Spinal decompression treatments are approved by the Federal Drug Administration to relieve pain caused by a bulging or herniated disc, as well as to relieve pain in the back, legs, neck and arm. Spinal decompression treatments are considered less invasive than injections, spinal surgery, and anesthesia.
Significance
- Spinal Decompression Treatments are minimally invasive, but there are still risks involved. Thus, it is important to undergo a physical exam, MRI, and X-rays to determine if spinal decompression treatments are correct for you.
Function
- Spinal decompression treatments work by relaxing the spine through specific positions. The spinal disc is put under "negative pressure," to pull the herniated disc material back inside through a vacuum effect. Because of the decrease in pressure in the discs, spinal decompression is meant to stimulate the blood supply and promote healing.
Contradictions
- Spinal decompression treatments should not be used for pregnant women because of pressure on the abdomen. Patients who have spinal instability, such as severe osteoporosis or degeneration of the spine, should not use spinal decompression. If a patient has spinal surgery with the implantation of screws, metal plates, or similar hardware, spinal decompression is also not used, unless the bone is fused together.
Treatment
- Spinal decompression treatments are often used for those who have back or neck pain because of damaged discs, including herniated discs, bulging discs, narrowing of the spinal column stenosis of the spine, sciatica, or radiculopathy. If there is severe nerve damage, spinal decompression therapy may not be a viable option.
Alternatives
- In addition to spinal decompression treatments, it is important to know that there are other methods, such as chiropractic care, massage, physical therapy, medication, and injections. These methods can provide results in addition to or as an alternative to invasive surgical options.
The doctors at our McKim Chiropractic treat our patients with the DRS Protocol™, a non-surgical spinal decompression therapy that relieves back pain associated with spinal and disc problems. Before prescribing a course of treatment, you will be given a thorough examination to determine whether you are a candidate for the DRS Protocol™ Therapy. Contact our doctors at McKim Chiropractic by calling our Nampa offices or going to https://www.mckimchiropractic.com for more information about spinal decompression treatments. Our licensed and certified staff is happy to help the residents of Nampa, ID obtain pain-free living.
