What Is Spinal Decompression Therapy?

Spinal Decompression Therapy, also known as non-surgical spinal decompression, is a practice that utilizes spinal decompression tables to relieve pain by creating a scenario in which bulging or herniated disc tissue is able to move back into place and heal, alleviating the pain this condition causes.

Spinal decompression therapy aims to help patients who suffer from debilitating pain due to bulging, degenerating, or herniated discs. It can also be used for the pain management and treatment of many causes of sciatica, injured or diseased spinal nerve roots, and worn spinal joints.

The therapy itself works to stretch the spine, using a spinal decompression table in order to create negative pressure and space within the disc. This will allow disc fluid to move back into place creating an environment in which the disc can receive more nutrients and therefore heal itself more quickly and effectively. The ultimate goal of spinal decompression therapy is to relieve the patient’s chronic back, arm, neck, and/or leg pain, and to heal the source of the pain.

Spinal decompression therapy is a safe, affordable, and extremely effective alternative to spinal surgery. The distinction between surgical and non-surgical spinal decompression is an important one, as surgical spinal procedures are often considered a last option, while spinal decompression therapy is a safe treatment at any stage of back pain. The most common spinal decompression surgeries are laminectomy and microdiscectomy, which present a greater risk of complication or failure.

How Spinal Decompression Works

This FDA approved technology relieves pain by expanding the space between the discs. During the procedure, patients will feel their spine gently stretching.

What Conditions Benefit From Spinal Decompression Therapy?

• Disc Bulges
• Herniated Discs
• Degenerated Disc
• Sciatica
• Compressed Nerve
• Spinal Stenosis
• Facet Syndrome
• Arm or Leg Paresthesia(Numbness, tingling, radiating pain)
• Chronic Lower back pain
• Chronic Neck pain

What Are The Benefits Of Spinal Decompression

Cost-Effective Compared to the cost of surgery spinal decompression is a cost-effective alternative. This non-invasive therapy does not usually require a recovery period, and most patients report that they feel rejuvenated after the treatment.

Promotes Healing and Overall Good Health Spinal decompression harnesses the body’s own natural healing processes to relieve pain. This therapy helps to increase blood flow, and increased nutrient supply into the disc. Additionally, this treatment helps to reduce nerve compression, and reduce the pressure on the spinal discs.

Non-invasive Treatment This non-surgical procedure can help to relieve cases of back and neck pain without the need for more invasive procedures. After neck or back surgery, many patients may be bed-ridden and can experience discomfort for weeks. Moreover, there is s no guarantee of full relief from pain after back or neck surgery.

No Recovery Time There is little to no recovery time associated with spinal decompression. In fact, once your treatment is completed, you will likely be able to drive yourself home or back to work.

Reduced Pain Spinal decompression therapy helps to reduce pain and muscle guarding, and to improve spinal mobility. Additionally, this therapy can promote the healing of spinal disc tissue, and when it is coupled with positive lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, the pain-relieving benefits of spinal decompression can be maximized.

Your Spinal Decompression Treatment Plan:

Our Process:

• 1) Evaluation Process-Objective Testing: We thoroughly evaluate the complete history of your problem. We will perform a spinal examination, with range of motion using dual inclinometers, a biomechanical assessment of your posture and movement patterns, a neurological evaluation, and orthopedic testing.
• 2) Diagnostic Imaging: If we determine that imaging is needed, we will order the appropriate diagnostic imaging, which could include x-rays or MRIs to determine the cause of your problem. Bring any past diagnostic imaging to your appointment for us to evaluate.
• 3) Treatment Plan: Based on the results of our findings, we will develop a customized individual treatment plan. This plan will detail the type of treatment you need for your decompression plan. We will identify any lifestyle factors that contribute to your pain. You will learn specific correctional exercises and stretching of tight muscles in your custom treatment plan.

Scientific Research Supports Spinal Decompression Therapy

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Disc Distraction Shows Evidence of Regenerative Potential in Degenerated Intervertebral Discs, SPINE 2006 Disc repair fundamentally depends on the stage of disc degeneration CONCLUSION: This study with respect to previous reports, confirms that disc distraction enhances hydration in the degenerated disc and may improve disc nutrition via the vertebral endplates. Thorsten Guehring, MD, et al; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Germany. SPINE (Vol. 31, Number 15, 2006)

Journal of Neurologic Research (Vol. 29, No. 3, March 2003) Efficacy of Vertebral Axial Decompression on Chronic Low Back Pain CONCLUSION: This 144 patient study showed 76% achieved remission of pain. Except in emergent conditions, Vertebral Axial Decompression should be used on all conditions before surgery is undertaken.

Disc Distraction Shows Evidence of Regenerative Potential in Degenerated Intervertebral Discs, SPINE 2006 Disc repair fundamentally depends on the stage of disc degeneration CONCLUSION: This study with respect to previous reports, confirms that disc distraction enhances hydration in the degenerated disc and may improve disc nutrition via the vertebral endplates. Thorsten Guehring, MD, et al; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Germany. SPINE (Vol. 31, Number 15, 2006)

Journal of Neurologic Research (Vol. 29, No. 3, March 2003) Efficacy of Vertebral Axial Decompression on Chronic Low Back Pain CONCLUSION: This 144 patient study showed 76% achieved remission of pain. Except in emergent conditions, Vertebral Axial Decompression should be used on all conditions before surgery is undertaken.

Orthopedic Technology Review (2003; 6 (5)) Surgical Alternatives: Spinal Decompression CONCLUSION: 86% of the 219 patients who completed the therapy reported immediate resolution of symptoms, while 84% remained pain-free 90 days post-treatment. Physical examination findings showed improvement in 92% of the 219 patients, and remained intact in 89% of these patients 90 days after treatment. It was shown to be effective for herniated and degenerative discs.

American Journal of Pain Management (Vol. 7, No.2, April 1997) Decompression, Reduction, and Stabilization of the Lumbar Spine: A Cost Effective Treatment CONCLUSION: Eighty six percent of herniated intervertebral disc patients achieved ‘good’ (50-89% improvement) to ‘excellent’ (90-100% improvement) results with decompression. Sciatica and back pain were relieved. Facet arthrosis patients, 75% obtained ‘good’ to ‘excellent’ results with decompression.

Anesthesiology News, (Vol. 29, No. 3, March 2003) Vertebral Axial Decompression Reduces Chronic Discogenic Low Back Pain-4 Year Study CONCLUSION: Four-year follow-up after Decompression method shows a sustained 86% reduction in pain and that 91% of patients had resumed their normal activities and has remained pain free.

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