Spinal Decompression / Traction
How does spinal decompression / traction fix my lower back pain?
Dr. Finkelstein performs spinal decompression treatment using a specially made spinal decompression / traction device. This device gently stretches your spine, which improves circulation to the spinal disks and stretches out the major muscle groups in the lower back. This improved circulation and muscle stretching allows the spinal disks to heal properly from most injuries and conditions. Spinal decompression treatment shouldn't take more than 15 to 20 minutes per session. You may need to have multiple spinal decompression therapy sessions to have the maximum amount of relief. The chiropractor will explain your spinal decompression treatment plan with you before your first spinal decompression treatment.
The primary condition treated with spinal decompression / traction are herniated discs or bulging disks. Herniated disks occur when the disk bulges out of its space in the spinal column and a piece of the disc breaks off. This can occur due to an injury or misuse over time. The spinal decompression gives these herniated disks the space they need for their circulation, which ensures that this injury has the chance to heal. Traditional medicine generally involves pain killers and perhaps surgery if the condition is severe enough.
Some traditional doctors are starting to offer spinal decompression treatment, but chiropractors are experts in this area, as we have trained in spinal medicine. We also have years of experience in providing patients with this treatment. Different injuries require different treatments, and even if you are a good candidate for spinal decompression, you may need other therapies or follow-up sessions. That's why the chiropractor is here to ensure you receive every aspect of health care that helps your body perform at its optimal level.
Chiropractic adjustments provide a gentle, non-invasive and non-addictive therapy. Chiropractic adjustments provide greater joint motion and reduce misalignments in the spine and other joints in the body in an effort to reduce inflammation and improve outcome of both the joint in question and nervous system. By increasing joint motion and improving your nervous system function and spinal health, your body can better manage symptoms caused by lower back pain, herniations and disc bulges.
Here are some of the health benefits spinal decompression / traction, chiropractic care and chiropractic adjustments can provide patients with disc issues such as herniations or disc bulges:
Improved spinal and muscle flexibility
Reduced pain and discomfort
Decreased nerve and muscle inflammation
Improved biomechanics and range of motion
To see if chiropractic care is right for you, the Spinal Wellness Center, a Chiropractor in Quakertown, PA 18951 will provide you with a consultation, initial exam and if necessary, refer you out for x-ray or MRI. Based on the outcome of our chiropractic exam and consultation, we will provide you with the correct chiropractic care and also may choose to co-treat your low back pain with other healthcare professionals including masseuses, physical therapists or other primary care physicians.
