Why Consulting For Spinal Decompression Is In Demand

Posted by Michael009 on February 22nd, 2017

Modern lifestyles are to be blamed for a plethora of health ailments. One such lifestyle based concern is the high prevalence of back and neck pain, which has pervaded society at an alarming rate. Due to the constant strain that contemporary lifestyle puts on our body, the American Chiropractors Association (ACA) has reported that one half of all working Americans complain about back pain every year and that this is one of the main reasons for missing work.

If you can relate with the statistics mentioned above, you might be looking for a solution to your back pain. Spinal decompression, which has reprieved many patients of the agony, could work for you.

What Is Spinal Decompression

Briefly, spinal decompression is a kind of spinal disc rehabilitation technique utilized by chiropractors with the help of FDA approved equipment and technology. The whole technique works by stretching the spine and relieving pressure on the spinal discs of the patient.

This process can be either surgical or non-surgical and due to the effectiveness of non-surgical spinal decompression, we will focus on the same.


How Spinal Decompression Is carried Out

Many advances in medical science & technology have been made since the 1980s and now you don’t need to undress while a pelvic harness is fitted on your body as well as a thoracic one across the chest before lying on the spinal decompression table face down.

The table is automatically controlled through an on-board computer which determines the angle and force of distraction. The table thus enables the application of traction force to the spinal discs, which over time induce the vacuum effect. Each session takes about 30-45 minutes, though this can vary depending on your condition.

A spinal decompression consultation with your doctor and chiropractor is essential before undergoing spinal decompression therapy. Some of the conditions that might be improved with this technique include back and neck pain, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, worn spinal discs among others.

However, if you have a fracture, tumor, mental implants or advanced osteoporosis, it is recommended that you don’t undergo spinal decompression due to the heath risks involved.

There are many firms which have dedicated themselves to carry out advertising of spinal compression in addition to selling these tables, which can help you get more patients to your medical facility if you are a doctor. This is one of the safest and most convenient therapeutic solutions for  back pain and the fact that all the equipment is FDA approved makes it even more ideal.