Can Spinal Decompression Treat Herniated Discs and Arthritis of the Spine?
If you’ve tried other treatment options for disc herniation and arthritis of the spine and have not found relief, you might consider spinal decompression. Spinal decompression is a safe, non-surgical herniated disc treatment that also alleviates symptoms of arthritis of the spine. Schedule an appointment with our Sandy Springs chiropractor to discover how spinal decompression can treat herniated discs and arthritis of the spine.
What is Spinal Decompression?
Spinal decompression is a safe, non-invasive, non-surgical medical treatment. It utilizes the Vax-D Therapeutic Table, which is a motorized traction table that is an FDA-approved medical device that applies a calculated and executed amount of force or resistance that slowly stretches your spine.
What Should You Expect from Spinal Decompression?
When you visit our chiropractor for spinal decompression, you will lie full-clothed on the Vax-D Therapeutic Table. You will be fitted with a specialized harness and can hold onto hand grips. Our chiropractor will use a computer to control the movement of the table according to precise measurements and evaluations she made specific to your condition and symptoms. Each treatment lasts around 30 minutes, and most patients experience no pain or negative side effects.
How Does Spinal Decompression Treat Herniated Discs?
As the traction table gently stretches the spine back into alignment, herniated discs are slowly pushed back into place. This relieves the pressure the herniated disc was putting on the sciatic nerve. With that pressure gone, you will no longer experience sciatica symptoms or your symptoms will be greatly reduced like back pain, numbness, tingling, and radiating pain.
How Does Spinal Decompression Treat Arthritis of the Spine?
As the traction table stretches the spine, it allows for the free flow of nutrients, oxygen, and blood throughout the spine. It can release any fluid buildup in the facet joints, thus reducing pressure, inflammation, pain, and stiffness, and improving circulation and range of motion.
Who is a Good Candidate for Spinal Decompression?
You are a good candidate for spinal decompression if you are suffering from a herniated disc, age-related disc degeneration, arthropathy or arthritis of the spine, or back pain that has not been relieved by other treatment methods. If your symptoms are preventing you from living a happy, healthy, pain-free life, spinal decompression might be able to give you back function and mobility and reduce your pain and discomfort.
Ready to Learn More About Spinal Decompression in Atlanta?
If you want to find out if you’re a good candidate for spinal decompression, come see our Sandy Springs chiropractor, Dr. Helene Levinson. Dr. Levinson has over 30 years of experience in helping patients overcome herniated discs, arthritis of the spine, and other conditions using safe, non-invasive chiropractic therapies. To learn more or schedule an appointment, call us today at (404) 257-0404 or request an appointment online.
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