A Quick Overview of Edmond Spinal Decompression Therapy

A Quick Overview of Spinal Decompression Therapy There are two forms of spinal decompression therapy: Nonsurgical spinal decompression therapy, which is a type of traction that can be used to relieve pain in the back. It involves the gentle stretching of the spine, taking pressure off of the disks, which cushion the space between the bones. Nonsurgical spinal decompression can be used to treat pain in the neck and back, but it's worth noting that some conditions, such as sciatica, can cause pain in the legs and feet as well.

Surgical spinal decompression therapy, which is typically used as a last resort. If nonsurgical therapy hasn't proved effective then surgery may be needed to correct disks in the back, remove or fuse bone, or remove bone growths. This option is only taken after very serious consideration with a medical professional.

For the purposes of chiropractic care, the focus is on the nonsurgical spinal decompression therapy that Oklahoma residents can certainly benefit from if they've experienced chronic pain, and are looking for methods for relief that don't involve surgery or medication.

Steps of Treatment: A therapy session can last between 30 and 45 minutes.

There may be a series of treatments, but you may also begin to feel relief after your very first visit.

The patient is placed on a table, either face down or face up, during the therapy. Your chiropractic care professional will determine exactly what needs to be done, taking your diagnosis and unique medical history into account.

A harness is placed around your upper and lower body.

Through mechanized traction, it will slowly take pressure off of your spine, allowing freer movement of water, oxygen, and your body's own regenerative, nutrient-rich fluids to reach your disks.

After the process, and between sessions, your chiropractor may also recommend therapy using heat or electrical stimulation.

The amount of treatments necessary will vary from patient to patient, but the best thing to know is that you should feel improvements in your general range of mobility, and your amount of back pain. If you feel any serious discomfort or pain before, during, or after a therapy session, it's necessary to let your chiropractor know. Your feedback, as a patient, is part of the process of providing accurate and effective medical care.

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