Are you considering non-surgical disc decompression for your chronic pain? Determine if the treatment is right for you first. Here are also some ways to tell if it’s for or not for you, which can (and should be) confirmed by a chiropractor experienced in the therapy:
Commonly treated conditions
The therapy is usually prescribed for low back pain arising from a variety of spine conditions, such as sciatica, herniated or degenerated discs, spinal stenosis, and other spinal nerve disorders. Through the computer-controlled treatment, the spine undergoes stretches to relieve the pressure on the pinched nerve or bulging spinal discs. Nutrients will then freely flow through the area and aid the healing process.
Special cases
Non-invasive disc decompression may also be recommended for back pain that does not respond to previous treatments. That includes chiropractic manipulations, physical therapy, oral or injectable medications, and even back surgeries. The procedure may be combined with other therapies like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, ultrasound, and heat or cold therapy for optimal results.
Contraindications
You should also recognize the factors that make you an unideal candidate for the therapy for your own safety. If you have fractures, advanced osteoporosis, and metal implants along the spine, your bones, which are already weak or compromised, may get injured further. If your have conditions like tumors, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and pregnancy, you should not be treated with the therapy as well. Your chiropractor can prescribe other disc decompression therapies or refer you to specialist surgeons if necessary.
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