April 01, 2024
Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Care Effective for Reducing Back Discomfort
Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Extremely Effective for Lower Back Pain in Lenexa
We work with many back pain patients in our Lenexa chiropractic office, and Dr. Isom and our staff uses a variety of techniques to help get you out of pain and restore your spine's normal, healthy function. We find spinal decompression to be a highly effective approach.
Understanding Spinal Decompression Therapy
To help you better understand spinal decompression therapy, think of the discs in your spine like water balloons filled with jello. When you squeeze them (which occurs due to normal living, sustaining an injury, or other medical conditions), they can protrude, placing pressure on the nerves in your spine. This affects your brain's ability to communicate with tissues in the rest of your body.
If the stress on the discs becomes too high, the discs can herniate or bulge. This lessens the cushion between your vertebrae and can cause pain. The goal of spinal decompression therapy is to reduce this pressure to help restore your body's function and also reduce your level of discomfort.
Is Spinal Decompression Therapy for Me?
Spinal decompression therapy relieves disc pressure through the use of a specially designed table that carefully elongates your spinal column through slow and controlled movements. This lessens the pressure placed on your discs. Some studies show an increase in disc height by as much as 1.3 millimeters after just six weeks of this treatment.
If you're wondering if spinal decompression therapy could help you feel and function better, simply call our Lenexa office and schedule an appointment with Dr. Isom today. Your optimal health is our number one priority!
Resources
Apfel CC, Cakmakkaya OS, Richmond C, et al. Restoration of disk height through non-surgical spinal decompression is associated with decreased discogenic low back pain: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010;11(155). doi:10.1186/1471-2474-11-155
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Dr. Isom
We believe the body has the ability to heal itself, chiropractors give it the tools to do so. Allowing people to properly recover from sports injuries, auto injuries, and even the normal wear and tear of life. Our Aim: Not only do we focus on treating the pain or symptoms but we also focus on restoring mobility, strengthening, and stabilizing the body. Thereby reducing the risk of re-injury. I want to give you relief from that pain and discomfort.