Lower back pain is the main factor causing limiting activity in patients less than 45 years old, the second most frequent cause for doctor’s visits, and the third most common reason for surgical procedures.
Spine and low back-related conditions are more common now than ever before. 75.8 million Americans (29.9% of adults) suffer from lower back pain. Modern lifestyle choices play a key role in our spine and back general state: lack of regular exercise, poor posture, excess weight, stress, and poor sleep patterns. If back pain is interfering with your daily activities, book your appointment for Spinal Decompression in Huntsville, Texas.
The Causes Behind Lower Back Pain
Although your lifestyle choices can be detrimental to your overall physical state, lower back pain can be an underlying cause of other types of conditions:
- Muscle or ligament strain due to overuse, heavy lifting, and sudden movements
- Disk problems, like disk bulging or rupture, press on your nerves
- Arthritis
- Skeletal irregularities, like scoliosis
- Osteoporosis, a condition that makes your bones brittle
- Inflammation
- Infections, such as kidney stones
It’s important to have a clear analysis of your condition before you start any type of treatment. Always check with your doctor beforehand.
How Can Spinal Decompression in Huntsville, Texas Help Me
Spinal decompression is a method that consists of stretching the spine carefully to relieve back pain (as well as neck and leg pain) and help in the proper healing of degenerating, bulging, or herniated discs. Spinal decompression is one of the most effective treatments for pain and stiffness caused by degenerative or herniated discs, conditions such as sciatica, and accidents or injuries.
There are two types of treatments:
Non-surgical spinal decompression
It works by gently stretching the spine to release pressure from the nerves. This stretch takes the pressure off the spinal disks, which are gel-like cushions between the bones in your spine, by creating negative pressure in the disc.
As a result, bulging or herniated disks may retract, taking pressure off nerves and other structures in your spine. This, in turn, promotes the movement of water, oxygen, and nutrient-rich fluids into the disks so they can heal.
During this type of spinal decompression, the patient lies on a special table, with one harness placed around the waist and the other around the pelvis. The bottom half of the table moves back and forth, while the top half remains stationary causing mild traction.
A session may last 30 to 40 minutes and you may require 20 to 28 treatments over five to seven weeks. Before or after therapy, you may combine with other types of physiotherapy modalities such as:
- Electrical stimulation (electric current that causes certain muscles to contract)
- Ultrasound (the use of sound waves to generate heat and promote healing)
- Heat or cold therapy
- Light therapy
Surgical spinal decompression
This type of spinal decompression is used as a final resource. If other treatments don’t work, your doctor may suggest surgical spinal decompression for bulging or ruptured disks, bony growths, or other serious spinal conditions. The most common types of surgeries include microdiscectomy and laminectomy.
Book your Spinal Decompression in Huntsville, Texas at Pruski Joint & Spine
Regain control of your body and its movement. Led by expert chiropractor Dr. Jeffrey L. Pruski, the Pruski Joint & Spine Center provides a welcoming and warm environment for all of its patients. Our team strives to provide personalized, compassionate care, and our physiotherapy modalities can give you the relief that you have been searching for.
Do not put aside your chance at relieving your pain and start living a comfortable life. Schedule your appointment by calling 936-295-1777 or simply click here.
