Pain Free
Start the New Year
By Dr. Ward Wagner
Are you able to do the things you enjoy or is there pain in your back, neck, or legs that keeps you from living your best life? Do you have a herniated disc, multiple herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, facet syndrome, or any other type of spinal problem? Spinal decompression with the help of laser technology could be the answer you are looking for. You are not alone if you have back pain. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes, 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work, accounting for more than 264 million lost work days in one year. Spinal discs are responsible for a significant number of incidents of back, leg, neck, and arm pain syndromes. Since the discs do not have their own blood supply, they do not receive fresh blood and oxygen, making it difficult for healing to take place when an injury occurs. Spinal decompression takes pressure off the spinal discs, which helps promote the movement of water, oxygen, and nutrient-rich fluids into the discs to enhance healing. Spinal decompression is a noninvasive procedure that does not require surgery. What is more, the combination of decompression therapy and laser therapy provides a treatment that is unmatched in its effectiveness. Together these therapies promote increased production of adenosine triphosphate (which floods the cells with energy and aids with healing), decrease inflammation, improve the function of your nerves, and boost healing time through improved intracellular metabolism. Spinal decompression is highly recommended by Neurological Research. Their study found that of 778 patients receiving spinal decompression therapy, 92% said that they showed improvement. If you suffer from neck or lower back pain, cervical or lumbar spinal decompression can be delivered in a controlled and proven method. Decompression therapy is very affordable and less expensive than surgery. Because not all conditions qualify for decompression treatment, comprehensive screening methods are conducted to determine if spinal decompression therapy is right for you.
If you would like to find out more about spinal decompression to help alleviate your back or neck pain, contact Dr. Ward Wagner at Dixie Chiropractic, 435-673-1443.
St. George Health & Wellness Magazine | January/February 2021 61
