Spinal decompression is a non-surgical chiropractic treatment to treat many spinal ailments. It may even prevent back surgery for people with herniated discs, sciatica and back pain. A spinal disc is the soft cushion that is located between each individual vertebra along the spine. The disc has a soft center and a harder outer covering. When there is a crack in the outer covering, a bit of the soft center can leak out. This may result in the nearby nerves being irritated which is very painful and may result in numbness in an arm or leg. If the disc is in the lower back, it could put pressure on the sciatic nerve causing pain and numbness in the lower back, buttocks and legs.

Chiropractic doctors use a non-invasive, safe treatment called spinal decompression. This …show more content…
This may happen when you lift a heavy object, do a sudden movement, while exercising or participating in a sport. Upper back pain is often caused by weak upper-back muscles, auto injuries or sports injuries. This type of upper back pain is most amenable to chiropractic treatments such as spinal decompression.

Spinal decompression is becoming popular as an alternative to spine surgery. There has been extensive research into the treatment that shows it is safe and effective. It has provided relief for people who have suffered extreme back pain for years. If you have back problems, spinal decompression may save you from herniated disc surgery, spinal fusion surgery or neck disc surgery.

Spinal decompression is a chiropractic therapy that is non-surgical, drug-free and non-invasive. It may cure several spinal ailments including sciatica, failed back surgery and herniated or bulging discs. Our chiropractic doctors will learn your health history, and discuss with you the appropriateness as well as any contraindications to determine the best treatment for your back