Disc Decompression

Back pain can be a serious issue, often extending to other parts of your body as it affects the nerves. This can lead to a host of other health complications. Traditional treatments for chronic back pain often rely on surgery and prescription drugs, but chiropractic care, particularly at Advanced Spine & Posture clinic, has shown to offer more effective results.

What to Expect at Advanced Spine & Posture Clinic

Our approach involves a thorough examination and personalized care, including:

Reviewing your medical history
Performing a physical examination
Conducting orthopedic and neurological tests
Developing a customized treatment plan

woman with back pain needing spinal decompression

Fun Fact

After spinal decompression treatment, 86% of patients report that their pain has not returned.

Understanding Disc Decompression

Spinal decompression therapy, or disc decompression, is a chiropractic technique that gently stretches the spine, helping to alleviate neck and lower back pain. This non-surgical treatment can be highly effective, especially when compared to more invasive procedures.

How Disc Decompression Works

When you come to our clinic with lower back pain, our chiropractor will position you on a platform, secured by a harness around your hips. The platform is designed to apply controlled traction, which helps relieve pressure on compressed nerves and allows spinal discs to return to their proper position. This process can lead to immediate pain relief by reducing inflammation caused by nerve compression.

Compressed nerves can also be caused by bulging or herniated discs, which release irritating substances and cause additional pain. Spinal decompression encourages these discs to reabsorb necessary fluids and nutrients, promoting healing and restoring proper function. Additionally, this therapy enhances blood flow to the spine, reducing the risk of degeneration and other complications associated with restricted blood supply.

What Disc Decompression Can be Used For

Decompression therapy is used for pain management and treatment for a myriad of causes, including:

Herniated DiscsWhen one disc sits between the vertebrae that stack to make your spine and cause pain
Degenerative discsThis is when painful changes due to wear and tear, cracks, and drying out happen in the disc of the spine
Facet joint syndromeArthritis-like condition of the spine that may cause back and neck pain
Sciatica PainThis is a nerve pain resulting from an injury or the irritation to the sciatic nerve that originates from the gluteal area
Failed back surgeryA painful condition that you may have after undergoing an unsuccessful spine or back surgery

Advanced Spine & Posture Center Can Help Treat Your Condition

Spinal decompression therapy offers a non-invasive approach to addressing spinal issues. It helps reposition bulging or herniated discs, allowing for proper nerve function and reducing pain. The therapy is safe, painless, and can be repeated as needed without the risks associated with surgical procedures. With regular sessions, many patients experience lasting relief from chronic back pain.

References
https://www.cdc.gov/acute-pain/low-back-pain/index.html
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/herniated-disk/symptoms-causes/syc-20354095
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/10874-spinal-decompression-therapy
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/266630#:~:text=Treatment%20may%20include%20occupational%20therapy,can%20provide%20effective%20pain%20relief.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1887522/