What is thermal spinal decompression

Throughout the day the spine is under constant pressure: poor posture, long hours of sitting or standing, lifting, excess weight, natural ageing. Intervertebral discs are compressed, muscles tense up, and by the evening the back “aches”.

Decompression means relieving pressure

Spinal decompression is a gentle increase of the space between vertebrae to reduce pressure on intervertebral discs and nerve roots. There are different ways to do it: exercises, traction tables, manual techniques.

Why “thermal”

MasterPlus combines decompression with warmth. The special shape of the device gently stretches the spine under your own body weight, while tourmaline bioceramics warms the muscles and tissues around the discs at the same time. Warm muscles relax — and it becomes easier for the vertebrae to “separate”.

The main advantage Dr Malko emphasises is that it is a non-invasive method: no intervention and no external force. The pressure comes from your own weight, so it stays comfortable.

Why it matters

• to reduce tension and discomfort in the back and neck;
• to improve circulation around the spine;
• to restore flexibility and mobility;
• to support good posture;
• to sleep better.

Why in the evening

Night sleep is recovery time. It is at night that intervertebral discs restore their volume. That is why the author recommends always doing decompression on MasterPlus in the evening, right before bed — this helps the body use the night for rest. How do you know it worked? According to Dr Malko, people most often notice relief in the back straight away and deeper sleep.

Based on Alexander Malko’s book “Be Healthy with MasterPlus”. For information only; it does not replace medical advice.