When we stand up, all of our body’s weight will increase the load of the Lumber spine, especially L2 – L3 –L4. This will compress the intervertebral disc, causing compression of the lumbar plexus and the nerves that innervate the kidneys and the adrenal gland. The result of this is lower back pain and decreased function of the kidneys and adrenal glands, leading to emotional and physical disturbances. This is the reason why Taoist call L2 – L3 – L4 the “Door of Life”.

Tao Garden provides a Traction Therapy for this problem. This is done under the supervision of trained massage therapists. This therapy is effective in opening up the intervertebral spaces, decreasing pressure on the affected areas.