Spinal Decompression
Gravity is not kind. It pulls on your body from the time you were born. And, this can wear and break down even the healthiest of bodies. But, we have a solution. Our manual spinal decompression services will work with your spine and surrounding muscles to help relieve the pressure on the spinal discs.
These spinal discs are there in the spine and act as cushions in the spine and are between each of the vertebrae. These discs can get overly squished, causing bulging and ruptures. But, taking care of the spine with spinal decompression can help aid with preventing bulging and ruptured discs. Also, things such as heavy lifting, aging as well as poor posture can cause this issue.
Spinal decompression is a form of traction to takes the pressure off of the spine and helps relieve the compression on the spine. This can be done with mechanical devices as well as the hands. This is very natural and done without any surgery. Many times our clients are getting arm and leg pain that is associated with a compressed spine. When we offer spinal decompression services, this allows the patient's body a bit of relief from that compression. This will allow the discs to shift back into place as well.
How long do I have to do treatments?
There is actually no set answer for any patient. Some of our treatment takes just a few visits and others take a much longer time. We work with each person on an individual level. And, we are happy to go at your pace as well. We understand that this takes time and time isn't always easy to come up here with. With our busy lifestyles and schedules, time is of the essence, however, ignoring your spine issue will not make them go away. If you choose to https://www.health1stchiropractic.com ignore your spinal issues, they will, in fact, become worse. Spine issues do not fix themselves, often times, they become much worse.
How much with Spinal Decompression cost?
Spinal Decompression is typically covered by your health care insurance provider. All the costs of any of our treatments will certainly be discussed with you. If you are concerned about cost, you can schedule an appointment and we would be happy to go over this as well.
Spinal decompression has been a great way to offer our patients some relief. By following the treatment plans and getting regular check-ups, it can provide relief for years to come as well. It is not invasive and is as simple procedure we do right here in the office. For the most part, it is not painful, however, we are adjusting bones, so you may experience mild pain later. We suggest you use ice for the bones and heat on any muscles that hurt from the spinal decompression.
Over time your body will adjust to the spinal decompressions and it will most likely not hurt as much as well. If you feel numbness or radiating pain down your arms or legs, give us a call today! We can put our spinal decompression to work for you.