How Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Works

You may be a candidate for non-surgical spinal decompression therapy. Lodes Chiropractic Center in Wilmington, DE, provides cutting-edge treatment to patients with disc injuries. Spinal decompression therapy is one of the most effective non-surgical treatments we provide.

What Is Spinal Decompression?

Spinal decompression is traction therapy that uses motorized equipment to stretch the spine. This gentle stretching relieves pressure on the spinal discs, which are the cushions between the vertebrae in your spine.

The decompression machine slowly pulls on your spine to stretch it out. This process takes about 30 minutes and is usually done twice a week for several weeks.

Conditions Treated

Spinal decompression therapy is most commonly used to treat disc injuries, herniated discs, and degenerative disc disease. It can also effectively treat sciatica, pain that radiates from the lower back down the legs. If you have any of these conditions, spinal decompression therapy may help relieve your pain and improve your quality of life.

Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression

During spinal decompression therapy, you will lie on a motorized table. Our chiropractor will strap you in so you don't move during the treatment. We will then adjust the settings on the machine based on your specific condition.

The machine will slowly stretch your spine while you relax. You may feel a pulling sensation, but this should not be painful. We will monitor you during the treatment to ensure you are comfortable.

Is Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Different from Surgery?

Spinal decompression is a non-surgical alternative to disc surgery. Unlike surgery, spinal decompression is a pain-free treatment that does not require anesthesia. Spinal decompression is also less expensive than surgery and has a shorter recovery time.

Visit Our Chiropractor in Wilmington, DE

If you are dealing with back pain, spinal decompression may be the treatment you need. At Lodes Chiropractic Center in Wilmington, DE, we provide spinal decompression therapy to help our patients find relief from pain. Contact us today at (302) 477-1565 to schedule an appointment.