Spinal Decompression - Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS SPINAL DECOMPRESSION?
Spinal Decompression therapy is a non-surgical, non-invasive, painless, clinically proven, computerized, and FDA cleared treatment that reduces pressure in the lower back and neck regions for patients that have a diagnosis of herniated and or bulging disc, degenerative disc disease, and radicular pain including sciatica and stenosis.

HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Spinal Decompression gently relieves pressure on the spinal nerves within the spinal disc space by targeting the specific injured disc. The decompression occurs by creating a negative pressure thus allowing disc material that has protruded or herniated to be drawn back in (similar to a vacuum).

IS IT SAFE AND IS IT PAINFUL?
Spinal Decompression is totally safe as well as a very comfortable treatment. Most patients fall asleep during their Spinal Decompression treatment. The machines also have an emergency stop switch that is controlled by the patient if needed for an extra safety precaution.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED BEFORE SEEING RESULTS?
Normally, Spinal Decompression is a 20 treatment protocol. Most patients notice substantial relief within a few treatments. Some patients notice relief after just one treatment. Others will follow a course of slow, gradual improvement over time - every patient is different.

IS THE RELIEF TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT?
Patients are reporting permanent relief with this treatment especially compared to all other treatment modalities that are being used specifically for treatment of neck and back pain. For preventative and re-hydration purposes, bi-annual follow-up visits are recommended to receive optimal results.

WHY IS SPINAL DECOMPRESSION BETTER THAN TRACTION?
Years ago, traction was widely used for ailments with neck and back pain. To simply put it... Spinal Decompression is the “NEW AND IMPROVED” treatment with clinically proven success rates more than two times that of regular traction. Traction triggers the normal response to stretching by creating painful muscle spasms that worsen the pain. Decompression is painless and quickly targets the source of the problem by pulling blood and nutrients back into the disc allowing the body’s natural fibroblastic response to heal the injury and re-hydrate the disc.

CAN SPINAL DECOMPRESSION BE USED FOR PATIENTS THAT HAVE HAD PRIOR SPINAL SURGERY?
In most cases, Spinal Decompression treatment is helpful when failed back and neck surgery has occurred. With Spinal Decompression there is NO down time, NO medications, and NO risk of infection UNLIKE spinal surgery. However, anyone who has acute spinal fractures or surgical fusions with metallic hardware is automatically excluded from receiving treatment.

WHY IS CORE -STRENGTHENING SO IMPORTANT AFTER COMPLETING SPINAL DECOMPRESSION?
The core-strengthening and stabilization component of our therapy is the key to long-term success. It will enhance your overall strength and lessen re-occurrence of your prior debilitative conditions.

IS SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY COVERED BY INSURANCE?
Bring your insurance card with you and we will be glad to check your benefits. Most importantly, we want to determine if we can help you. If you are a candidate for spinal decompression, we will explain your treatment plan in detail and answer any additional questions you may have.

If you, or someone you know, suffer from the symptoms above, you could be a candidate for spinal decompression. To take the first step towards the quality of life you deserve but thought you may never have again, call us to schedule a free initial consultation so that we may better understand your individual symptoms.

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