Learn About Spinal Decompression With Nashville Chiropractor

By Lilia Slaybaugh


Many might be wondering what spinal decompression is. Especially the kind that does not require surgery. Though the descriptions sounds threatening, it is a style of traction which a Nashville chiropractic professional might opt to perform, that is actually quite simple.

Spinal decompression therapy is performed by having you lie face down or face up, depending on what the doctor thinks is best, on a special table which gently stretches and then relaxes the spine. This reduces the pressure on one's discs, helping herniated or bulging disks slip back into place, as well as helping improve nutrient flow to the disks. The technique is FDA approved and can be highly effective for many patients - including people who did not benefit from surgery.

Needless to say, a good chiropractor will only recommend this therapy if they think you will benefit from it. It is not recommended for pregnant women or for people with metal plates in the spine or advanced osteoporosis.

Before beginning this approach, the chiropractor will order x-rays to make sure there are no fractures in one's spine that may not fare well being stretched. Those patients who qualify for this therapy, particularly those with herniated or bulging discs, will benefit from this process. It is such a relaxing procedure that many individuals tend to fall asleep while it is in progress.

It is often made even more effective when used in conjunction with more traditional chiropractic manipulation. A good chiropractor may recommend spinal decompression therapy as part of an overall plan of care along with chiropractic manipulation, massage, heat or cold therapy, ultrasound therapy, etc.

Whether this, or any of the other natural techniques, will benefit an individual and provide relief, can only be determined by a highly qualified and properly trained chiropractor. This traction approach is very effective, though a chronic back pain patient will need to meet certain criteria to verify that it will be safe in their particular situation.




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