Did you know spinal decompression therapy can help your back and neck pain regardless of your age? Some people think once they reach a certain age hope for relief from chronic neck or back pain diminishes. While it may be true that as we age getting help for pain can be more challenging, there is still hope for significant relief.
A recent study showed patients with pain were able to get relief of their pain with spinal decompression. Patients who were young, middle-aged, or older all responded positively to the therapy. It showed decompression could be a universal tool for those seeking relief without risky drugs, shots, or surgery.
We can’t always expect 100% symptom relief, but 50-75% relief is very attainable for many tough conditions of spine pain. As we age, we tend to get degenerated discs, and a condition called spinal stenosis, which is narrowing in the spine due to the degeneration.
The bottom line is there is hope. If you are getting along in age, don’t give up. Seek treatment that is conservative and can actually improve the function of your spine. Spinal decompression is a great option.