If you’re experiencing back or neck pain, whether it’s due to sciatica, a pinched nerve, an injury, or another cause, you’re likely not your usual self. Body pain can range from mild to intolerable, and it can be brief, develop in spurts, or be a chronic condition. Fortunately, however, chiropractic treatments with spinal decompression therapy can be extremely effective at alleviating your pain and healing the source of your injury from the inside out.
Spinal decompression therapy is an effective, nonsurgical, and noninvasive treatment modality for spinal injuries and pain that uses specialized motorized traction to gently stretch the spine. This therapy can remove pressure and tension from the spine, alleviating pain and healing discomfort. Here, our chiropractor in Altamonte Springs at Roach Spine and Disc Center discusses why spinal decompression can be so effective. Contact us today to learn more about our services!
Causes Of Spinal Compression
Due to the laws of gravity, our bodies are constantly under some degree of pressure. However, this amount of pressure is minimal and equitably distributed throughout the body, based on the capacities of each body area. Thus, when an increased amount of pressure is put on the spinal cord, the spinal column—a collection of vertebrae surrounded by nerves— may become compressed. The healthy condition and proper functioning of the spinal cord are critical to regular movement and actions.
When an injury, bone disease, herniated discs, bone spurs, certain infections, scoliosis, spinal stenosis, or gradual wear and tear occurs to the spine, compression occurs. If your spinal cord is compressed, you may experience neck and back pain, weakness, numbness, cramping in the hands, arms, legs, or feet, coordination issues, and burning pain. If you suspect your spine may be compressed, your Altamonte Springs chiropractor can provide a diagnosis and suggest the best course of treatment for your needs.
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How Spinal Decompression Works
Injuries to the spinal column and a lack of proper spinal alignment often result in increased amounts of pressure on the spinal cord and its protective surrounding discs. During spinal decompression therapy, the spine is stretched, pressure is removed, and misalignments are corrected. This minimally invasive therapy helps your body heal naturally, promoting the flow of an increased amount of oxygen, fluids, and nutrients throughout the spine, encouraging the body’s natural healing processes.
In addition to removing pressure on and decompressing the spine, another benefit of this nonsurgical treatment is that it can achieve negative pressure between the spinal discs, repositioning slipped discs, displaced discs, and bulging discs and disc material. Whether you suffer from sciatica, degenerative disc disease, or another spinal-related condition, spinal decompression can help! Contact Roach Spine and Disc Center today to learn how spinal decompression can benefit your spine and health.
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