The term "spinal decompression" describes the relief of pressure on one or many pinched nerves (neural impingement) of the spinal column. Spinal decompression can be achieved both surgically and non-surgically and is used to treat conditions that result in chronic back pain such as disc bulge, herniation, sciatica, spinal stenosis, and isthmic and degenerative spondylolisthesis.
Non-surgical spinal decompression is achieved through the use of a mechanical traction device applied through a computer that controls the force and angle of disc distraction, reducing the body's natural tendency to resist external force and/or generate muscle spasms. This enhanced control allows non-surgical spinal decompression tables to apply a traction force to the discs of the spinal column reducing intradiscal pressure.
This type of spinal decompression therapy is promoted as safe and effective without the normal risks associated with invasive procedures such as injections, anesthesia, or surgery. Spinal decompression works through a series of 15 one-minute alternating decompression and relaxation cycles. During the decompression phase, the pressure in the disc is reduced and a vacuum-type effect is produced on the nucleus pulposis. At the same time, nutrition is diffused into the disc allowing the annulus fibrosis to heal.
Why Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Spinal Decompression Therapy has several varying versions, including articulating spinal decompression or range-of-motion (ROM) decompression, which enables the doctor or therapist to adjust the patient's spinal posture during the decompression. Varying the spine's posture enables the decompressive pulling forces to reach into spinal areas and tissues that basic linear decompression misses.
The appeal of non-surgical spinal decompression is that it is a non-invasive, non-surgical, drug-free alternative treatment for low back pain, sciatica, disc degeneration, disc bulges, disc herniations, and facet syndrome. There is monumental evidence of its effectiveness and many patients enjoy the treatment, as it is usually quite comfortable and well tolerated.
Our spinal decompression doctors at McKim Chiropractic treat patients with 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 the Nampa offices or go to https://www.mckimchiropractic.com for more information about spinal decompression therapy. Our licensed and certified staff is happy to help the residents of Nampa, ID obtain pain-free living.
