- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Therapy
- Trigger Point Injection Therapy
- Homeopathic Trigger Point Injection Therapy
- Celiac Plexus Block
- Cervical Epidural Nerve Block
- Cervical Medial Branch Block
- Epidual Blood Patch Therapy
- Lumbar Discography
- Lumbar Epidural Nerve Block
- Lumbar Facet Rhizotomy Neurotomy
- Lumbar Medial Branch Block
- Lumbar Sympathetic Ganglion Block
- Occipital Nerve Block
- Percutaneous Discectomy
- Sacroiliac Joint Block
- Stellate Ganglion Block
Chiropractic
How Does Spinal Decompression Work?
Non-surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy works by separating the spinal vertebrae thereby reducing the pressure within the disc (intradiscal pressure).
Cycles of decompression and partial relaxation, over a series of visits, promote the diffusion of water, oxygen, and nutrient-rich fluids from the outside of the discs to the inside. These nutrients enable the torn and degenerated disc fibers to begin to heal.
Proper patient selection is essential for favorable outcomes. Patients are treated fully clothed. For the lower back, patients are fitted with a pelvic harness that fits around their pelvis as well as a thoracic harness as they lie face up on a computer controlled table. For the neck, patients lye face-up with their head cradled in a comfortable rubber head piece. Patients relax by listening to music or watching television during their treatment.
The doctor, therapist or technician operates the table from a computerized console, where a customized treatment protocol is entered into the computer. Each treatment takes about 20-30 minutes. The average treatment protocol is approximately 18 to 28 treatments within a six to eight week period of time, depending on the individual's case.
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy is very effective at treating bulging discs, herniated discs, pinched nerves, sciatica, radiating arm pain, degenerative disc disease, leg pain, and facet syndromes. Proper patient screening is imperative and only the best candidates are accepted for care. A detailed history, thorough examination, weight bearing x-rays and MRI’s are needed.
This therapy offers to treat the root cause of the diseased or pathological disc based on the anatomical and physiological principles of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. Spinal Decompression Therapy relieves pressure from the disc, which, in turn, relieves pressure from the associated nerve.
Research has shown that Spinal Decompression Therapy can create a negative pressure within the disc causing a "vacuum effect". This vacuum effect can "suck" the disc material back inside, thus relieving the pressure from the nerve.
According to the FDA 510k papers, the definition of decompression is "unloading due to distraction and positioning", and additionally, "unweighting due to distraction and positioning". This is important because the "unloading" of the injured area creates positive changes in the microcirculation of the disc and nerve roots.
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy is based on the following principles:
- Decompression of the involved disc creates a negative intradiscal ("within the disc") pressure which, in turn, creates
- A vacuum effect which reduces ("sucks in") the size of the herniation, and which then takes pressure off the involved nerve root
- The pumping motions, due to Spinal Decompression Therapy, called, "imbibition", allows nutrients to be exchanged at the level of the disc and inflammation around the nerve root to be dispersed resulting in reduction or elimination of low back pain.
If you think you may be a candidate for Non Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy, please call today to schedule your consultation.