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Spinal decompression surgery is used to treat compressed nerves in the lower spine and is generally only recommended when non-surgical spine decompression therapy hasn’t helped the patient. The surgery aims to improve symptoms such as persistent pain and numbness in the legs caused by pressure on the nerves in the spine for conditions such as spinal stenosis, slipped disc and sciatica, spinal injuries, and metastatic spinal cord compression.
Spinal decompression surgery is usually performed under general anesthetic which means you will not be awake during the surgery. Patients may be able to walk and leave the hospital after one to four days, but more strenuous activities will need to be avoided for about six weeks.
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Many people that live with pain ask, “Is spinal decompression therapy effective?” Spine decompression therapy, combined with rehabilitation, helps re-educate muscles, ligaments, and tendons, so the discs are protected in a healthier environment in the spine. Many patients have actually stated that they look forward to the treatment, as it is usually quite comfortable and well-tolerated, with the added benefit of treating and relieving their pain.
Is spinal decompression therapy effective, you ask? Non-invasive spine decompression therapy is safe and effective without the usual risks associated with injections, anesthesia, or surgery. Each session of treatment is generally comprised of a series of 15 one-minute alternating decompression and relaxation cycles. Treatment slowly and gently stretches the area of the spine while decompressing the discs. This technique often allows for pressure to be relieved from the nerve root and promotes repositioning of the bulging or herniated disc. The frequency the number of sessions prescribed will vary with each patient, taking into account the type of injury to the body, and the severity of the pain.
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Studies have shown that many people suffer from pain at some point in their life. Some types of pain can diminish on their own as the body heals itself. However, for many others, their pain seems to never end, interrupting their sleep and possibly affecting their daily activities. Spinal manipulation (also referred to as chiropractic adjustments) is the most common treatment. Ongoing treatment by a chiropractor can provide long-term benefits by manipulating the spine into place and allowing nutrients to flow into the discs and assist with natural healing.
Your chiropractor would like you to understand that the relationship between the body’s structure and its function actually affects your overall health. Spinal manipulation can restore the body to its optimal function.
Consider why chiropractic care is important for you:
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Nearly everyone suffers from back pain at some point in their life, some times the pain is more acute than others. One treatment option is chiropractic care, which includes spinal manipulation, exercise advice, and self-care recommendations. It has been proven that spinal manipulation can help relieve pain and improve body movement and function in people who suffer from low back pain.
Why should you find a chiropractor for your back pain? Rather than mask your pain with medication (painkillers and muscle relaxers), chiropractic treatment can correct vertebral subluxations, restoring the flexibility of your spine and nerve interference. Braces, physical therapy, and surgery also are unable to correct vertebral subluxations.
