You’ve probably heard the term spinal decompression. It may have been referring to the surgery that eases pressure on nerves in your spine. However, not all decompression is surgical. And the type of decompression we offer at Integrated Health and Injury offers a range of benefits. Let’s discuss how our chiropractor in Decatur or Atlanta provides spinal decompression, how it could benefit you, and what the risks are.
Keep in mind that we provide this service to our chiropractic walk-ins!
General Information
Spinal decompression is a procedure that consists of you lying on a table on your stomach. Our practitioner will attach a series of rigging to you that then connects to a device. This machine will gently pull your spine in both directions simultaneously. The force is minimal, so you feel no pain or discomfort.
Benefits of Spinal Decompression
Spinal decompression relieves pressure on the discs located in between your vertebrae. Due to an injury or the aging process, you could suffer from pain associated with an issue with your disc. The treatment will ease pressure on the discs and allow them to heal. The treatment also allows blood to flow more optimally throughout your spine. As a result, this region receives the nutrients it needs for the healing process.
We should mention that this is a non-invasive treatment. In other words, there’s no incision. You won’t have a lengthy downtime like you would from a surgical procedure. In fact, you can go back to living life like always as soon as you walk out the door. Therefore, even if you only have a small window of opportunity to visit us on your lunch break, come in. We can treat you, and as soon as you leave you’ll be able to complete your job as always.
In allopathic medicine, pain relievers are often thought of as the go-to method for pain relief. However, these drugs can be dangerous. When used on a long-term basis, they can damage your kidney and liver. Certain medications can be addictive. This isn’t taking into consideration that they can cause mild, yet bothersome, side effects, such as constipation. When you opt for non-surgical spinal decompression, you don’t have to worry about a medication causing you side effects. Our treatments are all-natural and non-addictive.
Plus, spinal decompression helps address the root of pain, rather than masking the problem.
Conditions Treated With Spinal Decompression
We may recommend spinal decompression for a number of problems affecting your back, including a bulging or herniated disc or degenerative disc disease. Our practitioner may recommend it if you have spinal stenosis or fibromyalgia. Sciatica occurs due to damage or compression on your sciatic nerve, and spinal decompression may ease pressure on that nerve to reduce pain, promote healing, or a combination of both.
Safety Regarding Spinal Decompression
Firstly, a chiropractor in Decatur or Atlanta who offers this procedure ensures it’s safe for you before you even lie on the table via an evaluation.
If you have osteoporosis, our practitioner will recommend you don’t receive this treatment because of how susceptible your vertebrae are to an injury. We’ll want to know about any screws or plates in your spine since they could interfere with the safety of the procedure. Additionally, this procedure isn’t for pregnant women. Moreover, if you happen to experience pain, we’ll stop or alter the treatment.
At our practices, our chiropractor in Decatur or Atlanta may advise you to receive spinal decompression. Overall, spinal decompression is a safe treatment for most people. And we take every step possible to ensure you receive the highest level of results.
Book an appointment with Integrated Health and Injury, serving Atlanta, Decatur, and the nearby Georgia regions, to see if spinal decompression can help you. Use our contact form, or call us at the following:
Decatur – 404-288-9000
Atlanta – 404-691-4822
Don’t forget we accept chiropractic walk-ins!