What is The Best Treatment Program For Spinal Decompression?
Many people are confused by the treatment protocols offered with spinal decompression. Some patinets are given cold packs, heat , massage or a combination of all of these. While some do other exercises in conjunction with their decompression therapy.
While many of these additional treatments may give short term relief many the majority are not productive in adding any long term value to the treatment.
This is common in the therapy world, as passive treatments are often performed because they make the patient feel good at the time, but they don’t offer much in the way of structural change.
Many studies have been done showing a significant amount of muscle atrophy and weakness associated with common disc problems.
The disc injuries most common are disc herniation’s, bulges and degenerative discs.
These same studies have proven time and again that if left untreated this muscle weakness will lead to more spinal instability and another episode as severe or worse within 1 year.
This is why spinal decompression coupled with aggressive core strengthening is the best approach.
Dealing with the muscle weakness and spinal instability must be done cautiously as to not load or irritate the disc, but must be done nonetheless if full recovery is expected.
Spinal decompression and deep spinal stability training is the best combination for creating the optimal environment for healing.
Dr. Randall Pruitt is a board certified chiropractic neurologist. He started the Arizona Back Institute in Phoenix Arizona back in 2002. You can learn more about how he uses the DRX9000 in Arizona by clicking here.
