Spinal Decompression Therapy Therapy Relieves Chronic Back Pain

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.