What is Spinal Decompression?
Nonsurgical spinal decompression is a type of motorized traction that may help relieve back pain.
Spinal Decompression therapy is a safe, effective way of relieving low back pain. It is used for the treatment of degenerative disc disease, disc protrusion and herniation, using a computer-monitored traction table. The spinal decompression treatments are capable of reducing disc injuries 86% of the time after 20 to 25 treatments. Many pieces of medical literature have shown the efficacy of spinal decompression. This FDA cleared procedure is non-surgical and non-invasive.
Dr. Corey has been performing spinal decompression treatments when this technology just started gaining popularity. He has a good understanding of this technology and he knows that different conditions require different parameters to be effective.
How does Spinal Decompression work?
Spinal decompression works by gently stretching the spine. This 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.
Should I consider Spinal Decompression therapy?
Spinal Decompression is recommended for:
- 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)
- Nerve pain, numbness or tingling to arms and leg