Get Relief From Chronic Spinal Pain With Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression

If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from chronic spinal pain, you may be interested in learning about non-surgical spinal decompression. This treatment has been shown to be an effective way to get relief from spinal pain without having to go through surgery. In this blog post, we will discuss what spinal decompression is and how it can help you find relief from your chronic spinal pain.

What is Chronic Spinal Pain?

Chronic spinal pain is defined as pain that lasts for more than 12 weeks. This type of pain can be caused by a variety of factors, such as:

• Spinal stenosis, which is a condition that causes the spinal canal to narrow
• Degenerative disc disease, which is a condition that causes the discs in your spine to break down
• Herniated discs, which are when the discs in your spine become ruptured or damaged
• Facet joint syndrome, which is a condition that causes the facet joints in your spine to become inflamed
• Improper posture, which can put unnecessary pressure on the spine
• Genetics, some people are more susceptible to spinal problems if it runs in their family
• Aging, as we age, the discs in our spine begin to break down
• Injury, a spinal injury can cause chronic pain

Symptoms of Chronic Spinal Pain

While chronic spinal pain can be due to a number of different factors, there are a few common symptoms that people often experience. These include:

• Chronic back pain that may radiate into the buttocks or legs
• Stiffness or loss of mobility in the back
• Muscle spasms
• Numbness or tingling in the legs
• Weakness in the legs

Who’s at Risk?

Anyone can develop chronic spinal pain, but there are certain factors that can put you at a higher risk. These include:

• Being overweight or obese, which puts extra strain on the spine
• Smoking, which increases the risk of disc degeneration
• Having a sedentary lifestyle, which can lead to weak muscles and poor posture
• Working in a job that requires heavy lifting, which can put strain on the spine

Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression for Chronic Spinal Pain

If you are suffering from chronic spinal pain, you may be wondering if there are any treatment options available to you that can help. Non-surgical spinal decompression is a treatment option that is effective for many people who suffer from chronic spinal pain.

How Does Spinal Decompression Work?

Spinal decompression is a treatment that uses a machine to apply gentle traction to the spine. This traction helps to take pressure off of the spinal discs, which can help to relieve pain. It is a type of motorized traction that may help relieve back pain. Spinal decompression works by gently stretching the spine, which changes the force and position of the spine. This change takes pressure off the spinal disks, which are gel-like cushions between the bones in your spine, by creating negative pressure in the disc. As a result, bulging or herniated disks may retract, taking pressure off nerves and other structures in your spine. This in turn, helps promote movement of water, oxygen, and nutrient-rich fluids into the disks so they can heal.

Doctors have used non-surgical spinal decompression in an attempt to treat:

• Back or neck pain or sciatica, which is pain, weakness, or tingling that extends down the leg
• Bulging or herniated disks or degenerative disk disease
• Worn spinal joints (called posterior facet syndrome)
• Injured or diseased spinal nerve roots

Is it Painful?

No, spinal decompression is not a painful treatment. You may feel a slight pulling sensation on your back, but this should not be painful. After the treatment, you may feel a bit of soreness in your back, but this is normal and should go away within a day or two.

What Are the Benefits of Spinal Decompression?

There are many benefits of spinal decompression, including:

• Relief from chronic spinal pain
• Improvement in spinal mobility
• Reduction in muscle spasms
• Decreased pressure on the spinal discs
• Increased blood flow to the spinal discs
• Improved posture

If you are suffering from chronic spinal pain, spinal decompression may be a treatment option that can help you find relief.

Make an Appointment with Texas Spine and Sports Therapy Center

At Texas Spine and Sports Therapy Center, we are dedicated to helping our patients find relief from chronic pain. If you think that spinal decompression may be right for you, we encourage you to make an appointment with us. We will work with you to create a treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!