract: A vertebral axial decompression table is operated by applying a baseline tension to the two table parts, increasing tension to about 50% of maximum above baseline, then logarithmically increasing tension to maximum tension. Thereafter, tension is linearly relaxed back to baseline. This cycle is repeated a programmed number of times to effect a therapy session. Data concerning the table operation is transmitted to allow remote monitoring and re-programming of the table.

Abstract: The invention comprises a pelvic harness for use in applying traction to the lumbar region of a patient. This harness forms a wide waist encircling band to which are attached a pair of posterior straps directly in line with the patient's spinal column and a pair of anterior straps for attachment over the anterior superior spine of the iliac crest of the patient's pelvis. These straps have a length sufficient to extend from the belt between the legs of the patient to connect to a traction device for applying traction to the patient.

Abstract: This invention relates to a therapeutic table for providing traction in a prone position to a patient's lumbar region. The therapeutic table includes a frame; a table top having an upper-body section rigid with respect to the frame and a lower-body section slideable with respect to the frame, the said sections providing, in use, a separable surface for a patient to lie prone face down on the table top; hand grips rigid with respect to the upper-body section and accessible by a patient with arms above head to provide anchoring for upper body; a pelvic belt anchor rigid with respect to the lower-body section to provide, in use, an anchor to which the pelvic belt can be connected; and cylinder and piston drive for sliding the lower-body section in the frame to cyclically increase and decrease the distance between said hand grips and said pelvic belt anchors to cyclically apply traction to the lumbar region of the spine in use.