1 Ghrelin is a fast-acting hormone that plays a vital role in meal initiation and contributes to weight gain. 2  Leptin mediates long-term regulation of energy balance and suppresses food intake, thereby inducing weight loss.  Both hormones can be controlled naturally, primarily though exercise and stress management.
Surgical retractors. A retractor is a surgical instrument with which a surgeon can either actively separate the edges of a surgical incision or wound, or can hold back underlying organs and tissues, so that body parts under the incision may be accessed. The two are each available in many shapes, sizes, and styles.
Laminectomy (or open decompression) is a surgical procedure which can be invasive or where possible minimally invasive, in which a small portion of the arch of the vertebrae (bone) is removed from the spine to alleviate the pressure on the pinched nerve.nversion therapy, which involves hanging upside down, is a form of mechanical traction used for spinal decompression. The practice is promoted as safe and effective without the normal risks associated with invasive procedures such as injections, anesthesia or surgery.