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If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from chronic back pain, then spinal decompression may be just what you need to gain relief. Spinal decompression is a non-surgical procedure that can help alleviate lower back and neck pain caused by degenerative discs, bulging or herniated discs, sciatica, and facet syndrome. This safe technique helps provide relief by creating more space between vertebrae in the spine to reduce pressure on the disks and nerve roots, ultimately relieving pain associated with these conditions. Read on to learn more about spinal decompression therapy so that you can unlock its potential for finding lasting relief for your current issues.
Understanding Back Pain
Before we get into how spinal decompression therapy can help, let’s first review what exactly causes back pain in the first place. Back pain is often due to pressure or inflammation of the nerves known as sciatica. Sciatica when left untreated can cause chronic and severe discomfort that radiates from your lower back and down your leg. Other conditions such as herniated discs, bulging discs, and facet syndrome can also cause lower back pain that is severe enough to require medical intervention.
Symptoms of Back Pain
Do you have any of the following symptoms? If so, then spinal decompression therapy may be able to help provide relief. Common symptoms include:
- Increasing pain with lifting and bending.
- Worsening pain when resting, sitting, or standing.
- Back pain that comes and goes.
- Stiffness in the morning when awakening and lessened back pain with activity.
- Pain that radiates away from the back into the buttocks, leg, or hip.
What is Spinal Decompression?
Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical technique that can relieve the pressure on nerves. It involves stretching and relaxing your spine by using a special traction table. Spinal decompression creates more space between the vertebrae of your spine, reducing pressure on the discs and nerve roots. This helps to reduce pain in the lower back, neck, arms and legs. The relief comes from improved circulation around these areas. It also comes from reducing inflammation that can occur.
We use the DRX 9000 Spinal Decompression system, which is the most advanced decompression table in the industry. It is built with 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 automatically adjusts to a more gentle level to induce muscle relaxation, allowing decompression treatment to continue more effectively.
Benefits of Spinal Decompression
Spinal decompression therapy has many potential benefits for those dealing with chronic back pain or sciatica, including:
– Improved range of motion and flexibility
– Reduction in pain from bulging discs and herniated discs
– Ability to keep up with daily activities without pain
– Reduced risk of further damage or injury due to the condition
– Increased mobility and quality of life
Spinal decompression therapy can be a standalone treatment, or it can also be done with other forms of medical treatment in order to maximize results. It has been found to be especially beneficial for those who are unable to undergo surgery due to their age or other medical conditions.
Your Appointment
Before the treatment begins, your physician will strap you to the machine with a harness, which should position your back for optimal decompression. You should feel a gradual lengthening of your spine as we relieve the discs of excess pressure. Some patients do report some minimal discomfort with the first couple of sessions, but it eventually subsides once they get acclimated to the treatment. Otherwise, you can push the safety switch at any time during the session if you feel the discomfort is too great for any reason.
Each session lasts about 30 minutes, with no downtime or additional medication needed. Most patients require 20 to 25 sessions scheduled over 4 to 6 weeks to properly heal, though the frequency of prescribed therapy depends on your individual condition. Some patients require less due to the mildness of their symptoms, other patients require more due to the severity of their disorder.
Make an Appointment with Texas Spine and Sports Therapy Center
If you think you may be a candidate for spinal decompression therapy, call us at Texas Spine and Sports Therapy Center to schedule your appointment today. Our team of experts is here to help make sure that you find the relief from back pain or sciatica that you deserve. We look forward to providing you with the best care possible!
