Lower back pain affects millions of Americans, often interfering with daily activities and quality of life. While many people learn to live with the discomfort, the truth is that you don’t have to!
Plus, certain symptoms indicate that spinal decompression therapy could provide the relief you’re seeking. Below, we take a closer look!
What is Back Decompression?
Back decompression is a non-surgical treatment that gently stretches the spine to relieve pressure on spinal discs and nerves. This specialized therapy uses precisely controlled force to create negative pressure within the discs, allowing them to retract and promoting healing.
At Keystone Chiropractic, we combine decompression therapy with comprehensive chiropractic care to address various spinal conditions and provide lasting relief.
Signs You Need Lower Back Decompression
If you’ve been experiencing back pain, several specific indicators might suggest that spinal decompression could be right for you. Here’s what to look out for:
1. Persistent Sciatica Symptoms
When your sciatic nerve is compressed, you may feel shooting pain, numbness, or tingling that travels from your lower back down through your legs. If these symptoms persist despite rest and other treatments, decompression therapy may help by relieving pressure on the nerve root.
2. Disc-Related Pain
Whether you have a herniated, bulging, or slipped disc, the pain can be debilitating. These conditions often respond well to decompression therapy as it creates space between vertebrae, allowing discs to return to their proper position.
3. Radiating Leg Pain and Numbness
When pain, numbness, or tingling extends beyond your back into your legs, it often indicates nerve compression. Decompression therapy can help create space for pinched nerves to heal and function properly.
4. Limited Range of Motion
If you find it difficult to bend, twist, or move normally due to back stiffness and pain, compressed spinal structures may be to blame. Decompression therapy can help restore normal movement patterns by addressing the root cause of these limitations.
5. Degenerative Disc Disease Symptoms
As discs naturally age and wear down, they can cause chronic pain and stiffness. Decompression therapy can help manage these symptoms by promoting better disc health and function.
6. Morning Back Pain
If your back pain is particularly intense in the morning or after long periods of rest, compressed discs might be the culprit. Decompression therapy can help restore proper disc height and function, potentially reducing this type of pain.
7. Failed Conservative Treatment
If you’ve tried other conservative treatments without significant improvement, decompression therapy might be the next step. This treatment often helps patients who haven’t found relief through other methods.
Ready to find out if spinal decompression is right for you? Your Plano chiropractor is ready to help! Book your appointment with us today.
