Suffering from back or neck pain? Dr. George Kreger and the team at Randolph Chiropractic in Randolph, MA, offer spinal decompression and other effective techniques to help.
Spinal Decompression and Its Role in Chiropractic Treatment
Back and neck pain come in many shapes and sizes and from many different sources. This is one of the main reasons that chiropractic care utilizes so many different techniques – to ensure every patient gets the care that they need. Among the most effective techniques is spinal decompression therapy. Below, Dr. Kreger and the team at Randolph Chiropractic in Randolph, MA, explain this technique and how it helps with back and neck pain.
Compression of the Spine
Even as you sit or stand at this moment, your back is slowly becoming more compact. It happens every day as you move and complete your regular tasks – especially if you practice poor posture while you do them. Injuries can also cause compression of the spine.
As the spine compresses, it puts undue pressure on the spinal discs. Often, this leads to a tear in the outer casing of the disc, and the inner filling spills out onto surrounding nerves. This leads to pain, numbness, tingling, and more.
How Decompression Therapy Works
Decompression therapy is a non-surgical approach. The patient lies on a specialized table and gets fitted to a harness. That harness is also attached to the segment of the table beneath the lower half of the patient’s body.
The chiropractor uses a computer to control the table, according to your treatment plan. The segment beneath the patient’s legs moves slowly and in a controlled fashion in order to gently stretch the spine.
As the stretch occurs, space is created between the vertebrae so that each spinal component can return to its proper place, including the discs. The stretching motion also creates a vacuum-like effect that pulls in the disc’s filling, relieving pressure from the nerve. It also draws in oxygen, blood, and healing fluids, which replenish the discs and stimulate recovery of the spine.
Typically, decompression therapy is combined with other techniques, including adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and therapeutic exercise. Your personalized combination of techniques will ensure optimal healing.
Let spinal decompression help you find the relief you deserve. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Kreger at Randolph Chiropractic in Randolph, MA, by calling (781) 961-5500 today.
