Spinal Decompression and Your Spinal Health
The discs between your vertebrae can become damaged over time. If you have a herniated disc, this narrows the space between vertebrae. The pressure caused can lead to inflammation of a nerve ending, causing you pain or tingling down your arms or legs. Spinal decompression techniques are used to open up the space between your vertebrae in order to give your discs the space they need to recover. Without spinal decompression, the disc will remain herniated and slow to heal.
What to Expect From Spinal Decompression Techniques
A chiropractor may use a specialized table with straps to stretch the area of your spine that is compressed. This is a gentle process, and is not going to be painful. If you have tight muscles from the compressed area, supportive therapies help to relax your muscles and improve circulation. It is possible to feel some relief after your first session, but it is beneficial to continue treatment over a period of time.
Chiropractic Care for Spinal Compressions
Chiropractic care is progressive, and you will want to schedule with the chiropractor consistently to get the most benefit out of treatment. During the first stage of treatment, seeing the chiropractor three times a week is a standard protocol. Learn the stretching and strengthening exercises you are taught to promote healing, and complete your exercises in between sessions. As you heal, you can start to see the chiropractor less often. If chiropractic helps your condition, you might consider maintenance therapy every month to maintain your progress.
Call for Chiropractic Care Now
If you have headaches, lower back pain, neck pain, or shoulder pain, it's time to learn more about the benefits of chiropractic care. Contact Hazel Green Chiropractic & Wellness Center by calling 256-828-4288, and set up your first appointment. Spinal decompression techniques can be used to reduce or eliminate your need for surgery when you have an area of compression in your spine.