Spinal Decompression Therapy is the utilization of a technology developed to overcome the natural guarding reflexes present in the spinal muscles. By overcoming this inherent mechanism a negative pressure is created inside the disc space actually decompressing the disc. This in turn creates a vacuum affect that draws the bulging or herniated material back into place while drawing in vital nutrients to help the disc heal. Just like the dry sponge will 'suck up' water, the jelly-like substance is drawn back into the disc, decreasing pressure on the nerve root and relieving pain and numbness. The vertebral height expands to allow more space for the disc as compression is relieved.
Therapy typically includes ancillary treatments, like core strengthening, other physical medicine modalities as well as nutritional support. Patients are encouraged to consume a lot of water and a standard recommendation is half of their body weight in ounces per day. Certain medical conditions are contraindications to Non-surgical Spinal Decompression: severe osteoporosis anlylosing, spondylitis, spinal fractures, surgical procedures where there are metal implants such as screws or rods, cancer and spinal tumors. For the well selected candidate this procedure offers a very successful alternative to more invasive and often dangerou
To understand how Spinal Decompression helps to relieve pain, you first must understand what causes the pain. The spinal column is composed of vertebrae which are the bones of the spine and between each of the bones are intervertebral discs which act as shock absorbers making the spine flexible allowing us to twist and turn. Healthy discs have a tough cartilage outer layer with thick and flexible features containing an inner jelly-like component. Discs compress when pressure is put upon them and act like a sponge when it's compressed and decompressed, the water is forced out of the sponge with compression and when the pressure is removed, the sponge 'sucks the water back in.
Spinal Decompression Therapy is the utilization of a technology developed to overcome the natural guarding reflexes present in the spinal muscles. By overcoming this inherent mechanism a negative pressure is created inside the disc space actually decompressing the disc. This in turn creates a vacuum affect that draws the bulging or herniated material back into place while drawing in vital nutrients to help the disc heal. Just like the dry sponge will 'suck up' water, the jelly-like substance is drawn back into the disc, decreasing pressure on the nerve root and relieving pain and numbness. The vertebral height expands to allow more space for the disc as compression is relieved.
Therapy typically includes ancillary treatments, like core strengthening, other physical medicine modalities as well as nutritional support
Patients are encouraged to consume a lot of water and a standard recommendation is half of their body weight in ounces per day. Certain medical conditions are contraindications to Non-surgical Spinal Decompression: severe osteoporosis anlylosing, spondylitis, spinal fractures, surgical procedures where there are metal implants such as screws or rods, cancer and spinal tumors.
For the well selected candidate this procedure offers a very successful alternative to more invasive and often dangerous procedures. - 15439
Therapy typically includes ancillary treatments, like core strengthening, other physical medicine modalities as well as nutritional support. Patients are encouraged to consume a lot of water and a standard recommendation is half of their body weight in ounces per day. Certain medical conditions are contraindications to Non-surgical Spinal Decompression: severe osteoporosis anlylosing, spondylitis, spinal fractures, surgical procedures where there are metal implants such as screws or rods, cancer and spinal tumors. For the well selected candidate this procedure offers a very successful alternative to more invasive and often dangerou
To understand how Spinal Decompression helps to relieve pain, you first must understand what causes the pain. The spinal column is composed of vertebrae which are the bones of the spine and between each of the bones are intervertebral discs which act as shock absorbers making the spine flexible allowing us to twist and turn. Healthy discs have a tough cartilage outer layer with thick and flexible features containing an inner jelly-like component. Discs compress when pressure is put upon them and act like a sponge when it's compressed and decompressed, the water is forced out of the sponge with compression and when the pressure is removed, the sponge 'sucks the water back in.
Spinal Decompression Therapy is the utilization of a technology developed to overcome the natural guarding reflexes present in the spinal muscles. By overcoming this inherent mechanism a negative pressure is created inside the disc space actually decompressing the disc. This in turn creates a vacuum affect that draws the bulging or herniated material back into place while drawing in vital nutrients to help the disc heal. Just like the dry sponge will 'suck up' water, the jelly-like substance is drawn back into the disc, decreasing pressure on the nerve root and relieving pain and numbness. The vertebral height expands to allow more space for the disc as compression is relieved.
Therapy typically includes ancillary treatments, like core strengthening, other physical medicine modalities as well as nutritional support
Patients are encouraged to consume a lot of water and a standard recommendation is half of their body weight in ounces per day. Certain medical conditions are contraindications to Non-surgical Spinal Decompression: severe osteoporosis anlylosing, spondylitis, spinal fractures, surgical procedures where there are metal implants such as screws or rods, cancer and spinal tumors.
For the well selected candidate this procedure offers a very successful alternative to more invasive and often dangerous procedures. - 15439
About the Author:
Randall Pruitt, DC,DACNB, DAAPM is a board certified chiropractic neurologist and an authority on spinal decompression for back pain. Click here to learn more about Spinal Decompression In Phoenix Arizona. You can also Order a copy of his Herniated Disc Guide.
