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First of all, you may be asking, “What is spinal decompression therapy?” This may be a question you need answered if you are suffering from chronic pain in your lower back. To put it in simple terms, spinal decompression therapy is a safe and effective back surgery alternative, used to relieve back pain and other problems associated with spinal disc injuries.
Traditional treatments for back and spine problems include surgery, medication, or chiropractic care. Spinal decompression therapy is an alternative FDA-approved treatment option that has shown very good results. It is non-invasive and provides gentle decompression of the disc through the use of a decompression table that applies a distraction force to the targeted area of the spine (the compressed disc). A computer controls the distraction force which is applied in between periods of relaxation. This gently elongates the spine, creating a small vacuum between the vertebrae which then helps pull the disc back into shape.
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Spinal Decompression Therapy: Do you know what it means?
You may be asking, “What is spine decompression?” Simply stated, it is defined as the relief of pressure on one or many pinched nerves of the spinal column. It is used to treat conditions that result in chronic back pain such as a bulging disc, herniated disc, sciatica, and spinal stenosis. Spinal decompression can be achieved both surgically and non-surgically. If you are suffering from back pain caused by any of the conditions mentioned above, you may be a candidate for spinal decompression therapy, an effective alternative to invasive back surgery.
Spinal Decompression Therapy -- the safe, non-surgical alternative to surgery!
To find out if you are a candidate for spinal decompression therapy, seek the professional advice of a chiropractor who specializes in back pain. They don’t just mask the symptoms of pain with medication but treat the root cause. Spinal decompression therapy is promoted as safe and effective without the normal risks associated with invasive procedures such as injections, anesthesia, or surgery.
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What is involved in spinal decompression therapy?
Spinal decompression therapy involves stretching the spine, using a traction table or similar motorized device, with the goal of relieving back pain and/or leg pain. This procedure is called nonsurgical spinal decompression.
Spinal decompression is an alternative therapy designed with the goal of alleviating pain and promoting healing of the intervertebral disc. It is often recommended as a treatment alternative for many types of lower back pain, sciatica (leg pain), or neck pain caused by a herniated disc, bulging disc, or degenerated disc.
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Many patients will find the relief from pain with chiropractic spinal manipulation performed periodically. However, when chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, massage therapy, epidurals, or surgery haven’t been effective in relieving your back pain, your chiropractor has another form of treatment that may be right for you. If you believe you may be a candidate for spinal decompression therapy, here are some questions and answer that may help you know the facts:
