What Is Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
Dec 06, 2021
If you are experiencing back pain, spinal decompression may provide relief. It’s a non-invasive and effective alternative to back surgery. If you are having back problems of any type in Pasadena, you should contact Health Advantage Physical Medicine.
Non-surgical spinal compression uses motorized traction to gently stretch your spine. This takes the pressure off your spinal discs and creates negative pressure. This allows the discs to move back into their natural position. Once the pressure is relieved, the pain improves. The process also promotes healing by sending water, oxygen, and needed nutrients to the area.
Spinal decompression is often used to treat a number of conditions, including:
You will lie on a computer-controlled table for spinal decompression therapy. Your chiropractor will adjust the controls to suit your unique treatment needs. Most patients find the treatments relaxing. They last from 30-45 minutes. The pressure is very gentle, and significant improvement often happens over time. With each treatment, microscopic adjustments are made.
This makes the treatment safe, comfortable, and effective. Most patients receive 20-28 treatments in approximately two months before treatment is considered completed.
Is spinal decompression effective for back pain? Its effectiveness depends on the underlying cause of your back pain. If you have a bulging or herniated disc, nonsurgical spinal decompression is 90 percent effective at providing significant pain relief.
Nonsurgical spinal decompression can be considered a part of integrated medicine. Traditional medicine often focuses on treating symptoms instead of the underlying conditions. Integrated care takes the whole person into consideration, and works to fix problems at the root cause. Integrated medicine is our passion at Health Advantage. If you are looking for integrated care in Pasadena, contact us today for an appointment.