The Treatment Tactics Used In Spinal Decompression In Santa Monica

By Darren Martinez


Anybody who has had back problems knows how disruptive this can be. Lasting back pain is a menace because it affects movement and rest. The pain is severe and only gets worse with time. It is so severe that it gets to a point where one thinks of nothing else but how to get just a little pain relief. The body is equipped to tell us when there is a problem by sensing pain. Back pain is one of the worst types of pain that lasts. It is imperative to see a doctor for Spinal Decompression In Santa Monica if such symptoms persist.

Two methods of spinal decompression therapy are used to relieve pain and repair herniated disks in the spine. This is using surgery or nonsurgical methods. Many prefer nonsurgical methods because they offer minimal invasion into the body. Many people do not like to go for surgery because anything can happen and result to worse conditions or even death. Other alternatives to therapy include physical therapy, exercise, bracing, chiropractor services, acupuncture, steroid injections taking limited rests and using anti inflammatory drugs.

The main method used in decompression therapy is stretching the spine using motorized traction. This aims to change the position as well as the force felt on the spine. The negative pressure created helps to take off the pressure from the disks. These cushion structures resemble gel. They are found between bones of the spinal cord. The treatment then makes the herniated disks retract taking pressure off these structures and nerves. Once there is free movement of nutrients and oxygen in the disk, healing begins.

The therapy is used in the treatment of a number of issues. These include any pain felt in the neck and back that results in tingling sensations in the legs. Other conditions treated include herniated disks, degenerative disk disease, worn joints and injured root nerves of the spine. There is need for more research and development in these procedures to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and safety.

This therapy lasts for about half an hour or more and is done by a doctor operating a computer. The treatments must be at least twenty for effective results to be seen and takes more than one month. There might be other accompanying treatments including electrical stimulation, ultrasounds and cold or heat therapy. Some people are not recommended to have this treatment including pregnant women and those with the following conditions fractures, tumors, advanced osteoporosis, abdominal aortic aneurism and those with metal implants.

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.

There are several surgeries that can be done all to relieve pain and pressure. These include spinal fusion aimed at stabilizing the spinal cord, laminotomy and diskectomy that removes a small part of the bone and disk respectively. Other procedures include corpectomy, osteophyte removal and foraminotomy.

There are always risks when it comes to treatment methods like surgery. These include infections, blood clots, bleeding, allergic reactions especially towards anesthesia and nerve damage. To avoid back problems, exercise regularly and watch your health.




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