Herniated discs cause pain to your neck down to your back. A simple daily task can even cause pain. Some patients look for a surgery when the pain is no longer bearable. It happens when they notice the pain earlier but do nothing.
Surgery is expensive. It also needs a lengthy recovery time. All you have to do is look for a decompression chiropractor if you want a non-surgical treatment. Spinal decompression therapy focuses on reducing the pressure inside the disc.
Spinal decompression therapy
Spinal decompression therapy eases the pressure felt on the spinal discs. The treatment uses a motorized table to stretch the spine in a controlled manner. A small negative pressure in the disc is created. The bulging disc material moves back to the center when the pressure decreases. This helps reduce irritation on nearby nerves.
Spinal decompression alternates between:
- relaxing cycles
- gentle stretching
The specific discs are targeted accurately. The process encourages better flow of nutrients in the discs to support healing. The session is short, like 20 minutes or more.
Studies have shown that the therapy helps both:
- lumbar (lower back)
- cervical (neck) discs
Realistic expectations
Spinal decompression therapy provides effective relief. Yet, it understands what to expect. People cannot experience complete pain relief after one session. Improvement happens gradually with the actual treatment plan.
Patients begin to notice pain reduction in 4 to 6 weeks for:
- lumbar
- cervical herniated discs
The full treatment plan ends in 8 weeks. It is reported to have results of:
- reduced pain
- less stiffness
- easier to perform everyday activities
You normally see varying results. The outcome affects several factors:
- size of the herniation
- patient’s age
- overall health
- consistency with exercises
Some patients experience faster relief. Others need more time to see improvement.
FAQs
Is a herniated disc life threatening?
A herniated disc is not a life threatening health condition. It becomes very risky if it presses heavily on spinal nerves. It causes permanent damage.
Is a herniated disc treatable naturally?
Some herniated discs heal with rest. Others take physical therapy to ease the pain until treated. Some patients choose non-surgical therapy or decompression therapy from a chiropractor.
Who cannot take spinal decompression therapy?
Spinal decompression therapy is not good for patients with:
- fractures
- infections
- severe osteoporosis
- other spinal conditions
Is a herniated disc a condition for both men and women?
Yes. A herniated disc affects both men and women. Statistics show it is diagnosed approximately twice as often. It is common to people aged 30 to 50.
Can spinal decompression therapy fight herniated discs?
Spinal decompression therapy is a non surgical treatment to ease pressure on:
The spine is stretched in controlled cycles using a motorized table. It creates negative pressure inside the disc. The studies show it reduces herniation size and eases pain.
Is a herniated disc common to both men or women?
Men suffer from herniated discs more than those women. Men between the ages of 20 and 50 have the greatest risk of herniated disc development
