Your spine houses your spinal cord, a bundle of nerves that carries messages between the brain and the body. If these nerves are compressed or damaged, it can lead to pain, restricted range of motion, muscle weakness, and dysfunction throughout the body. The discs between each vertebra serve as shock absorbers for the spine, allow for flexibility, and create space for the nerves to exit the spinal cord and service the body. They have a tough, fibrous outer layer surrounding a soft, gel-like center. Due to wear and tear, these discs can start to wear out and even collapse, putting pressure on the adjacent nerves and causing pain, numbness and tingling, muscle weakness, loss of sensation, and other nerve dysfunction.
A bulging disc occurs when the disc’s outer layer weakens or becomes damaged. As a result, the disc protrudes or bulges outward, extending beyond its normal boundaries. The bulge may press against nearby nerves or spinal structures, potentially causing pain and other symptoms. If the outer layer becomes so weak that it tears, the gel-like center can seep out of the disc and apply direct pressure on the nerves. This is a disc herniation.
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Treatment for disc injuries, like a disc bulge or herniation, can vary widely. The traditional medical approach to treating disc injuries involves drugs and surgery to remove damaged tissue. The chiropractic approach presents a much sought-after alternative. Chiropractic offers a natural, non-invasive approach to correcting musculoskeletal problems and optimizing the nervous system to function and heal better.
If you’re suffering from low back pain, neck pain, headaches, or feel pain that radiates into your arm and leg, spinal decompression therapy may be the ideal solution for you. Spinal Decompression Therapy is available at 1-Spine Chiropractic in Lubbock, TX and can effectively treat a variety of conditions and complaints.
How Our Spinal Decompression Plan Works
Get Out Of Pain
We pride ourselves on getting to the root cause of the issue to get you out of pain and keep you that way. Each chiropractor takes their time to really listen to and address each of your concerns.
Corrective Care
Structural problems demand structural solutions. Our care is designed to address the spinal misalignments and postural distortions that are causing your symptoms for long-term pain relief.
Find Stability
We aren’t interested in masking your symptoms. We’re committed to long-term well-being so you can take control of your life and be prepared for anything that comes your way.
How Spinal Decompression Therapy Works in Midland, TX
What is Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Spinal decompression therapy reduces spinal pressure by moving the discs back into place and realigning the joints. This can be done through traction, a method that uses stretching and pulling to relieve stress on the spine. A traction table slowly pulls the patient, stretching their spine and relieving pressure on the discs. This can alleviate pain and, more importantly, allow the discs to rehydrate and heal. In the case of a bulging or herniated disc, the soft center, no longer feeling the pressure, can reabsorb into the disc, and the outer layer has the chance to heal.
A decompression session can take 10-15 minutes and is pain-free. Many patients report that decompression feels good, as it relieves stress on the spine that is causing pain and other symptoms.
Common conditions and symptoms that are effectively treated by spinal decompression include:
- Sciatica
- Herniated Disc
- Bulged Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Elbow Pain
- TMJ
- Headaches
Scientifically Researched
Clinical studies suggest that the majority of candidates experience relief within a few sessions with nonsurgical, traction-based spinal decompression therapy. The results are so impressive that it’s covered by many insurance plans.
The Kennedy Decompression Technique
Dr. Marin has completed a certification course taught by Jay Kennedy, D.C., with over 40 hours of hands-on training and an examination to understand this advanced technique. Furthermore, Dr. Marin has completed the National Decompression Certification Program, taught by the well-known Dr. Kaplan, a leading expert in spinal disc disorders and the creator of the certification program.
With this advanced training, Dr. Marin is pleased to provide the latest, most cost-effective solutions in treating spinal disc disorders.
Benefits of Spinal Decompression Therapy in Midland, TX
How Spinal Decompression Helps
You can reduce back pain by decompressing pressure on nerves, muscles, and discs in your spine through spinal decompression therapy. It is easier to treat problems through this type of therapy as fewer risks are involved. There is no need to take time off of work to recover. In just 10-15 minutes, decompression can reduce muscle spasms and improve muscle strength and flexibility.
Spinal Decompression Therapy helps to improve your circulation by increasing blood flow to the area and allowing your heart to pump more efficiently. You will feel less tired after treatment as a result. You can move more freely and possibly even notice a change in your posture if you have upper back, neck, and shoulder issues.
Spinal decompression therapy is combined with chiropractic care to help patients improve their flexibility, range of motion, and overall health. You can see improvements after only a few treatment sessions, empowering you to return to your daily activities more efficiently.
Who Can Benefit From Spinal Decompression?
Athletes, office workers, seniors, people injured at work, auto accident injury victims, and anyone suffering from back pain may benefit from this form of therapy.
Spinal decompression therapy may help athletes’ performance, flexibility, pain relief and recovery, and muscle soreness.
Office workers, or anyone sitting for long periods, may be in danger of developing spinal compression through the pressure from prolonged sitting and bad posture.
Seniors typically deal with spinal issues as their bodies age, and their discs deteriorate. The therapy can help slow down this process and strengthen muscles and tendons, resulting in better flexibility and range of motion.
Accident victims can also benefit from spinal decompression therapy if they have some spine-related trauma.
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4425 W Wadley Ave Ste 200, Midland, TX 79707
Frequently Asked Questions
What is spinal decompression therapy?
Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical treatment aimed at relieving back or neck pain by gently stretching the spine.
How does spinal decompression work?
It utilizes motorized traction to relieve pressure on the spinal discs, promoting the movement of water, oxygen, and nutrients into the discs.
What conditions can spinal decompression help with?
It’s beneficial for herniated discs, bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, facet syndrome, and spinal stenosis.
Is spinal decompression therapy painful?
No, it’s generally painless and comfortable. Patients might feel a gentle stretching sensation during the procedure.
How many sessions are needed, and what are the results?
Typically, a course of 20-25 sessions is recommended. Results vary, but many patients experience significant pain relief and improved mobility.
$67 New Patient Special
Includes consultation, examination & x-rays (if necessary). First adjustment not included.