5 Benefits of Spinal Decompression Treatment

Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the United States. It is estimated that 8 out of 10 Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. While there are many different causes of back pain, spinal decompression treatment is often an effective solution. In this blog post, we will discuss 5 benefits of spinal decompression treatment.

The Causes of Back Pain

Back pain can be a debilitating condition that can stop you from living a normal and functional life. It can be caused by a variety of conditions or factors, which include but are not limited to the following:

• Herniated or bulging discs, which is when the discs in your spine become damaged and start to bulge or herniation.
• Degenerative disc disease, which is when the discs in your spine begin to deteriorate.
• Spinal stenosis, which is a condition that causes the narrowing of the spinal canal.
• Osteoarthritis, which is a degenerative joint disease.
• Pinched nerve, which is when a nerve is compressed or pinched.
• Sciatica (lower back, hip, and leg pain), which is when the sciatic nerve becomes compressed.

The Effects of Back Pain

Back pain can have a significant effect on your life. It can cause you to miss work, social activities, and hobbies that you enjoy. Back pain can make it difficult to perform everyday tasks, such as driving, cooking, and cleaning. In severe cases, back pain can even make it difficult to walk or stand.

What is Spinal Decompression Treatment?

Spinal decompression treatment is a nonsurgical, FDA-approved treatment for back pain. Spinal decompression works by gently stretching the spine, which takes the pressure off of the discs and nerves in your spine. This allows the discs to heal and the nerves to become uncompressed. We often use spinal decompression treatment with other forms of physical therapy, such as heat and cold therapy, electrical stimulation, and massage.

Spinal decompression is a type of traction therapy applied to the spine in an attempt to bring about several theoretical benefits including:

• Create a negative intradiscal pressure to promote retraction or repositioning of the herniated or bulging disc material.
• Create a lower pressure in the disc that will cause an influx of healing nutrients and other substances into the disc.

Why it Works

Though traction, physical therapy, and traditional manipulation can reduce disc pressure, it cannot achieve negative pressure, which may be necessary to correct the condition of your spine. The stretching and re-positioning of your spine is slow and gradual, so your body won’t “lock down” or stiffen your back muscles in response during treatment. 

Our System

We use the DRX 9000 Spinal Decompression system, which is the most advanced decompression table in the industry. It has computerized sensors that measure and monitor your body’s response, which helps calibrate the force being applied to your spine. When it senses the tensing of your muscles, the force is automatically adjusted to a more gentle level to induce muscle relaxation, allowing decompression treatment to continue more effectively.

The Benefits of Spinal Decompression Treatment

There are many benefits of spinal decompression treatment, which include:

1. It can restore movement, mobility, and function.

With this treatment, you could find that. you have improved range of motion and fewer restrictions on your mobility. You may also be able to participate in activities and hobbies that you enjoy, without pain.

2. It can provide relief from pain, numbness, and tingling.

If you are experiencing pain, numbness, or tingling in your back, legs, or arms, spinal decompression treatment can provide relief.

3. It can help to prevent further degeneration of the discs and nerves in your spine.

Spinal decompression treatment can help to prevent the discs and nerves in your spine from deteriorating further. This is important because it can help to avoid surgery and other invasive treatments.

4. It is a nonsurgical option for treating back pain.

Spinal decompression treatment is a nonsurgical option for treating back pain. This means that there is no risk of infection or other complications associated with surgery. There might be minor soreness after the treatment, but there is relatively no downtime.

5.  It is an affordable treatment option.

Spinal decompression treatment is often more affordable than surgery and other invasive treatments. Many insurance companies will cover at least a portion of the cost of this treatment.

Who Shouldn’t Have this Treatment?

You may not be a candidate for this treatment if you have the following conditions

• Pregnant
• Fracture
• Tumor
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm
• Advanced osteoporosis
• Metal implants in the spine

Make an Appointment with Texas Spine and Sports Therapy Center

If you want to learn more about spinal decompression treatment and how it can help you, contact Texas Spine and Sports Therapy Center today to schedule an appointment. We will work with you to develop a customized treatment plan that meets your specific needs and goals. We look forward to helping you achieve optimal spine health!