Back pain is often the
result of bulging, herniated or degenerating intervertebral discs. Compression
of the disc with wear and tear and/or injury increases intradiscal pressure,
which causes extrusion of the inner gel-like material (nucleus). This can be
painful in itself or sometimes, a nerve can get pinched with this material
causing severe pain and discomfort.
SPINAL
DECOMPRESSION BENEFITS
Spinal decompression
therapy aims to take this pressure off the discs and create a negative pressure
so that bulging or herniated disks may retract, taking pressure off nerves and
other structures in your spine.
Spinal decompressionalso
helps to promote movement of water, oxygen, and nutrient-rich fluids into the
discs so they can heal.
SPINAL
DECOMPRESSION PROCEDURE
The person is positioned
on a spinal decompression table. The table is designed to apply distraction
tension to the spine without causing reflex vertebral muscle contractions.
The vacuum effect allows
protruding disc material to be pulled back, and stimulates a healing response
by increased blood supply. The computerized table cycles through distraction
and relaxation phases to isolate the spinal disc under negative pressure.
SPINAL
DECOMPRESSION WORKS
Clinical studies show that
spinal decompression therapy works quickly by providing a sense of relief, due
to pain cessation or reduction in stiffness and/or aching. Many patients report
full pain relief after 8-12 sessions.
Spinal disc decompression
has an 85-90% efficacy rate in reducing intradiscal pressure. A reduction in
disc herniation has been seen too.
To find out whether spinaldecompression therapy is the right treatment for you, call Sorrento Valley Pain Relief Center in San Diego, CA at 858-404-5944.