What Is Spinal Decompression?

It is the process of freeing pressure put on the spine because of an injury occurring while playing sports or after suffering car accident whiplash. This procedure often involves surgery. However, your Beverly Hills chiropractor can perform this treatment without requiring you to “go under the knife.” Decompressing the spine also could help if misalignment occurred because of aging or if back pain is the result of fibromyalgia, sciatica, or other medical condition.

What is non-surgical spinal decompression?

It is a non-invasive process by which a patient can feel less pressure on the spine. This form of treatment helps align vertebrae in a way that prevents bones from running against one another. It also can place disks back into their original positions, which alleviates pain, discomfort, inflammation, and more.

How do chiropractors perform decompression procedures on the spine?

This process involves the use of a traction table or comparable device to stretch the spine. A computer typically controls the stretching action while a patient lies down on a padded table. Some parts of the body will be secured during this procedure. Bracing certain body regions facilitates the pulling of the spine, which helps correct problem areas.

What conditions can decompression chiropractic therapy treat?

Patients undergoing this procedure can find relief from lower back, neck, leg, or foot pain. This treatment can also correct bulging or herniated disks, injured nerve roots, or worn vertebrae joints. Disk or nerve diseases could also be treated by decompressing the spine.

Contact Beverly Hills Comprehensive Medical Group Today

A chiropractor can help you with all your spinal adjustment needs to provide pain relief. Contact Beverly Hills Comprehensive Medical Group at 310-657-0366 or stop in at our Beverly Hills, CA office to make an appointment.