Is your doctor suggesting neck surgery, back surgery or pain medication? Before you choose invasive options like surgery or long term medication use, why not try a more conservative approach with little to no risk or recovery.
Much of the literature on decompression/traction therapy shows high rates of success for these ailments:
- Herniated Discs
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Sciatica
- Numbness and Tingling in the arms, hands or legs
- Stenosis
- Facet Syndrome
Research indicates the disc is responsible for a significant number of back, neck, arm and leg pain syndromes. External compressive forces increase the pressure within the disc causing the outer rings to weaken, bulge and even tear. If a disc bulge or herniation occurs, the fragments or bulging material can compress and irritate surrounding spinal nerves leading to numbness, tingling and pain.
How Does Decompression Therapy Work?
Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical, traction based treatment that uses a computerized guided pulley system to cycle through distraction and relaxation phases to gently separate the bones of the spine. A specific spinal segment can be isolated and placed under a negative pressure gradient, causing a vacuum effect within the disc. The disc material that has protruded or herniated outside the normal confines of the disc can be pulled back within the disc, thus taking pressure off the surrounding pain sensitive nerves. In addition to relieving nerve irritation, decompression therapy increases circulation to the disc which stimulates healing within the injured tissues.
We utilize the Triton Decompressive Traction System from Chattanooga Group, the largest manufacturer in traction therapy. In fact, our system offers additional options that many of the other systems do not. In addition to lumbar traction, our system is also capable of cervical (neck) and extremity (wrist / carpal tunnel) decompression traction. Additionally, the therapy can be delivered in a variety of different positions to maximize patient comfort.
How Long is a Typical Treatment?
A typical treatment session for decompression therapy is approximately 20-30 minutes depending on each patient’s condition. In almost all cases, the treatments are completely painless. In fact, some patients fall asleep during their spinal decompression sessions.
Because most patients receive therapy before their treatment to relax the muscles , the total time spent in our office is approximately 45 minutes to an hour.
We have had positive results utilizing 20 treatment sessions over a 6-week period. Although treatment may last up to 6 weeks, many patients feel relief from their pain after only a few sessions.
How do I Know if Decompression Therapy is for Right for me?
Call the clinic (928-775-5500) to schedule a consultation to see if decompression/traction therapy is right for you. We offer very competitive pricing and payment options.