Spinal Decompression Tools And How They Work From A Dallas GA Chiropractor

By Bertulda Zerna


Back pain that lasts can negatively affect all aspects of your life and thus, you may want to obtain non-surgical relief from an area chiropractor. One common suggested method for alleviating pain is spinal decompression.

What Is Chiropractic Spinal Decompression?

Nonsurgical spinal decompression typically involves motorized traction to alleviate back pain. The traction manipulates the force exerted on and the position of the spine. This change reduces pressure on the spinal disks by introducing negative pressure on the impacted discs. During the therapy, bulging or herniated disks may realign, alleviating pressure on the nerves and delicate structures in the spine. As a result, oxygen, and nutrient-rich fluids flow freely to promote natural healing.

Different Options In Spinal Decompression Therapy

Through spinal decompression, traction for stretching out the spine can be applied. This places tension on the lumbar spine, pelvis, neck and upper torso.

Traction can be motorized and computer-controlled via an electronic bed and harness configuration. The program applies a number of preprogrammed pressures to the harness and can be adjusted for the comfort of each client.

Tools used for traction can be either mechanical or gravity-based. Equipment that's gravity-based decompresses and stretches the spine and can be paired with various options in at-home exercise. Manual forms of traction physically stretch the area along with a variety of hands-on techniques that the chiropractor can additional uses. Pressure can be applied during manual contraction as the patient lies on a table or bench and various springs and weights are adjusted.

Length of Therapy

Therapy sessions generally last 30 to 45 minutes and many patients need 20 to 28 sessions within seven weeks. It's sometimes combined with electrical stimulation, ultrasound and hot or cold therapies.

How Effective Spinal Decompression Tools Are

How effective these therapies and tools are is going to be largely dependent upon the severity of your injuries or condition. The primary goal of these efforts is to help limit discomfort so that people are able to get back to their regular activities. You might feel better sometime around your sixth visit and you will likely have total relief when you are on the table and being decompressed. There are patients, however, who only get noticeable relief once this protocol is complete.




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