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Chronic back pain can have a significant effect on your quality of life. Severe discomfort may even limit mobility and prevent you from working or enjoying social activities. Luckily, spinal decompression therapy can provide pain relief and help you resume your day-to-day routine. Here, the experienced team at Stroud Chiropractic Clinic in Archdale, NC, answers some of the most common questions about this therapy.

4 FAQs About Spinal Decompression

What Is It?

Spinal decompression is a noninvasive, drug-free treatment that alleviates the compression of spinal discs or pinched nerves, resolving the source of your back pain. The procedure is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

How Does It Work?

During the procedure, you’ll be asked to lie on a motorized, computer-controlled table that carefully realigns your spinal discs with stretching motions. With the proper positioning, negative pressure causes the problematic discs to retract, removing pressure and improving the flow of blood and other fluids that promote healing. For the best results, you may need to return for additional sessions. Each treatment lasts about 20 or 30 minutes.

What Conditions Does It Treat? 

chiropractorSciatica, bulging or herniated discs, spinal stenosis, facet joint syndrome, and degenerative disc disease are just some of the conditions that can be improved with spinal decompression therapy. Although it is safe, pregnant women and those with a fracture, severe osteoporosis, tumor, or metal spinal implants should not undergo this therapy.

Are There any Side Effects?

Because there is no surgery or drugs involved, side effects are minimal. During the procedure, you may feel pressure, but you should not experience pain. The specialist administering the procedure will ensure you’re eligible for this treatment and communicate with you every step of the way. Even if you’ve already had surgery or are on medication to treat back pain, you may benefit from spinal decompression.

Don’t let back pain hijack your life. Stroud Chiropractic Clinic provides a wide range of therapies to eliminate back and neck pain, including spinal decompression treatment. With more than 33 years of experience and same-day availability, you can trust their highly trained team of professionals to provide long-lasting pain relief. To schedule a consultation, call (336) 434-2107 or visit their website to find out more.

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