Decompression Blog
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Are you suffering from back and neck pain? One of the most common and effective chiropractic treatments used to alleviate pain caused by spinal conditions is known as non-surgical spine decompression therapy. While some back and neck pain may require surgery in extreme cases, most patients would prefer treatment that does not require invasive surgery.
If you are considering the various types of spine decompression treatments, two big considerations for most people are the cost and the time involved. A study conducted by the UCLA School of Public Health compared insurance claims with chiropractic coverage versus non-coverage. The study concluded that patients with chiropractic coverage had a 12% lower annual medical care cost and lower back pain episode-related costs. These patients also required fewer X-rays, scans, surgery, and hospitalization. The study further showed that insurance members with coverage were less likely to have other life-threatening medical conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, and nutritional disorders.
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If you are facing back surgery, you may want to know more about spinal decompression therapy that is offered at many chiropractic offices. This safe and non-invasive treatment may be the solution for you! As an alternative for back surgery that is approved by the Federal Drug Administration, spinal decompression therapy works to relieve pain in the back legs, neck, and arms caused by a bulging or herniated disc. If you quality for spine decompression therapy, you can avoid surgery, injections, and addictive pain killers.
5 Facts About Spinal Decompression Therapy:
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In simple terms, “spine decompression therapy” is described as the relief of pressure on one or more pinched nerves in the spinal column. There are two ways to achieve spinal decompression—surgically and non-surgically. Spine decompression therapy is used to treat conditions that result in chronic back pain such as disc bulge, disc herniation, sciatica, and spinal stenosis. If you are suffering from any of these conditions, you may be a candidate for the DRS Protocol™, the spine decompression therapy that is the leading alternative to invasive surgery.
If your medical physician has recommended surgical spinal decompression, two procedures are commonly used:
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Are you looking at back surgery in the near future? There is a non-surgical treatment that may be the solution for you! Approved by the Federal Drug Administration, spine decompression therapy can relieve pain caused by a bulging or herniated disc, as well as pain in the back, legs, neck, and arms. You may be able to avoid injections, spinal surgery, and anesthesia, as well as addictive pain medications.
