Benefits of Spinal Decompression Therapy

Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical treatment primarily used to alleviate pain and promote an optimal healing environment for bulging, degenerating, or herniated discs. Essentially, it is a type of motorized traction that may help relieve back pain by gently stretching the spine. This change in force and position of the spine takes pressure off the spinal disks, the gel-like cushions between the bones in your spine.
 

Understanding Spinal Decompression Therapy and How It Works

Spinal decompression involves gently stretching the spine. By doing so, it changes the force and position of the spine. This change relieves the pressure on the spinal disks, which are often the source of many common conditions causing back pain.
 

The decompression of the spine results in an unloading of the spinal discs and a change in the intradiscal pressure, promoting movement of water, oxygen, and nutrient-rich fluids into the disks so they can heal. This process is carried out on a special therapeutic table, in either a face up or face down position, and is computer-controlled to provide maximum precision.
 

The goal of spinal decompression therapy is to prompt an optimal healing environment for the spine that can not only relieve back pain but also enable normal disc functioning. As a part of chiropractic care, it is a non-invasive and safe option for many individuals suffering from various spinal conditions.
 

Common Conditions Treated with Spinal Decompression Therapy

Spinal decompression therapy is versatile in its applications. It is used to treat several common conditions that cause back and neck pain. These include degenerative disc disease, facet syndrome, sciatica, bulging or herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and even failed back surgery syndrome.
 

Degenerative disc disease is a common condition where the discs that provide cushioning between the bones of the spine wear down over time. Similarly, facet syndrome occurs when the joints in the back of the spine degenerate and produce pain. In both cases, spinal decompression therapy can provide significant relief.
 

Patients with sciatica, characterized by pain running down one or both legs from the lower back, can also benefit from this therapy. Similarly, conditions like bulging or herniated discs and spinal stenosis can also be effectively managed with spinal decompression. In fact, even if you've had back surgery that didn't give the desired results, this therapy could be a viable option for you.
 

The Benefits of Spinal Decompression Therapy

While the primary benefit is pain relief, the therapy also promotes an optimal healing environment. By decompressing the spine, it allows water, oxygen, and nutrient-rich fluids to circulate properly, thus enabling the discs to heal.
 

Secondly, this therapy is non-surgical and non-invasive, making it a preferred choice for those who wish to avoid the potential risks and long recovery times associated with surgery. It's a safe and efficient way to handle a plethora of spinal conditions without resorting to invasive procedures.
 

Lastly, spinal decompression therapy can improve quality of life. Chronic back pain can be debilitating, limiting daily activities and reducing overall well-being. By effectively managing pain and promoting healing, this therapy can help individuals regain mobility, return to their regular activities, and enjoy a higher quality of life.
 

Is Spinal Decompression Therapy Right for You?

Spinal decompression therapy is a valuable tool in chiropractic care. It offers a non-invasive solution to many common conditions causing back and neck pain, promotes healing, and improves overall quality of life.
 

To learn more on the benefits of spinal decompression or to determine if this therapy is right for you, schedule a consultation with our professionals at Summit Medical Care Center at our office in Broomfield, Colorado. Please call (720) 740-6700 to book an appointment today.