If you suffer from spinal stenosis, you understand the crippling effect of walking short distances, standing for too long, or the overall feeling that your spine is closing in on itself. Stenosis, the narrowing of the spinal channels, puts crushing pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots.
While surgery (laminectomy or fusion) is often presented as the only way to “open up” the space, it is a major procedure with significant risk and recovery time. At Roach Spine and Disc Center, we offer Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression as a non-invasive treatment to manage and relieve the pain of spinal stenosis.
How Decompression Gently Restores Space
Spinal decompression provides a unique, gentle way to increase the dimension of the spinal canal and the neural foramen (the small openings where nerves exit the spine), reducing the physical irritation on the nerves.
- Increases Disc Height: In many stenosis cases, the narrowing is caused by a collapsed or degenerated disc. Decompression works to rehydrate and elevate the disc, which naturally increases the space between the vertebrae. This is a critical factor in relieving central canal narrowing.
- Stretches Ligaments: The therapy gently stretches the spinal ligaments, which can become thickened and hardened with age and contribute to the narrowing. This improved flexibility can help open up the space around the spinal cord.
- Reduces Inflammation: By reducing the pressure caused by compressed tissues and improving circulation, the inflammatory cascade is calmed, further easing pressure on the sensitive nerve roots.
We’re not cutting away bone or permanently fusing segments; we are using controlled mechanical force to gently restore the spine’s natural geometry and create much-needed breathing room for your nerves. This can offer profound relief and improved walking tolerance without the risks associated with major spinal surgery.