What????? Let's try that again. What exactly is your question? P.A.M. treatment is particularly helpful for those with very chronic back problems associated with marked rigidity and stiffness of the back. It has also proved itself to be extremely helpful for those with spinal curvatures (scoliosis) helping to improve the mobility and markedly reduce the discomfort. In some cases there has even been a reduction in the degree of curvature. It is also extremely useful for those who wish to have periodic maintenance treatment to prevent the development or recurrence of back problems.

The device was invented by mechanical engineer, Robert Taylor, who, in the early 1980's was asked by a doctor friend why it was that the lower back and the lower neck were the regions of the spine most commonly affected in those with back and neck pain.

From Robert's point of view the answer was quite simple. Using the analogy of an aircraft wing Robert pointed out that the strength of the spine comes from it鈥檚 flexibility and elasticity. Observe an aircraft wing in flight, particularly in turbulence, and you will see it flexing up and down quite dramatically. This means that all the stresses acting on the wing are spread throughout the whole wing. If it were rigid all the stresses would focus on where it meets the fuselage of the plane and the wing would soon break off.

Similarly in a healthy flexible spine the stresses on the spine are spread throughout it鈥檚 length no part being subjected to undue stress. However over time, due to the various lifting strains, falls, sporting injuries, accidents and work injuries that we experience, our spines progressively lose that flexibility and the stresses become focused in the lower back where the spine joins the pelvis, as well as in the lower neck. These two areas consistently show the greatest susceptibility to wear and tear, degeneration and spinal disc problems.