Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Therapy Treats Back Problems in Mt Sterling
We work with many back pain patients in our Mt Sterling chiropractic office, and Linton Spine & Joint Chiropractic Center and our staff uses a variety of techniques to help get you out of pain and restore your spine's normal, healthy function. We find spinal decompression to be a very effective approach.
What is Spinal Decompression?
To help you better understand spinal decompression therapy, think of the discs in your spine like little balloons filled with gelatin. When you squeeze them (which occurs due to normal living, sustaining an injury, or other medical conditions), they can protrude, placing pressure on the nerves in your spinal column. This affects your brain's ability to communicate with tissues in the rest of your body.
If the stress on the discs becomes too high, the discs can herniate or protrude. This removes the padding between your vertebrae and can cause discomfort. The purpose of spinal decompression therapy is to relieve this pressure to help improve your body's function and also reduce your level of pain.
Could Spinal Decompression Therapy Work for Me?
Spinal decompression therapy relieves disc pressure through the use of a specially designed table that gently elongates your spinal column through slow and controlled movements. This lessens the pressure placed on your discs. Some studies show an increase in disc height by as much as 1.3 millimeters after just six weeks of spinal decompression therapy.
If you're wondering if spinal decompression therapy could help you feel and function better, simply call our Mt Sterling office and schedule an appointment with Linton Spine & Joint Chiropractic Center today. Your optimal health is our number one goal!
Resources
Apfel CC, Cakmakkaya OS, Richmond C, et al. Restoration of disk height through non-surgical spinal decompression is associated with decreased discogenic low back pain: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010;11(155). doi:10.1186/1471-2474-11-155
Dr. Linton
At Linton Spine & Joint Chiropractic Center, we offer a broad range of treatment options and services to our Mt. Sterling patients. Dr. Linton will work with you to identify which treatments will be the most effective and fitting for your specific needs.