One day you wake up and have a back pain so severe that left you in bed the entire day. And that isn’t the first time. It has been a recurring problem. You finally went to the doctor the next day and you were told that you have a herniated disc. You begin to panic but the doctor told you there is nothing to worry about and you were introduced to spinal decompression therapy. Yes indeed the doctor was correct. Non-surgical spinal decompression therapy is the mode of treatment for common back pains.
Now you begin to ask. What is spinal decompression therapy? It is basically a non-surgical, non-invasive therapy that allows the pressure on the spinal cord to be released thus alleviating back pain. Depending on the type of device used, the treatment can usually last for 15-20 minutes. The therapy could run for about 4 to 8 weeks until the spinal disc has returned to its normal position and restored its function.
But not just anyone could undergo such therapy. This is usually indicated for patients who have had problems with chronic back or neck pains. And most of them have already undergone Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), with the doctor ruling out a herniated disc. Read more...
Most of us experience back pain once every so often. You might think it is just due to stretching of the muscles and just ignore it. But there will be times that the paid gets so severe that you will not be able to get up in the morning. Usually, people don’t get medical attention unless it’s already too late.
Our backs are composed of a spinal bone or vertebrae. And in between them is a disc that contains a gel like substance that serves as a shock absorber and a spacer for the bones. Usually this spinal disc is elastic during the person’s younger years. But as the person comes of age, the disc becomes rigid and becomes vulnerable to injury. Fact is that 30% of individuals as young as 30 years old are already experiencing disc deterioration as shown in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) results.
If there is a problem with the anatomy of the spinal cord, there will be a disruption of its function. One example for this is in the case of a herniated disc. This may occur with a sudden fall or accident, or just because of constant back straining. In this condition, the disc may rupture as it loses elasticity. And when that happens, a portion of it may bulge outside its normal boundary causing the spinal cord and the spinal nerves to get compressed. The bones’ rubbing with each other is what makes it painful. Read more...
The advantages of spinal decompression treatment are that it is totally non-invasive and non-surgical. It does not involve getting poked by needles or even getting unclothed and the treatment is quick and cost-effective.
People who suffer from back pain may be so severely afflicted that they may find it difficult to carry out their day to day activities. Spinal decompression can help relieve pain in such patients without them spending tons of money on treatment.
Spinal decompression is not a therapy by itself. It is the result of traction. One of the most common methods of traction is Intersegmental Traction. This is widely used by physical therapists and chiropractors. Under this form of treatment, the patient is made to lie down on their back on a table. The table is equipped with a roller bar that rolls up and down the spine thereby making the spinal joints and soft issues stretch. Although this kind of traction may provide relief be careful since this does not result in spinal decompression. Read more...