Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
Healthy Life Chiropractic is proud to offer non-surgical spinal decompression, a unique form of treatment that can help relieve back pain caused by conditions like sciatica, herniated discs or bulging discs, and spinal stenosis. If you suffer from back pain as a result of these or other debilitating conditions, spinal decompression therapy may be the answer you’re looking for.
Non-surgical spinal decompression is a viable alternative to surgery and other more invasive methods. With the help of your chiropractic practitioner and advanced technology, you can hope to enjoy less back pain and discomfort, longer-lasting relief, and the confidence you need to be active again.
The effects of non-surgical spinal decompression can vary depending on your condition. Potential benefits of this treatment include but are not limited to:
Relief of pressure within the intervertebral discs, which consequently minimizes disc compression and reduces radiating sciatic nerve pain
Correction of herniated discs and reduction in herniated disc pain
Restoration of disc function
Increased healing for damaged or degraded discs
Decreased likelihood of degenerative disc disease
Improvement in mobility and flexibility
How Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Works
The core function of non-surgical spinal decompression is gently stretching the spine. This is done by combining the benefits of manual traction and modern technology with the knowledge of one of our expert chiropractic practitioners.
When you visit Healthy Life Chiropractic for non-surgical spinal compression therapy, you’ll lie down on a table to which you’re secured with harnesses. These straps are connected to an advanced computer system, which regulates the conditions of your treatment. The technology manages everything from duration to distraction or angle to intensity, ensuring the effectiveness of the treatment while minimizing discomfort.
By gently stretching the spine through traction, this treatment relieves pressure on the discs that act as cushions between the bones in your spine. It also creates a vacuum-like effect, which induces the flow of water, oxygen, and nutrients that promote healing and strengthening.
The image on the left shows an x-ray of a herniated or bulging disc, which causes pain and discomfort.
The image on the right shows the same patient’s spine after non-surgical spinal decompression, which has corrected the herniation.
Uses and Results of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
Our patients report that non-surgical spinal decompression has helped relieve back pain, discomfort, weakness, and numbness caused by numerous conditions.
Sciatica
Herniated discs or bulging discs
Degenerative disc disease
Posterior facet syndrome
Spinal stenosis
Pinched nerves
Radiculopathy
In addition to its effectiveness for pain relief and management, continued non-surgical spinal decompression therapy can help improve your overall spinal health. By helping keep discs in alignment and allowing them to receive the nutrients, water, and oxygen they need, you can hope to enjoy less back pain and other symptoms well into the future.
"I was experiencing a lot of pain in my feet following the birth of my son. I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in both feet. After seeing my PCP and being prescribed anti-inflammatory medication, I looked into the benefits of Chiropractic care. I was in so much pain from the plantar fasciitis that is because difficult for me to walk. I was unable to carry my newborn and walk because I was concerned for his safety. As part of my care plan, custom orthotics were recommended. Within days of receiving my orthotics I had a reduction in my pain. Regular Chiropractic visits and my orthotics have allowed me to be able to care for my son again!"
- Erica Payne