Spinal decompression is a type of non-surgical treatment that is effective at alleviating pain and symptoms related to a spinal issue. If you experience pain or symptoms that disrupt your life, Dr. Vincent Gross, Dr. Martha Enos, and Dr. James Sites of Honest Spine Health offer spinal decompression from our Pittsburgh and Glenshaw, PA, locations. This treatment is beneficial for relieving sciatica pain as well as symptoms caused by herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative disc disease.
What is Spinal Decompression?
Decompression of the spine refers to a chiropractic therapeutic option for which a patient lies on a table specially designed for this intervention. A chiropractor, with or without the use of the table's mechanism, applies gentle traction that pulls on the spine and creates negative pressure within the spine's discs.
This pressure change encourages a herniated or bulging disc to retract, promoting the delivery of healing nutrients and oxygen to the affected area.
Spinal Decompression Benefits
The following outlines the potential benefits provided by spinal decompression -
- Spinal Decompression Reduces Nerve Pressure
When a spinal disc becomes misaligned or herniated, it often presses a nearby nerve, creating symptoms including pain, tingling, and numbness that can make moving difficult.
- Spinal Decompression Promotes the Healing and Recovery Process
Spinal decompression therapy helps to improve blood circulation, which delivers essential healing agents to the impacted area. These nutrients aid in fortifying damaged tissue, reducing inflammation, and enhancing one’s mobility and flexibility while minimizing discomfort and pain.
- Spinal Decompression Restores Proper Alignment
Spinal decompression refers to an effective chiropractic treatment that can restore your body's natural spinal alignment. When the spinal column or nervous system is appropriately aligned, each can function optimally, reducing related muscle and joint pain and stiffness.
Contact Pittsburgh and Glenshaw, PA, Chiropractors Today
For more information regarding the benefits of spinal decompression, contact Dr. Gross, Dr. Sites, Dr. Enos, or an Honest Spine Health staff member at 412-821-2600 (for the Babcock location), 412-486-6060 (for the Mt. Royal location), or online.
