Spinal Decompression Therapy in Ames

Bridges Chiropractic Clinic offers holistic pain management techniques including spinal decompression therapy. If you have been looking for a non-invasive and non-surgical approach to find relief from back pain, we may be able to help you. Read on for more information about what spinal decompression therapy is and how it can relieve your pain.

Who are the Ideal Candidates for This Therapy?

Anyone who is struggling with neck, leg or back pain is a candidate for this therapy. Many patients say the treatment provided better results than taking medication or undergoing risky surgical procedures. If you're experiencing any of the following symptoms or conditions, you may find long-term relief from spinal decompression therapy.

Non-surgical spinal decompression is often considered as a treatment option for individuals experiencing a range of symptoms and conditions related to spinal issues. Some common symptoms and conditions that may indicate a need for non-surgical spinal decompression include:

Chronic Back Pain:

Persistent, severe, or recurrent back pain, especially if it's localized to the lower back or lumbar region.

Neck Pain:

Chronic or acute neck pain, which may be accompanied by stiffness and limited range of motion.

Herniated Disc:

Symptoms associated with a herniated or bulging disc, such as radiating pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms or legs.

Sciatica:

Sharp or shooting pain that radiates from the lower back down through the buttocks and into the legs, often caused by compression of the sciatic nerve.

Degenerative Disc Disease:

Pain and discomfort caused by the wear and tear of spinal discs over time, leading to decreased cushioning and increased friction between vertebrae.

Spinal Stenosis:

Narrowing of the spinal canal, which can result in pain, numbness, and weakness due to pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome:

Continued or recurrent pain after previous spinal surgery, which may benefit from non-surgical alternatives like decompression therapy.

Facet Joint Syndrome:

Pain and stiffness caused by inflammation or degeneration of the facet joints in the spine.

Spondylolisthesis:

Slippage of one vertebra over another, leading to pain and potential nerve compression.

Generalized Muscle Weakness:

Weakness or atrophy in the muscles of the back, legs, or arms due to spinal issues.

Spinal Decompression uses state-of-the-art technology to apply a distraction force to relieve nerve compression. The technique takes the pressure off of spinal discs and nerves. Once the spine starts to decompress, blood flow to the affected areas begins to improve while simultaneously restoring the flow of important nutrients. In this treatment method, we use a computer-aided traction system and a special table.

We place you on the table, then adjust the computer to deliver gentle, precise, and exact hydraulic stretching. These adjustments slowly stretch the ligaments and the spine, creating more space in your back, neck or other areas.

Some patients might experience light side effects with this type of therapy. Mild muscle soreness during or after treatment may occur. More patients find this therapy quite comfortable and relaxing. During an average 30-to-45-minute treatment, most patients experience a gentle and therapeutic stretch.

Most of the time patients will need a series of spinal decompression therapy to get the full benefit depending on the severity of the patient's pain. Most sessions last 30 minutes and sometimes chiropractors may recommend other treatments like heat or cold therapy or electrical stimulation.