SCIATICA (LEG PAIN)
COMMON QUESTIONS
WHAT IS SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY ?
Spinal decompression therapy is a revolutionary computer-aided technology that helps treat the symptoms of low back and neck pain from herniated, bulging, degenerated and slipped discs. Spinal decompression therapy is FDA-cleared and has been around for more than twenty years. There have been more than numerous successful research studies done on spinal decompression and there are currently more than 5,000 clinics in the U.S. and Canada that are performing spinal decompression therapy treatments. Every day more and more clinics are adding spinal decompression therapy as an alternative to surgery for patients suffering from herniated, bulging, degenerated, and slipped discs. Even when physical therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, pain pills and shots have failed, most patients still receive dramatic pain relief in 4 to 6 weeks of spinal decompression therapy.
WHAT DOES SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY TREAT ?
HOW DOES SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY WORK ?
Decompression is achieved by using a specific combination of force of pull, angle in degree of pull and varying time in order to create a negative pressure inside the discs of the spinal cord. This reversal of pressure creates an vacuum inside the disc that helps to draw in bulging discs and extruded disc material back into place, taking pressure off pinched or irritated nerves. Spinal experts believe that nutrients, oxygen, and fluids are drawn into the disc to create a revitalized environment conducive to healing for both herniated and degenerated discs. Based on the patient’s body weight, tolerance, level of severity, and duration of symptoms your spinal decompression therapy specialist will determine a specific treatment plan based on your individual needs. This will help to ensure the best most long lasting results.
WHAT ARE THE TREATMENTS LIKE ?
At the beginning of each session, you will be comfortably fitted with a harness designed to achieve optimal decompression of the low back or neck. During a session of spinal decompression therapy, you will notice a slow lengthening of your spine as your discs are gradually decompressed and relieved of pressure. The treatment process is safe and relaxing. While some patients with extensively injured discs have reported mild discomfort during the first few treatment sessions, their discomfort generally subsides upon subsequent visits. A patient safety switch provides an extra safety feature, allowing you to stop at any point should you feel discomfort. Each treatment session lasts approximately 30 minutes.
TREATMENT PROTOCOL ?
WHAT IS SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY ?
Spinal decompression therapy is a revolutionary computer-aided technology that helps treat the symptoms of low back and neck pain from herniated, bulging, degenerated and slipped discs. Spinal decompression therapy is FDA-cleared and has been around for more than twenty years. There have been more than numerous successful research studies done on spinal decompression and there are currently more than 5,000 clinics in the U.S. and Canada that are performing spinal decompression therapy treatments. Every day more and more clinics are adding spinal decompression therapy as an alternative to surgery for patients suffering from herniated, bulging, degenerated, and slipped discs. Even when physical therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, pain pills and shots have failed, most patients still receive dramatic pain relief in 4 to 6 weeks of spinal decompression therapy.
WHAT DOES SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY TREAT ?
HOW DOES SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY WORK ?
Decompression is achieved by using a specific combination of force of pull, angle in degree of pull and varying time in order to create a negative pressure inside the discs of the spinal cord. This reversal of pressure creates an vacuum inside the disc that helps to draw in bulging discs and extruded disc material back into place, taking pressure off pinched or irritated nerves. Spinal experts believe that nutrients, oxygen, and fluids are drawn into the disc to create a revitalized environment conducive to healing for both herniated and degenerated discs. Based on the patient’s body weight, tolerance, level of severity, and duration of symptoms your spinal decompression therapy specialist will determine a specific treatment plan based on your individual needs. This will help to ensure the best most long lasting results.
WHAT ARE THE TREATMENTS LIKE ?
At the beginning of each session, you will be comfortably fitted with a harness designed to achieve optimal decompression of the low back or neck. During a session of spinal decompression therapy, you will notice a slow lengthening of your spine as your discs are gradually decompressed and relieved of pressure. The treatment process is safe and relaxing. While some patients with extensively injured discs have reported mild discomfort during the first few treatment sessions, their discomfort generally subsides upon subsequent visits. A patient safety switch provides an extra safety feature, allowing you to stop at any point should you feel discomfort. Each treatment session lasts approximately 30 minutes.