Controlling My Back Pain NaturallyControlling My Back Pain Naturally

If you have degeneration of your spine or suffer from a spine injury, you might develop spinal cord compression. This happens when a part of your spine such as a disc, presses against a nerve. This causes pain, numbness, or tingling.

If you're having chronic pain in your back or hip, talk to a chiropractor about spinal decompression therapy. The treatments may help you avoid the need for back surgery. Here's a little information about how spinal decompression therapy works. 

Treatments Are Taken In Your Chiropractor's Office 

Spinal decompression therapy requires the use of a special table. Your chiropractor positions you on the table so the movement of the table can stretch your spine. The goal is to stretch and open your spine to relieve pressure on the pinched nerve.

The table is computerized so it is able to move in the exact way needed to target the portion of your spine that has the compressed nerve. The chiropractor may strap your legs to the lower portion of the table and your upper body to the upper portion. This ensures your upper body stays in place while your lower body moves with the lower part of the table.

You'll Probably Need Several Treatments

Once your spine is stretched, blood flow is restored to the area, and this promotes healing. Once the treatment is over, your spine may gradually slip back into its previous position. That's why multiple treatments are usually needed. With each session, your spine heals a little more.

Each treatment lasts for several minutes, and you'll probably take several treatments that are given over a period of several weeks. The exact number of treatments you need depends on the severity of your condition and how well you respond to treatment.

Spinal Decompression Therapy Can Be Given Alone

You can take spinal decompression therapy as your primary type of treatment, but you can also combine it with other treatments if other treatments will benefit you.

For instance, if you're having a lot of pain, your chiropractor might add ultrasound treatments that deliver deep heat to your back to reduce pain and speed healing. You might even need to take physical therapy to improve your posture, strengthen your back, and learn to sit and work ergonomically to relieve stress on your back.

It usually takes time to heal with spinal decompression therapy since you may need to let an injury to your disc heal before your pain goes away completely. Your chiropractor can help you manage pain as well as provide treatments to help your back heal. They may also offer advice on nutrition and lifestyle choices so your general health improves and your body can heal itself more quickly. 

To learn more, contact a company like Revival Health and Wellness.