Spinal Stretch - The World's Most Portable, Effective, Low-Cost Personal Back Pain Device - Is Now Available.

Patented breakthrough, four-lb. apparatus holds the promise of relief for millions of back pain sufferers

LOS ANGELES -- Spinal Stretch is a patented new device which relieves low back pain while offering a quantum leap in convenience, comfort and cost over existing back-pain therapies.

Invented by Dr. David Starr, DC for his patients, Spinal Stretch works by increasing the separation between the vertebrae to relieve pressure on the spinal discs and nerves - a process known as 'spinal decompression.'

More than 85% of Americans will experience back pain in their lifetime including ailments such as sciatica, herniated disc, degenerative disc, facet joint, stenosis and more. And only a tiny percentage of these sufferers are currently aware these ailments are due to their spinal discs drying out.

Dr. Starr has been in private practice for nearly 30 years and spent much of that time studying the works of the world's most renowned spine surgeons, including William Kirkaldy-Willis, MD, who is credited with first explaining how the spine degenerates, and Charles V. Burton, MD, former Chairman of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Advisory Panel on Neurological Devices.

Spinal Stretch was conceived as a simple and inexpensive way for low-back pain sufferers to decompress their lumbar (low back) spine in the comfort of their own home or workplace. The Spinal Stretch worked so well, however, that Dr. Starr realized his patients no longer needed him.

"Spinal Stretch could make back-pain relief and prevention as easy as brushing one's teeth to prevent cavities," says Dr. Starr.

Spinal discs are tiny sponge-like tissues that separate and cushion the vertebrae. During the day, gravity compresses and squeezes moisture from the discs. During sleep, when the spine is horizontal, moisture slowly seeps back into the discs. Over a period of decades the discs can become permanently thinner, causing bones and nerves to rub together-- resulting in pain ranging from distracting to debilitating.

On his respected website BurtonReport.com, Dr. Burton writes, "Intermittently decompressing the spine increases the flow of water and nutrients into the discs, reverses the degenerative process and begins to reverse disc protrusion and progressive scoliosis."

Spinal Stretch compacts to a remarkably small 17-inch length and can be used anywhere-- even after a long overseas flight. It consists of a waist-belt, a small ratchet with telescoping handle, and a high-tension spring attached to a nylon strap that anchors behind any door.

After giving the ratchet a few pulls the user simply relaxes for 15-30 minutes and can read a book, watch TV or fall asleep while the device administers a therapeutic pulling force of approximately 40% of one's body weight (depending on the floor surface).

This creates a 'vacuum' effect inside the lumbar discs that can promote rehydration and restorative healing.

Dr. Starr's breakthrough invention offers numerous benefits over the most popular treatments such as 'inversion therapy,' which for decades has been used by millions to decompress their spines. 'IT' requires the user to hang upside-down, which can be uncomfortable and even cause headaches. In addition many sufferers are not agile enough to use the tables, which occupy much space, are unsightly and not portable.

Other popular treatments such as pills, surgery, acupuncture and chiropractic care may offer pain relief, however they typically address only the symptoms while ignoring the root cause-- which is disc dehydration.

Spinal Stretch is available for $179 at SpinalStretch.com. The website contains numerous medical reports and videos that explain the science behind how and why 'spinal decompression' works. The site also includes testimonials from users whose lives have been transformed by Spinal Stretch.

Dr. David Starr will be available during a media question-and-answer conference call on Thursday, October 29. Please contact the media representatives below for dial-in instructions.