Thursday 27 October 2016

Nashville Chiropractic Office Performs Spinal Decompression

By Lilia Slaybaugh


Many might be wondering what spinal decompression is. Especially the kind that does not require surgery. Though the descriptions sounds threatening, it is a style of traction which a Nashville chiropractic professional might opt to perform, that is actually quite simple.

Perform by chiropractors, spinal decompression is a therapy that the patient lies on a specially designed table in either the face up, or face down, position as instructed. The device is designed to gently stretch and relax the spine, reducing pressure on vertebral discs, improving nutrient flow to them, and providing extra benefit of helping those that have become bulging or herniated, slip back into place. This is an FDA approved technique that can be extremely effective for a lot of individuals, particularly those who have aversion to surgery.

Needless to say, a good chiropractor will only recommend this therapy if they think you will benefit from it. It is not recommended for pregnant women or for people with metal plates in the spine or advanced osteoporosis.

The chiropractor may want to take X-rays or have them taken first, as spinal decompression can make fractures in the spine worse. That said, it works very well for qualified patients who are suffering from bulging or herniated disks. The therapy is also painless - in fact, some people fall asleep in the middle of it.

Chiropractors will often make this method part of an overall plan of approach, which means using multiple techniques to address the particular issues of a patient's unique circumstances. This may be used in conjunction with therapies such as adjustments, manual manipulation of the spine, ultrasound, the application of cold or hot compresses, therapeutic massage, and more.

Whether this, or any of the other natural techniques, will benefit an individual and provide relief, can only be determined by a highly qualified and properly trained chiropractor. This traction approach is very effective, though a chronic back pain patient will need to meet certain criteria to verify that it will be safe in their particular situation.




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