You’re not you when your back hurts. Backache is a condition affecting the back, with numerous causes of pain and various treatment options available. Spinal Decompression: One of the best treatments for back pain is spinal decompression.
What causes spinal compression?
Too much pressure on your spine compresses the spinal cord.
Your spinal cord is a bundle of nerves protected by the spine bones, or vertebrae. It’s a very fragile and essential part of your body because it does things like send messages to your brain and can keep you standing up.
Injuries and Conditions that can lead to compression of the spinal cord are:
- Degeneration of the spine, or osteoarthritis
- Spinal stenosis
- Scoliosis
- Injury
- Tumors on the spine
- Some bone diseases
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Some infections
- Herniated discs
- Bone spurs
When your spinal cord is being compressed, you would likely have pain in your neck, back, and lower back, but it is also possible to experience:
- Weakness, numbness, or cramping in the hands, arms, legs, or feet
- Poor coordination
- An intense burning pain radiating to your hands or feet
- All of these symptoms are severe, and you should contact your doctor at your earliest convenience.
How will Spinal Decompression help me?
Your injury or condition causes compression on your spinal cord and the discs surrounding it. Decompression therapy. Your spine will be stretched, corrected, and relieved from pressure when you sign up for decompression therapy.
There are two types of spinal decompression: nonsurgical and surgical treatment. A neurosurgeon can help you determine which way is best for you.
Nonsurgical decompression is a minimally invasive treatment that works by relieving pressure on your spine, allowing it to heal. When pressure is removed from your spinal column, nutrients and fluids flow more smoothly between each disk because there is no excess weight pressing against them. Additionally, they also receive a rush of oxygen.
As a treatment that contributes to healing, it relieves pressure on your nerves, meaning you will have less back pain.
Material that is putting pressure on your spine may include a needle to help remove it.
He may recommend ultrasound, electrical stimulation, or heat or cold therapy as additional nonsurgical alternatives to treat your compressed spine, based on your individual diagnosis.
He might also recommend some non-invasive therapies, including:
- Physical therapy or an exercise regimen to strengthen your spine
- Rest to promote healing
- Steroid injections or NSAIDs
- Chiropractic braces
According to the American Chiropractic Association, as many as 80% of Americans will deal with back pain at some time in their lives.
Whether it’s an injury or your age that’s making you hurt, help is available. Don’t become a number; call today or book an appointment online to speak with Dr. Campbell at Campbell Chiropractic Wellness Center about nonsurgical spinal decompression therapy!
