If you regularly experience back pain due to a herniated disc or another disc injury, consider spinal decompression. This non-surgical treatment technique can relieve discomfort, allowing you to return to work, exercise, and other routine activities. At South Bay Wellness Center & Chiropractic in San Jose, California, Jay Ebadat, DC, offers spinal decompression therapy on-site as an outpatient procedure. To schedule an appointment, call the office or book a consultation online today.
Spinal decompression is a non-surgical treatment used to relieve back pain. It works by gently stretching your spine and gradually realigning your vertebrae. This stretching takes the pressure off your spinal disks –– soft, gel-like cushions –– that pad and support your vertebrae.
By removing the excess pressure, spinal decompression allows your bulging or herniated discs to retract, preventing the discs from rubbing up against your nerves –– easing discomfort, and improving your mobility. Spinal decompression promotes the flow of oxygen, nutrients, and water to your spine. When combined, these factors allow your discs to heal.
At South Bay Wellness Center & Chiropractic, Dr. Ebadat uses spinal decompression to treat various musculoskeletal problems, including:
Disc injuries
Back pain
Neck pain
Sciatica
Work spinal joints
Bulging or herniated discs
You might also benefit from spinal decompression if you have injured or diseased spinal nerve roots.
Spinal decompression is a quick, outpatient procedure. On the day of your appointment, Dr. Ebadat puts a harness around the trunk of your body and another around your pelvis. He adjusts each harness and asks you to lie face down or face-up on a table. The table connects to a computer-controlled device.
Once you’re comfortable, Dr. Ebadat operates the computer, adjusting decompression treatment to your individual needs. The table changes position throughout treatment, stretching your spine and realigning your vertebrae. Most spinal decompression appointments last 30-45 minutes.
The number of spinal decompression you’ll need depends on the severity of your symptoms and the underlying cause. Dr. Ebadat typically recommends a series of 20-28 appointments spread out over 5-7 weeks.
Though this might seem like a major commitment, the results are long-lasting. Make sure to attend each appointment and follow Dr. Ebadat’s recovery instructions carefully.
Spinal decompression is safe and usually well-tolerated, but it’s not for everyone. If you have any of the following conditions, make sure to let Dr. Ebadat know:
Fracture
Tumor
Advanced osteoporosis
Metal implants in the spine
These issues may not benefit from spinal decompression, but with prompt diagnosis and treatment, it’s possible to prevent them from getting worse.
To see if you’re a candidate for spinal decompression, schedule an appointment at South Bay Wellness Center & Chiropractic. Call the office or book a consultation online today.
When it comes to discomfort, the main four conditions that interfere with normal daily activities are back pain, neck pain, sciatica, and neuropathy. If pain is impacting your life, relief is possible with natural chiropractic treatment options that avoid surgery and prescription medicine. Spinal decompression performed by our chiropractor has helped many patients who visit South Bay Wellness Center & Chiropractic recover from a wide range of conditions. Our clinic is convenient for San Jose, Campbell, Cupertino, and Santa Clara residents.
Spinal decompression is available as both a surgical and non-surgical therapy. Chiropractic services use only non-surgical decompression, and it helps treat problems like:
Leg pain
Back pain
Injuries to spinal discs
Sciatica
Nerve injury
Disc herniation
Decompression therapy also relieves pressure on nerves and other spinal components. It utilizes an adjustable motorized table to alternatively stretch and relax the spine to encourage self-healing.
During your consultation, our chiropractor will perform a physical examination, assess your symptoms and complaints, review your health history, and order any helpful testing. Dr. Ebadat will then create a customized chiropractic treatment plan only after determining the cause of discomfort.
Our San Jose practice utilizes the Eurotech DOC system for spinal decompression therapy. It is an FDA-approved, computerized method that our chiropractor uses to direct movement of the table. This technology allows our doctor to target specific areas of your body where issues have arisen. This procedure precisely yet gently decompresses the spine. You will experience traction alternating with relaxation as the table moves.
Decompression therapy creates a negative pressure inside a spinal disc, causing bulging material to return to its proper position within the shell of the disc. It also allows us to localize your treatment to help relieve pain and speed healing.
Whether your goal is pain relief or enhanced overall health, chiropractic treatment can help. South Bay Wellness Center & Chiropractic is convenient for residents of Campbell, Cupertino, San Jose, and Santa Clara, and offers patients the most recent technology, personalized care, and flexible payment options. Be sure to call us today at (408) 642-6060 to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor in San Jose. Let us help you reach a new level of wellness.