Spinal decompression is one of the most effective techniques used by chiropractors to alleviate chronic back or neck pain and help you get back to your daily activities or hobbies. In this article, we will answer many questions that you may have in your mind about Grand Rapids Spinal Decompression therapy. Let’s get started with the basics.
WHAT IS SPINAL DECOMPRESSION?
Spinal decompression is one of the most effective
chiropractic treatments recommended for painful conditions related to the
spine, such as as herniated discs and spinal stenosis. Spine conditions are
generally caused dues to the compression of the vertebrae or discs. This
results in the misalignment of some of the components of the spine. For
example, the compression of the lumbar vertebrae because of weight gain puts
pressure on the discs and joints in between the vertebrae. This causes a
bulging of the discs, which impacts the local nerve root.
During your Grand Rapids Spinal Decompression session, your chiropractor will
aim to stretch and lengthen the spine to relieve some of the pressure that is
placed on your vertebrae and discs because of such spine
conditions. Stretching the spine would help to put the disc back in place
and soothes the nerve root that is causing so much pain. Your chiropractor will
use hot and cold compresses or electrical stimulation on the back to relax and
loosen the muscles and to help with the spinal decompression.
HOW EFFECTIVE IS SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY?
Results of the spinal decompression therapy will vary from patient to another, depending on the severity of their condition. The best possible outcome would be a total elimination of the pain, which would allow the patient to return to their daily routine and lead a physically active life. Generally, patients experience a noticeable improvement in their condition after 5 or 6 sessions. Others may take a little longer – 15 to 20 sessions to experience a significant improvement in their condition.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY?
#1: It is a completely non-surgical and non-invasive
treatment that does not require any drugs or medications to be taken.
#2: It is as safe as it gets and there is absolutely no chance of the patient
getting hurt. Indeed, most patients fall asleep during the treatment. It has a
soothing effect on their body and relaxes them instantly.
#3: Spinal decompression therapy addresses the underlying structural
dysfunction and misalignment that causes the patient so much pain. It treats
the source of the problem rather than the symptoms. This is a far more
effective way to treat chronic back pain or neck pain.
WHO IS GRAND RAPIDS SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY FOR?
Spinal decompression therapy is generally recommended to
patients between the ages of 20 and 90 – which is a wide range, indeed. In
fact, it is for anyone who has tried a variety of treatments for their back
pain, including physical therapy, epidurals and back surgeries with no real
improvement in their condition. Spinal decompression is also considered as an
option if the patient’s MRI scan confirms that the herniated discs are causing
pressure on the nerves. It is a proven treatment for patients with sciatica,
herniated discs, chronic back pain and spinal stenosis.
Caution: Spinal decompression therapy is not recommended to pregnant women
or to people with the following conditions: tumor, advanced osteoporosis,
fracture or Abdominal aortic aneurysm. It is definitely not recommended to
those who have metal implants in the spine.
Call us at (616) 432-3103 to know more or to book a session with
us for the safest Spinal Decompression therapy in Grand Rapids, Michigan!