This form of spinal decompression is a conservative alternative to the surgical method of decompression. The therapy works by using a motorized traction to gentle stretch the spine
Spinal decompression is a non-surgical treatment method that aims to alleviate pain and promote healing by relieving pressure on the spinal discs. It involves stretching the spine using traction or motorized devices, allowing the discs to retract and possibly reducing bulging or herniation.
This treatment is commonly used for conditions such as herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, and spinal stenosis. During the procedure, the patient is positioned on a specialized table or device, which gently applies traction forces to the spine.
The theory behind decompression is that by creating negative pressure within the discs, it can encourage the retraction of herniated or bulging discs. This reduction in pressure may help to relieve pain, improve blood flow, and promote the delivery of nutrients to the affected area.
It is important to note that spinal decompression is not suitable for everyone and should be performed under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional. They will evaluate your specific condition and determine if this treatment approach is appropriate for you.
As always, it is recommended to seek professional medical advice before considering any treatment option to ensure it aligns with your individual circumstances and medical history. Decompression is a technique used to relieve pressure on the spinal discs and nerves. It involves gently stretching the spine to create negative pressure in the discs, allowing herniated or bulging discs to retract and alleviate pain. Spinal decompression can be performed manually by a chiropractor or using specialized mechanical devices.
Back pain due to a herniated or bulging disc can be debilitating, and in the past, surgery was the answer. Today, we have highly-successful advanced technology that allows us to relieve this pain without surgery. We use a system that combines a machine with an exceptionally precise computer program for a treatment called spinal decompression.
Using this computer technology and the decompression machine, we are able to create a custom treatment plan that decompresses the spine and pulls the herniated or bulging material back into the disc. The computer program is created and supervised by one of our highly trained staff. It gently stretches and relaxes the spine in rotation, which, over time, separates the vertebrae. This creates a vacuum-like effect that pulls the soft bulging disc material back into the disc. This can not only clear up back pain, but also any pain caused by the pressure put on the nerves. For example, patients who have a herniated disc in the lower back may have shooting sciatic pain down their legs. Relieving the herniated disc will cause that pain to vanish.
Treatment time and frequency will depend on each patient’s unique condition; however, each spinal decompression treatment is usually about twenty minutes. Patients usually have treatment a few times a week, and are typically finished with treatment within eight weeks.
If you are living in pain from a herniated or bulging disc, we will work with you to find a spinal decompression treatment plan that corresponds with your body. Instead of turning to dangerous pain medications that just cover up the problem, ask us if spinal decompression can help you.