Question: My back is stiff and achy and I often have pain into the buttocks and down my leg. I find it difficult to stand up straight and I can’t walk any distance without the pain increasing. At the grocery store, I have to lean on the cart to make it through. If I sit for a little while I can walk again for a short time. It is hard to get out of bed in the morning and it takes me a long time to get moving. I have already had back surgery and the surgeon tells me there is nothing else he can do. Injections are not working for me anymore. I have enough trouble performing daily activities let alone travel as my spouse and I had planned. These are supposed to be the golden years but I find it is hard not to be depressed. Can anything be done to help me return to a more normal life?
Answer: There is hope. We understand that pain becomes very wearing on people. Arthritis in the joints and degenerative changes in the discs commonly cause the symptoms you describe. This can lead to other conditions such a stenosis, which is a narrowing of the spine. Pressure (compression) is put on your nerves, like pinching a garden hose, which causes your leg pain.
A specially designed table has been developed to decompress discs and reduce the effects of disc herniations. It helps restore motion to arthritic joints and improves your mobility. 75-80% of those completing care have been shown to have a good to excellent response. Spinal decompression (traction) can benefit both the lower back as well as the neck. If any or all of this applies to you, please come see Dr. Derek Hacke for a free consultation to see if this treatment may work for you.