Understanding Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression

UNDERSTANDING NON-SURGICAL SPINAL DECOM PRESSIO N WHAT IT IS • A way of treating sciatica, injured discs, and other painful back problems • Uses motorized traction to stretch the spine and relieve pain • Takes pressure off of spinal discs, which are in between your vertebrae • Creates a better environment for healing in the body WHAT TO EXPECT • PREPARATION • Your doctor will put you on a computer-controlled table • Harnesses go around your pelvis and torso to gently hold you to the table • You may be either face up or face down, depending on your condition • PROCEDURE HERNIATED DISC • Your doctor will use the computer to control the movement of the table • Each treatment is customized to your specific needs • Sessions typically last 30-45 minutes and are comfortable for most patients SPINAL DECOMPRESSION ÖÖÖ ADDITIONAL TREATMENTS • Your doctor may recommend other therapies before or after treatment • Electrical stimulation may be used to make specific muscles contract » Ultrasound therapy may be used to create heat and encourage healing THE BENEFITS OF NON-SURGICAL SPINAL DECOMPRESSION •NON-INVASIVE • Spinal surgery is a serious procedure that often comes with a long recovery • Invasive surgical procedures carry several risks » INFECTION • BLEEDING • NERVE DAMAGE » SIMPLER TREATMENT » It can be hard to predict who will actually benefit from surgery • Non-surgical therapy uses time-tested principles to improve pain • FDA-cleared equipment uses precise forces to induce decompression INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: REJUVENATE CHIROPRACTIC SPA REJUVENATE WwW.REJUVENATEUONLINE.COM CHIROPRACTICSPA Sources: http://www.americanspinal.com/non-surgical-spinal-decompression.html http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/all-about-spinal-decompression-therapy http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/guide/spinal-decompression-therapy-surgical-nonsurgical O:O:O: