What Conditions Can Be Treated With Spinal Decompression Therapy

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This article answers the question "what conditions can be treated with spinal decompression therapy?" This therapy is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment for back or neck pain resulting from degenerative disc disease, sciatica, a bulging or herniated disc, and facet syndrome. The therapy works by distracting the spine's vertebral segments to generate a negative pressure, or in the discs between the vertebrae. The created negative pressure enables nutrients and water to be delivered to the needed regions.

FDA Approved, Safe and Effective Treatment

Non-surgical spinal decompression therapy is an FDA approved therapy proven that is effective and safe in treating chronic lumbar (low back) and cervical (neck) conditions. The success of the treatment for a patient would vary with the patient's particular condition, his willingness to follow the recommended treatment plan, how long he has been affected by the disorder, and other factors.

Some of the conditions that can be treated with this therapy are described below:

Spinal Stenosis which is stenosis or abnormal narrowing of the spinal column and is a condition which may occur in any area of the spine. The usual reason for the problem is spinal degeneration that comes about with aging.

Degenerative Disc Disease is a natural outcome of the aging process. With the passage of time, people demonstrate changes in their discs because of a small or great degree of degeneration. The disease varies in nature.

Pinched Nerves are a condition resulting from injury or damage to the nerve from compression or direct compression that makes the nerve incapable of properly sending its signal. The reason for a pinched nerve depends on where the nerve is located.

Sciatica results from compression of a spinal nerve root in the lower back. It affects the hip, back, and outer side of the leg.

Failed Back Surgery - A second spinal surgery is not advisable for a person with failed back surgery syndrome after spinal surgery. So, non-surgical spinal decompression therapy is an option that can be considered.

Facet Syndrome - It is a condition where the joints in the back of the spine deteriorate and consequently cause pain. Facet joints are located at all levels, on either side of the lumbar spine. They are responsible for about 1/5th of the general stability in the low back. The facet joints are so positioned as to provide whatever support is required particularly with respect to rotation.

Arthritis - It is a disorder marked by inflammation of one of more joints. The result is swelling, restricted movement, pain, and stiffness.

Promising Alternative to Medication and Surgery

It can be concluded that there are a number of conditions that can be effectively treated with spinal decompression therapy. The therapy is indeed a viable alternative to surgery and medication.