The Treatment Tactics Used In Spinal Decompression In Santa Monica

By Darren Martinez


Those suffering from chronic backaches and other problems know how painful and disruptive they get. They affect the movement and resting of the victim leaving them agitated and in pain. This pain increases when left unattended or self diagnosed. Any problem with the back should warrant a visit to a healthcare professional. This can be a doctor or even a chiropractor. These professionals deal with Santa Monica Spinal Decompression to treat patients. Seeking assistance is not an option especially if pain persists or gets worse.

There are two options of dealing with this condition. One is using surgery while the other is using nonsurgical techniques. They repair the disks that are located in the spinal cord. Many people prefer nonsurgical treatment because they are afraid of going for surgery. Other common alternatives preferred are chiropractor services, use of steroid injections, bracing, exercising, acupuncture, physical therapy and drugs.

In decompression therapy, motorized therapy is used to stretch the spine in a bid to remove excess pressure. This change of position and force on the spine releases negative pressure that counters the one felt on the disks. The disks resemble cushions of jelly and are located between spinal cord bones. Release of pressure allows movement of not only oxygen but also nutrients and water. This allows healing.

This nonsurgical therapy treatment is used in treating a number of issues like pain found in the back and neck that causes weakness and tingling down to the legs. It also reverses herniated disks, treats degenerative disk disease as well as repairing worn spinal joints and injured nerve roots. However, more research still needs to be done to establish the effectiveness and safety of this procedure.

These treatments last for more than thirty minutes. They are made through a computer operated by a health practitioner. They total about twenty and sometimes more are required to be effective. Other treatments used are ultrasounds, heat therapy and electrical stimulation. Pregnant women should not receive the treatments. Those excluded also include those suffering from advanced osteoporosis, abdominal aortic aneurism, tumors or fractures. Additionally, those with metal implants in their back cannot receive the therapy.

Surgery usually comes after other therapies and options have been completely exhausted. Surgery is used to treat the ruptured disks found in the spine, straightens herniated disks, bony growth as well as any related back problem. Surgery relieves the pain of the patient, numbness, reduces tingling sensations and general weakness.

Many surgeries can be done to relieve pressure felt on the spine. These are dependent on the type and seriousness of the condition. Spinal fusion helps to stabilize the cord, diskectomy and laminotomy removes a part of the disk and bone respectively. Other procedures are foraminotomy, corpectomy and osteophyte removal.

As with any treatments, there are risks involved. However, surgery has more risks that include infection, bleeding, blood clots, allergic reaction towards anesthesia as well as nerve and tissue damage. It is important to take care of your back and exercise regularly. This avoids visits to a chiropractor.




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