If you suffer from chronic and sever back pain, you are not alone. Nearly 75% of Americans complain about the aches and pains that threaten the quality of their everyday lives. Fortunately there is a new treatment, decompression, that works to alleviate the pain associated with slipped or herniated discs in the back. This method is an alternative to back surgery which can leave a person laid up for weeks and there is no guarantee that they will be free from back pain after the surgery is complete. But it is important to know about the different types of decompression therapy out there so you can make an informed decision when or if you choose this method of therapy to lessen your back pain.
Some say that inversion therapy can help in decompressing the spinal vertebrate by allowing bulging or slipped discs to slide back into place. You will tend to find inversion tables at local fitness clubs and not in a chiropractor's office. While there is some evidence that using an inversion table is helpful at reducing some of your back pain, most chiropractic professionals urge people to seek professional help and leave these tables to the use of fitness instructors.
There are also computerized forms of spinal decompression. Some of the more popular ones are the Cox technique, Vax-D, and the DRX 9000. They are all machines that a chiropractor uses to create space between the vertebrate, also known as traction. Traditional traction uses pulleys and cables while these new machines do not. All of them are computerized and are a non-invasive, non-surgical alternative to alleviate back pain. Treatment with each of these machines needs to be be done almost daily for the first few weeks and can then be spaced out as needed to keep the pain at bay. Results with each machine varies, but nearly 70% of those who use them report a decrease in pain within the first few uses. These machines work well for conditions like a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, or facet joint syndrome.
You should see results fairly quickly and they should last as long as you are careful not to cause any trauma to the spinal region. Once your pain has subsided, you will notice a heightened level in your energy and mood as well as being able to sleep sounder and longer. It is amazing how chronic pain can affect every aspect of your life and when it is gone, how much better you will feel and how much more positive your outlook on life will be.
It is important to note that elderly individuals who might have fractures of the spine or who show signs of osteoporosis should not use decompression as their chosen form of therapy for their back pain. Using decompression therapy can severely damage the spine, the nerves connected to the spine, or even break the back altogether. All professional chiropractors will thoroughly evaluate each patient in order to determine if decompression therapy will be beneficial to the patient.
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