Spinal Decompression Therapy

Spinal decompression therapy is a technique designed to relieve pressure on your spinal discs, which are the gel-like cushions between your spinal bones. 

The Symmetria Integrative Medical team performs decompression therapy using a decompression table. To perform the therapy, the team straps you onto the table, which decompresses your spine by physically moving. 

Not only does this stretch the muscle, but it also provides relief by creating negative pressure inside the spinal discs, which makes them retract or reposition, and prompting the body to release healing nutrients to the spinal discs.

To improve their accuracy, spinal decompression tables feature sensors that detect where your muscles are resisting so that the machine can target that area. The team also uses MyoVisionsEMG ScanVision® devices to measure back pain.

SPINAL DECOMPRESSION

If you are suffering from the above symptoms gentle spinal decompression may be the answer for you.  This non-surgical procedure can provide lower back and neck pain relief as well as relief for; sciatica pain, bulging discs, herniated discs, and degenerative discs.

The gentle distraction forces of Spinal Decompression create a decompression of the spine with unloading due to distraction and proper positioning.  This can help to improve blood flow and nutrient exchange to the injured area.

Therapy sessions typically last less than 20 minutes, 3 times a week for 1 month.  Most patients feel pain relief with as few as 6-10 treatments and are released from treatment after 8 weeks.

A complete program targeting the function of the stabilization ligaments, tendons, and muscles is a vital part of Spinal Decompression. Exercise and adjunctive therapies such as heat, muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and cold therapy can assist in the rehabilitation of these structures. Our goal is to not only help heal the disc but to also enhance muscular control and support of the back and neck.

Regular home exercise and periodic visits to our office will help in maintaining your spinal health and reduce the probability of re-occurrence. Clinical results of this procedure have been effective in over 75% of the patients treated, and most patients find long-term relief or effective management of their pain when they complete the entire program of treatments.

Call today for more information about how our team at Symmetria Integrative Medical can help you find the relief you've been looking for.

Spinal decompression is an excellent non-surgical solution for many patients. Spinal decompression therapy may provide you with pain relief if you suffer from any of the following lower back issues:

• Sciatica
• Degenerative disc disease
• Herniated or bulging discs
• Diseased or injured spinal roots

Spinal decompression may not be right for you if your lower back pain originates with:

• Pregnancy 
• Osteoporosis
• Broken vertebrae
• Spinal tumors or metastasized cancer

It also may not work for you if you’ve had spinal fusion surgery, or if you have spinal implants like artificial discs.