Nearly everyone in their lifetime will deal with some type of aches and pains. It is sadly part of life and the aging process. Aches and pains can also be attributed to disease or some degenerative process. There are also aches and pains that come as a result of accidents. Living with pain no matter how it has come to be there is something that can be mildly difficult to absolutely excruciating. There is help for your pain problems. It is called non-surgical spinal decompression therapy.

One of the hallmark therapies in chiropractic is spinal manipulation. However, there is another therapy that is a relatively new technology that is used primarily on those that have disc injuries - spinal decompression. Spinal decompression is very safe and has been approved by the FDA as treatment for compressed discs. This treatment uses a technique that separates the vertebrae from each other and creates a vacuum within the discs. The vacuum effect is also known as 'negative pressure'.

How does it work?

First, the patient lies on his or her back or stomach and then will be comfortably strapped snuggly to the table. Everything is padded for the patient's comfort. Then the treatment is starting that slowly and gently separating the vertebrae. Each treatment can last 30-45 minutes. Most patients find the treatment quite comfortable and enjoyable.

What types of disorders can spinal decompression treat?

Spinal decompression therapy can treat a variety of conditions. They include back pain, neck pain, degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, protruding discs, posterior facet syndrome and sciatica.

Included with the treatment might be additional therapies. These might include electric stimulations, ultrasound, thermotherapy or heat therapy and cryotherapy or cold therapy before, during or after the treatment. This all depends on the treatment plan your doctor has set forth for you.

There is not a treatment out there that is 100% successful and spinal decompression does not have a 100% success rate but it has a very high success rate. This involves a high level of responsibility on the patient. There is a treatment regimen that must be complied with in order to reach maximum benefits. All of the recommendations will accelerate the healing process.

When someone is in chronic pain, they want to find a solution to their problem. Many will go from doctor to doctor trying to find relief. Many will be told that they need prescription pain pills in order to manage the pain. They might also be told the worst case scenario - surgery. If you are looking for a drug-free and surgery-free solution to your pain problems look no further than chiropractic.

There are no guarantees in life but many people have had tremendous results through spinal decompression therapy. Many have reported a great decrease if not an absence of pain all together from receiving the treatment. With results like that it is definitely worth a try!