4 Facts to Know About Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
If you’ve heard of spinal decompression, you probably have a few questions about how it works and if it really can provide pain relief. Below, Dr. Mulcahy and the team at Spinal Decompression & Regenerative Therapy in Millersburg, OH, share the answers to these questions and other important facts.
1. Decompression Therapy Is Not a Painful Technique
The name of this treatment technique often intimidates people, making it seem like it will create pain. This is the opposite of the truth. Decompression therapy slowly and gently stretches the spine while you lie down on a table. The bottom segment of the table moves back and forth, providing a customized, comprehensive stretch. It’s a very relaxing technique that often encourages patients to take a nap.
2. Spinal Decompression Gets to the Heart of Pain
Back pain can be caused by many different issues, including tension, herniated discs, and nerve compression. Spinal decompression therapy is very effective as it directly addresses each of these. As the stretching occurs, it relieves tension as well as pressure on the discs and nerves. It also creates negative pressure that pulls in herniated and bulged discs and heals them from the inside out, having a regenerative effect for long term relief.
3. It’s Not Just About Relieving Current Symptoms
Decompression therapy is very beneficial for relieving pain and other symptoms that you currently live with. However, it doesn’t stop there. The same negative pressure that pulls in herniated discs also pulls in oxygen and healing nutrients. These replenish the discs and heal damage. These benefits, along with the elimination of pressure in the spine, lead to fewer or no symptoms in the future.
4. It’s Even More Effective With Other Treatment Techniques
While decompression therapy can provide many benefits on its own, those benefits are enhanced when combined with other methods. For example, it’s typically combined with cold laser technology and certain adjustments, which restore alignment to the spine. Soft tissue techniques and therapeutic exercises are also used to help restore range of motion, relieve tension, and further improve spinal wellness. The precise combination of treatment techniques in your treatment plan will depend on your individual needs.
Ready to say goodbye to sciatica, chronic back and neck pain? Visit Dr. Mulcahy the Disc Doctor at Spinal Decompression & Regenerative Therapy in Millersburg, OH, to determine if spinal decompression is right for you. Call (330) 741-0779 to schedule an appointment today.