SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY
What is Spinal Decompression?
Spinal decompression is a non-surgical treatment that is used for the purpose of relieving back pain and helping herniated discs to heal. It uses a kind of motorized traction that provides gentle stretching of the spine. As the vertebrae shift position, the negative forces within the spine are changed. This relieves pressure on the discs, causing those that are protruding out of place to retract. It also allows for the flow of nutrients and water back into the discs to promote healing.
A computerized spinal decompression machine is operated by the doctor while you lie fully-clothed on a table. Two harnesses are fitted around the pelvis and the trunk of the body. The doctor will operate the computer during the treatment to provide the appropriate stretching for the specific condition of the patient. Multiple treatments are given over a period of several weeks and they may be used in combination with other types of treatment such as chiropractic adjustments, electrical stimulation or heat or cold therapy.
Who Can Benefit from Spinal Decompression?
Any injury or condition that causes pressure on the discs can cause them to slip out of place. Some conditions that can benefit from spinal decompression include:
Bulging or herniated discs
Degenerative disc disease
Facet syndrome
Pinched nerve
Sciatica
—and so much more!