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Therapy for stress-free days Non-surgical spinal decompression is ideal for those with constant neck pain and backaches

N A complete history of the patient is for examination and diagnosis. A thorough physical examination of the neck and back includes range of motion testing, as well as palpation and inspection of the spine

on-Surgical Spinal Decompression is a revolutionary new technology used to treat disc injuries in the neck and in the lower back. This safe, drug-free treatment works by gently lengthening and releasing the spine, creating negative pressures within the spinal discs. This reversal of pressure creates a vacuum effect within the disc space, and helps to pull the bulging disc material back into place, taking pressure off pinched nerves and surrounding soft tissue. Lasting results for chronic back and neck pain have been achieved with this innovative new technology. If you suffer from long-standing back or neck pain, including pain that radiates into your leg, you are probably a candidate for the therapy. An examination, history, and review of diagnostic imaging will be necessary prior to starting care. A short trial session of Spinal Decompression Therapy, usually 10 minutes, is also performed to make sure the patient is comfortable with the equipment. This is done to ensure that this treatment is right for the patient. There are very few patients who will not be able to undergo Spinal Decompression Therapy, including cases of severe osteoporosis, certain types of spinal fusion surgeries, rheumatoid arthritis and pregnancy. Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression is very effective at treating bulging discs, herniated discs, pinched nerves, sciatica, radiating

arm pain, degenerative disc disease, leg pain and facet syndromes. Proper patient screening is imperative and only the best candidates are accepted for care. The average treatment times are between 15 to 20 minutes each session over the course of several weeks. During treatment, most patients experience a gentle stretch in the low back or neck. Some patients may experience light side effects such as mild muscular soreness during treatment. The sensation would be similar to what a person might experience at the onset of a new exercise regimen. However, most patients find this therapy quite comfortable and relaxing and tend to fall asleep during their session. Additional therapies to spinal decompression may include electrical muscle stimulation and cold therapy. Exercise and nutritional programmes may also be prescribed to support the benefits of spinal decompression therapy and improve patient outcome.

nerve roots or the area of the spinal column that may have sustained injury. Additional specialised tests are also performed to determine the extent of nerve root irritability. When a physician does the necessary testing to assess motor strength, reflexes and sensory distribution, he can then isolate exactly which nerve root is being affected.

Patient diagnosis and examination A complete history of the patient is for examination and diagnosis. A thorough physical examination of the neck and back includes range of motion testing, as well as palpation and inspection of the spine. A thorough neurologic examination is also performed to determine the main areas of muscle weakness or neurological dysfunction, and this can help narrow down the affected

To visit or not to visit The first contact for the patient should be their doctor or physician. The general practitioner should be able to take care of a majority of the problems such as physical therapy, medication and recommended exercises. Once the pain becomes chronic or the patient is diagnosed with Sciatica, their doctor should refer them to a spine specialist.

Knowing when surgery is required Surgery tends to be the choice of the patient. Most patients decide to look into surgery when the pain is so bad that it affects their lifestyle, hobbies and ability to cope with people. This is also a last option for many people when everything else has failed. Surgery is generally a patient’s only option when it is a life or death situation (trauma or cancer), nerve damage or impending nerve damage due to progression of problems and deformities.

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