Did you know that eight out of ten Americans will experience debilitating back pain at some point in their lives? Most people have studied enough science to know that the spine consists of 24 vertebrae, cushioned by gelatinous discs. These are the components that help make the back flexible together with all the ligaments, muscles and nerves. The complexity of the spine could be considered a miracle, or a curse.
Most doctors would agree that the most common culprit of back pain is the inter-vertebral discs; whether one or more of them is herniated, or whether just worn out, arthritic and painful. Envision a picture of a herniated disc like a doughnut filled with jelly. When the jelly gets squeezed out, it presses on nerves, causing excruciating pain.
Once a doctor rules out a tumor or infection, often the first line of treatment is to wait four to six weeks (if the patient can endure the pain). It is true that 90 percent of disc injuries heal themselves after a few weeks. However, most patients can’t deal with the pain and want a quick fix. Not only can waiting be torture for the patient, it is also true that not everyone gets better. So that's where the traditional corrective treatment of back surgery enters the picture. More than 1.2 million Americans undergo spinal surgery each year, many with permanent spinal fusions where vertebrae are joined surgically with metal rods and screws so they can’t move.
Spinal Decompression Therapy: A Back Surgery Alternative!
To avoid invasive surgery, there is a back surgery alternative--Spinal Decompression Therapy! This is a non-surgical therapy to relieve back pain and other problems associated with spinal disc injuries. It provides gentle decompression of the disc through the use of a computer controlled decompression table that applies a distraction force to the targeted area of the spine (the compressed disc) in minute increments. These movements will add up so that given time, the disc will reshape itself, heal, and receive the flow of nutrients that fights off brittleness and future injuries.
Spinal Decompression Therapy, an FDA-approved back surgery alternative, works with the body to restore proper function and health. By restoring correct alignment to the structure of the spine, nerve infringement is reduced or eliminated, decreasing your pain and allowing the body to heal itself naturally.
You can find professional advice about back surgery alternatives with the help of our doctors of chiropractic at McKim Chiropractic. Call today for more information about spinal decompression therapy and to schedule a consultation. Our licensed and certified staff is happy to help the residents of Nampa, ID reach the status of a pain-free life!
