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Are you suffering from back or leg pain? Can you remember the last time you even had a restful night's sleep? Picture if you had tight elastic rolled up onto your upper arm and it was putting pressure down, cutting off circulation to the lower portion of your arm. If you leave it long enough you can see that the color will begin to change and it is very clear that your arm is struggling. It is the same thing with the back, only it isn't as visible and takes a little more work than rolling off elastic. Spinal Decompression is a good resource if you are looking to treat back problems like herniated discs, pinched nerves, sciatica, and degenerative disc disease. These back problems may be the result of an injury from a fall or a car accident, bad posture, bad body mechanics or just old age. It should not be used if the area has metal rods or screws in place, it will not treat myelitis or fractures. What is a Herniated Disc? A herniated disc refers to a problem with one of the discs, or rubbery cushions, between the individual bones (vertebrae) that stack up to make your spine. A spinal disc is a little like a jelly donut, with a softer center encased within a tougher exterior. Sometimes called a slipped disk or a ruptured disk, a herniated disc occurs when some of the softer "jelly" pushes out through a crack in the tougher exterior. Additionally, a herniated disc can irritate nearby nerves and results in pain, numbness or weakness in an arm or leg. On the other hand, many people experience no symptoms, while many may need surgery to correct the problem. What is Spinal Decompression? Spinal decompression is used to treat back pain that is caused by problems such as a herniated disc or sciatica. Spinal stenosis makes the channels of the spinal column narrow, and pressure begins accumulating, causing the vertebrae to compress down on the discs in between. Such stress can lead to the damage that causes back problems such as bulged discs. It is used to reverse the effects and take stress off of the spine. This therapy is beneficial because it treats the exact injured location, not just the symptoms. It goes right to the source of the problem. When the spine is compressed the flow of nutrients and blood is cut off leading to deterioration and breakage. Decompression can be achieved by using a therapeutic table that you are strapped into and a computer controls the table and it provides force and pressure to specific areas of the spine. The force being used against the stressed area will slowly cause it to decompress and the proper blood flow and nutrients can begin to be absorbed. There is also the option of surgery to remove any discs or widen the channels. Using the spinal decompression therapeutic table often results in a permanent fix and for the most part, treatment is no longer needed again. If you have tried taking medications, getting steroid shots, exercising, eating right and still have not found relief then decompression of the spine is a good idea because once you begin to get better you can stop missing time from work, and be able to become more active. Talk to your Alpharetta chiropractor today for more information on spinal decompression and how it can relieve your back pain.
Dr. Matt DiDuro, Alpharetta chiropractor, brings over 17 years of clinical experience working in the health care profession. He taught at Life University and helped develop the next generation of chiropractors. In 2008 he opened Health Choice Chiropractic Center, chiropractor in Alpharetta, for personalized patient care.
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