With an increase of back and neck injuries causing chronic pain and affecting millions of Americans, those who suffer are looking for desperately needed pain relief. Back and neck injuries are caused by car accidents, an overly ambitious work out, a fall or something as simple as getting up from a chair. It doesn't matter how the injury happens, what does matter is it causes a huge range of pain from a small annoyance to immobility.
Fortunately relief from the pain is here. There is a new medical breakthrough that helps diminish and in some cases alleviate back and neck pain altogether. A non-invasive treatment for chronic back pain, which is getting positive reviews from back pain sufferers, is Spinal Decompression. As a person who had a herniated disc go undiagnosed properly for a decade, I have had my share of back and neck pain. By the time it was diagnosed correctly I had to have surgery which was painful and had a long recovery time.
But for those who get an immediate diagnosis you need to know about this non-invasive treatment. It works and relieves the pain and could help you avoid unnecessary pain and possible surgery.
What is Spinal Decompression?
Spinal Decompression is a mechanical non-invasive treatment that relieves the symptoms of chronic back pain. The technique is a combination of different stretching movements via mechanical decompression of the spine.
How does it work?
Spinal Decompression is done while a patient lies on a spinal decompression table. Decompression is the slow and gentle process of therapeutic elongation of the spine which relieves the pressure on compounded discs and vertebrae which causes most back pain. Most decompression tables come with headphones so the patient can listen to music while having the treatment. This non-invasive treatment helps enormously to alleviate the build up of pressure when a disc or vertebrae is compressed due to injury or age related causes.
Does it hurt?
Absolutely not. The table is set up specific to the needs and pain threshold of each patient. It's gentle and rhythmic and some patients even fall asleep during the treatment! Many have reported after the treatment they feel as if they have been to a spa or just had a relaxing massage. There is a safety switch easily accessible for each patient to stop the decompression at any time. But you won't need it as it will be set for specific needs. You may feel so relaxed and pain free you won't want it to stop.
How do I know if I am a candidate for the spinal decompression treatment?
The best way to determine if you are a candidate is to consult with your local chiropractor to see if spinal decompression can offer your back or neck relief from the pain.
