Did you know there are many great non-drug and non-surgical options for treating spine pain? One of the absolute best is called non-surgical spinal decompression therapy. If you have degenerated, bulging, or herniated discs, this approach may be exactly what you need to get relief.
Spinal decompression therapy utilizes a specially designed table that gently pulls the spine apart. It can be used to target specific levels of the neck or lower back. Decompression has several known positive effects on the spine that can make profound impact on your back or neck pain.
- Decompression decreases pressure within the disc to a negative level. This is important because when this happens a vacuum-like or suctioning effect on the disc is created whereby it can draw bulging or herniated disc material back in.
- Decompression increases disc height. When disc height is increased, it creates more spacing in the spine between the vertebrae. This results in less compression or pinching of delicate nerves and much needed pain relief.
- Decompression reduces the size of disc bulges or herniations. MRI evaluation of the spine before and after a series of decompression treatments shows they can be reduced. When this happens, it releases a pressure on nerves and greatly alleviates pain.
This is one the best, if not the best, non-drug and non-surgical ways to treat the spine. When combined with other therapies such as deep tissue robotic laser therapy, custom orthotics, disc support supplement, and exercises, you now have a comprehensive program to take on some of the most challenging spinal conditions.