How Spinal Decompression Can Help With A Herniated Disc
There are some factors in life that we can’t seem to do anything about, like aging and the threat of having some kind of accident. As we age, our bones and discs will become prone to damage. And having some kind of trauma can do the same or even worse. In both cases, there are tendencies wherein the discs in our spine become damaged; like bulging or breaking open. When the inner material breaks all the way through the outer fibers this is called a herniated disc.
So what are the best ways to determine if you have a herniated disc? Or where the damage has occurred, is it in the lower back, neck, or upper back. You may experience numbness, pain and weakness in a particular area. The most common area however, is the lower back.
To determine the location and severity of the disc problem I usually order an MRI or CT scan after a thorough history and exam have been done. Patients with disc problems may experience pain that may last for weeks, months or many years. Most of the patients that present to the Arizona Back Institute have been suffering for quite some time.
Because of the frequency with which herniated discs occur, there are many treatments that have been developed to treat them.
Some of the most commonly used traditional medical options for herniated discs include physical therapy, Stretching, yoga, and Pilates. Traditional treatment also may include medication, spinal injections and often surgery.
The problem is that most of these treatments don’t offer a long term solution. That is the number #1 reason so many people seek out my office for spinal decompression. Spinal decompression in my opinion is the most successful treatment I have utilized for the treatment of disc pain in the lower back and neck.
I personally use the DRX9000 in my office. In the past 10 years I have offered spinal decompression to thousands of patients and have seen the most remarkable results. It provides a highly desirable alternative to invasive surgery.
The Understanding of the use of the DRX9000 is quite easy to comprehend. Since the main issue is in the treatment of herniated discs the treatment is ideal. It works by reducing the pressure in the disc until such time that a vacuum is formed. This vacuum reduces the herniation and decreases the pressure on nerves and other pain sensitive structures, reducing the feelings of pain and the disability.
Spinal Decompression requires you to undergo a minimum of 20 sessions; about 4-5 sessions in a week. This is combined with supportive exercises and other treatment modalities to increase the overall effectiveness of the treatment.
The pain of a herniated disc can be a life altering experience. Finding the right course of treatment can be a difficult proposition. If you don’ choose the right course of treatment you may be doomed to repeat episodes.
Randall Pruitt, DC,DACNB, DAAPM is a board certified chiropractic neurologist and an authority on spinal decompression for back pain. Click here to learn more about Spinal Decompression In Phoenix Arizona. You can also Order a copy of his Herniated Disc Guide.
