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Chronic Back Issues? Non-surgical Spinal Decompression May Be Right For You

It is estimated that up to 85% of Americans will suffer from low back pain at least once in their life. Often, the problem will go away with treatments such as stretching and exercise, chiropractic care, or ice and heat. But what do you do if the problem is not going away with common treatments and the symptoms have gotten so severe that normal activities such as walking, driving, or occupational duties are nearly impossible? At this point, it is common for people to seek treatments like spinal injections, heavy doses of pain medications, or exploring the possibility of spinal surgery.
Although these treatments are common, they can be invasive, have long term side effects, and do not always have great long-term outcomes because they do not address the root cause of the problem. For these reasons, people are often in search of effective options without the use of invasive procedures, drugs, or surgeries. This is where Non-surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy (often called Spinal Decompression) can be a great option.
Spinal decompression has been in use for over two decades helping people who suffer from low back issues such as chronic low back pain, bulging/herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, spinal arthritis, sciatica, spinal radiculopathy/neuropathy, and facet syndrome. It is non-invasive, extremely safe, virtually pain free, and best of all, extremely effective.
Spinal decompression works by creating a negative pressure within the spinal discs. The effect of negative pressure on the disc can help bulging and herniated disc material reposition back into place taking pressure off pinched nerves. In addition to helping restore the position of the discs, it is believed that the negative pressure helps to revitalize areas in the spine and create an environment best suited for healing by drawing in nutrients, oxygen, and fluids that are needed for the tissues to heal. Patients often undergo multiple sessions of spinal decompression over a six week period.
So how effective is spinal decompression at treating these types of issues? A study published in the American Journal of Pain Management revealed that 86% of patients dealing with sciatica and low back pain achieved good to excellent results. Another study showed that 84% of patients who did spinal decompression were pain free 90 days after treatments ended.
Low back pain and other related issues can be very difficult to deal with and choosing the correct treatment can be stressful. But for those who are looking for options that don't include injections, pain medications, or surgery, Non-surgical spinal decompression is a great and effective option.

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