Do you suffer from chronic pain that interferes with your quality of life? Conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and sciatica can be annoying and painful. Don’t lose hope. You can get better with our spinal decompression treatment.
Spinal Decompression
At 417 Spine you can expect the highest quality of care, and that includes our equipment. Our DOC Decompression Table allows you to relax as you receive treatment in a safe, quiet environment. You will simply rest comfortably while receiving traction for your compressed nerves and skeletal system.
Our spinal decompression table uses sensors to find points of tension. It gently moves your spine into a corrected position that will allow it to heal. Our chiropractors receive extensive training on this equipment, and this machine is suitable for children and adults of all sizes.
This non-invasive treatment method offers a solution for individuals dealing with debilitating conditions such as sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome, among others.
The essence of spinal decompression lies in its gentle stretching of the spine, which can alleviate pressure on compressed discs. This sophisticated technique not only aims to enhance spinal health but also to improve the overall quality of life for patients.
By creating negative pressures within the disc, spinal decompression therapy encourages the movement of water, oxygen, and nutrient-rich fluids into the discs, thus fostering a better healing environment.
Bulging Disc
Over time the discs in your spine can lose shape and bulge, expanding beyond their normal shape in your spinal column. This occurs when the cartilage ring in a disc flattens and pushes the gel out, which then hits nerves.
Herniated Disc
Spinal discs contain a type of gel surrounded by a fibrous ring. You can also think of it like a shell. Sometimes the shell gets a hole in it and the gel escapes. This is what happens in herniated discs. The material slips out and pushes on nerves. Both of these disc injuries can lead to sciatica.
Sciatica
Sciatica is a painful condition in which an injury or condition causes pressure on the sciatic nerve. It often occurs as a result of a herniated or bulging disc.
Essentially, the spine has 33 bones that make up the vertebral column. The vertebrae are stacked on top of each other like a tower. The spine also has flat, circular discs that work as shock absorbers between each vertebra. They contain a type of gel that is surrounded by a tough cartilage ring.
Symptoms include mild to severe pain, usually from the low back and down the buttocks, thighs, and calves. It usually just affects one side of the body. You might also experience an electric shock feeling. Many people also deal with numbness, tingling, and weakness.
For those enduring the relentless discomfort of sciatica, characterized by sharp pain that travels from the lower back down to the legs, spinal decompression offers a ray of hope.
The targeted relief it provides can significantly reduce, if not altogether eliminate, the pain caused by sciatic nerve compression. This is achieved by relieving the pressure on the discs and nerves, allowing patients to experience mobility and comfort once thought to be lost.
Spinal decompression treatment helps by taking the pressure off of these discs. That means they stop pressing on nerves, giving the nerves a change to heal from irritation and inflammation. This reduces symptoms of sciatica.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Spinal decompression can also help with carpal tunnel syndrome. This is a condition that causes tingling, weakness, and pain in the hands. It is common with folks who have jobs with repetitive actions – like computer work – that wear on hands or wrists.
The alignment and health of the spine play a critical role in nerve function throughout the body, including those affecting the wrists and hands. By addressing spinal health, chiropractic care can mitigate the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, offering a holistic approach to healing that goes beyond the confines of conventional treatments.
Where Is The Carpal Tunnel?
To find this affected area, hold out your hand and turn it so the palm faces upward. Imagine a “tunnel” of ligaments, bones, nerves, and tendons that go from the wrist to the hand. The median nerve runs the length of arm. Repetitive motions compress the median nerve, causing swelling pinches the nerve at your wrist.
Symptoms include feelings of numbness or tingling in your fingers, especially thumb, index and middle fingers. Someone people experience of feeling of swelling, while others have a “shock” sensation in their fingers.
Spinal decompression treatment can speed up healing. Carpal tunnel is often a result of spinal misalignment from poor posture. When you slouch, your body recruits other muscles to help you move, which can cause compensatory shoulder or elbow pain. This adds pressure to the delicate bones of the wrist and hands, resulting in median nerve compression.
Spinal decompression can help by finding painful points in the neck, then gently expanding the area with traction to relieve pressure. This will ease the tension in your shoulders, arms, wrists, and hands, reducing carpal tunnel symptoms.
The benefits of undergoing treatment on a spinal decompression table extend beyond the immediate alleviation of pain. Patients often report enhanced flexibility, increased range of motion, and improved posture.
This form of therapy can significantly reduce the reliance on prescription painkillers, which carry the risk of addiction and other side effects. By focusing on the root cause of spinal issues rather than merely masking symptoms, chiropractic care fosters a pathway to long-term health and well-being.
We’re Here To Help
Choosing to see a chiropractor for spinal decompression therapy is a decision to invest in your long term health. The personalized care and attention provided in a chiropractic setting ensure that these treatments are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Whether you’re battling sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, or simply seeking to enhance your overall spinal health, our spinal decompression table is another tool of chiropractic care that can unlock the door to improved health and vitality.
For those suffering from painful conditions related to the spine, spinal decompression therapy offers a promising and innovative solution. By embracing this non-invasive treatment, patients can embark on a path to recovery marked by pain relief, improved functionality, and an enhanced quality of life.
The chiropractic benefits of spinal decompression therapy underscore the importance of seeking specialized care that goes beyond conventional methods, paving the way for a healthier future.
Call 417 Spine to schedule an appointment and get started on the road to better health that comes naturally.
