When a new therapy emerges, medical professions are eager to see whether it is applicable to their patients and is safe for them to perform. One therapy making news over the past few months is spinal decompression. This modality assists with chronic pain in the back and other parts of the body. The FDA has approved spinal decompression therapy as being both safe and effective. This presents new hope for patients who have suffered from chronic pain for many years.
How Does Spinal Decompression Therapy Work?
Damage to a disc in the back, or other back-related ailments, are often the most problematic to resolve. Many patients experience chronic pain even after their body heals, while others appear to have no option but to undergo back surgery. However, spinal decompression therapy may negate the need for surgery in many situations. It is a non-invasive procedure where a machine stretches the back in a slow and gentle way. The idea is to decrease pressure on the herniated disc. This can significantly lessen or completely get rid of the pain a patient is experiencing.
Spinal decompression therapy is also seen as a healthier alternative to pain medication. Many patients live their life taking pills every day, as they try to get on with their lives with chronic pain. But doctors are reporting that spinal decompression therapy can alleviate or eliminate chronic pain. Some patients have a total recovery, while others say their pain is 70 to 90 percent less than it was before.
If you are suffering from chronic pain due to a back injury we can help. Our Huntington Beach chiropractor has over 20 years of experiencing relieving patients of their pain. Come in today and speak with one of our chiropractors to see if spinal decompression therapy is right for you.
