Back pain is a routine issue that affects many men and women of all ages. There are a lot of different causes of back pain, but one of the most common is our spinal discs. As we age, our spinal discs lose their flexibility and that can result in pain. Luckily, there is a method available that can help – spinal decompression therapy.
Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical treatment option for back pain that uses traction to extend the spine. This helps take the pressure off of your spinal discs and easess the pain. Spinal decompression therapy is mostly done on an outpatient basis, meaning you can go home after each session.
The procedure starts with you lying down on a table. The table will then slowly and gently stretch your spine. This stretching action produces negative pressure within your discs, which causes them to bulge and herniate not as much. The result; your pain is less.
Spinal decompression therapy sessions last about 30 minutes and are ordinarily done 2-3 times weekly. Several folks start to see results after about 8-12 weeks of therapy.
If you’re suffering from back pain and are interested in a better likelihood of healing, spinal decompression may be a good treatment option for you. This therapy uses traction to stretch the spine and relieve pressure on the discs, which can help reduce pain. Give Dr. Jung a call today at (510) 243-7500 to schedule an appointment. Dr. Jung is here to answer any questions about non-surgical spinal decompression and how it might help you recover from back pain in Pinole