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Spinal Decompression
Spinal Decompression in Galax, VA
Spinal Decompression
is a
SAFE
and
AFFORDABLE
treatment method to relieve many complaints associated with a variety of spinal conditions including Bulging Discs, Slipped Discs, Sciatica, Radiculopathy, and others. Why not come in for a free consultation to see if this treatment is an option for your condition. We have affordable treatment plans and payment options. Why wait?
Spinal Decompression
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy is a spinal disc rehabilitation program that uses FDA cleared medical technology that gently stretches the spine and decompresses the discs. This technique of spinal decompression therapy (unloading due to distraction and positioning) has shown the ability to gently separate the vertebrae from each other, creating a vacuum inside the discs that we are targeting. This "vacuum effect" is also known as negative intradiscal pressure. The negative pressure can induce the retraction of the herniated or bulging disc into the inside of the disc, and off the nerve root, the cal sac, or both. It happens only microscopically each time, but cumulatively, over four to six weeks, the results are quite dramatic. The cycles of decompression and partial relaxation over a series of visits, promotes the diffusion of water, oxygen, and nutrient-rich fluids from the outside of the discs to the inside. These nutrients enable the torn and degenerated disc fibers to begin to heal. Patients are treated fully clothed and are fitted with a pelvic harness that fits around their pelvis as well as a thoracic harness as they lie face down or face up on a computerized controlled table. The doctor operates the table from a computerized console. Each treatment takes about 20 minutes. Most patients find the sessions to be comfortable, and relief of pain can sometimes be noticed in the first few sessions. Of course, this varies depending on the individual condition.
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Outline of Various Studies Proving the Efficiency of Spinal Decompression, Traction, and Distraction
"Results showed that 86% of the 219 patients who completed the therapy reported immediate resolution of symptoms, while 84% remained pain-free 90 days post-treatment. Physical examination findings showed improvement in 92% of the 219 patients, and remained intact in 89% of these patients 90 days after treatment.” Gionis T, et. al.: Surgical Alternatives: Spinal Decompression. Orthopedic Technology Review. 2003; 6 (5).
"Serial MRI of 20 patients treated with the decompression table shows in our study up to 90% reduction of subligamentous nucleus herniation (disc) in 10 or 14. Some rehydration (of the disc) occurs detected by T2 and proton density signal increase (on MRI). Torn annulus (of the disc) repair is seen in all." Eyerman E.: Simple pelvic traction gives inconsistent relief to herniated lumbar disc sufferers. Journal of Neuroimaging. Paper presented to the American Society of Neuroimaging, Orlando, Fla. 2-26-98.
Intermittent Supine (face-up) traction with +50% bodyweight, (10) 20 min. sessions with added exercises showed considerable improvement in 90% of the 62 pt.'s tested. Lidstom A, Zachrisson M: PT of the Low back pain and sciatica. Scan. Journ. of Rehab Med., 2:37-42, 1970.
77 patients underwent non-surgical treatments including pelvic decompression (traction). Changes in disc herniation and good to excellent symptomatic improvement were noted in over 82% of patients. The authors attribute the improving the discs contact with the natural blood supply as providing the healing of the herniation. Komari H, et al.: The Natural History of Herniated Nucleus with Radiculopathy. Spine 21:225-229, 1996
There are many other published studies showing the effectiveness of Decompression Therapy in treating various spinal disorders including Disc Problems and Stenosis. Call us at (276) 236-4878 for more information or to receive copies of these studies.
"Serial MRI of 20 patients treated with the decompression table shows in our study up to 90% reduction of subligamentous nucleus herniation (disc) in 10 or 14. Some rehydration (of the disc) occurs detected by T2 and proton density signal increase (on MRI). Torn annulus (of the disc) repair is seen in all." Eyerman E.: Simple pelvic traction gives inconsistent relief to herniated lumbar disc sufferers. Journal of Neuroimaging. Paper presented to the American Society of Neuroimaging, Orlando, Fla. 2-26-98.
Intermittent Supine (face-up) traction with +50% bodyweight, (10) 20 min. sessions with added exercises showed considerable improvement in 90% of the 62 pt.'s tested. Lidstom A, Zachrisson M: PT of the Low back pain and sciatica. Scan. Journ. of Rehab Med., 2:37-42, 1970.
77 patients underwent non-surgical treatments including pelvic decompression (traction). Changes in disc herniation and good to excellent symptomatic improvement were noted in over 82% of patients. The authors attribute the improving the discs contact with the natural blood supply as providing the healing of the herniation. Komari H, et al.: The Natural History of Herniated Nucleus with Radiculopathy. Spine 21:225-229, 1996
There are many other published studies showing the effectiveness of Decompression Therapy in treating various spinal disorders including Disc Problems and Stenosis. Call us at (276) 236-4878 for more information or to receive copies of these studies.
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