So I am getting this new treatment done for my back. It's called IDD therapy. Basically, it is supposed to pull my spine apart gently so that the pressure is relieved from the discs. Basically, it's a rack. When I am on it, I feel like Darth Vader. It's a mechanical table that stands you up after the treatment, so it is very reminiscent of the end of Ep III.

The IDD website [link] gives this description.

How does IDD Therapy work?
IDD Therapy can isolate each lumbar vertebra (L1, L2, L3, L4 or L5) and distract the vertebrae surrounding an injured disc 5 to 7 millimeters. The 25 to 30 minute treatment provides static, intermittent, and cycling forces on structures that may be causing low back pain.

Negative pressure promotes the diffusion of water, oxygen, and nutrients into the vertebral disc area, thereby re-hydrating the degenerated disc. Repeated pressure differential promotes retraction of a herniated nucleus pulposus (the elastic core of the intervertebral disc).

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The IDD Therapy treatment can
reduce pressure on the vertebral joints,
promote retraction of herniated discs,
promote self healing and rehabilitation of damaged discs,
thereby relieving low back pain.
Several sessions are required to achieve optimal results.

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So yeah, I am really hoping that this works. I am going to be doing this every weekday morning for the next four weeks. Yay me.