Spinal Decompression Therapy at PhysioMAX Wellness

BURLINGTON, Ontario - April 9, 2015 - PRLog -- Spinal decompression therapy involves stretching the spine using a traction table and has been found to be useful in alleviating pain associated with the lower back or neck, sciatica and bulging or herneated discs.  It is commonly referred to as a non surgical approach to helping heal lower back and neck pain and has been found to be very effective in reducing pain.

  Spinal decompression works by gently stretching the spine, gently changing the forces on each vertebra and the overall spinal position. The treatment involves the intermittent stretching of the spine in a controlled matter - meaning the lower part slides back and forth to provide traction and relaxation.  Theoretically, this is thought to help in two major ways.  First off, any bulging or herniation occurring outside of the disc is allowed space in which it can be sucked back into position, and secondly, the expansion of the space between discs allows for a better flow of healing nutrients, water and oxygen between the discs and hence faster healing times.

  During non surgical spinal decompression therapy, the patient is asked to lie on a decompression table (some tables prefer patients in prone position -face down- while others require the patient to be in supine position- face up).   The top part of the table is fixed and the bottom part (near the patient's  feet) is attached to a harness that the patient places around his/her hips.

  At PhysioMax Wellness, an initial assessment by the physiotherapist will lead to the decision regarding the course of treatment to be pursued.  Treatments in chronic cases can be administered 2-3 times per week, with sessions up to 15 minutes or so.  Sometimes, other modalities (electrical stimulation, ultrasound and heat/cold therapy) may be applied at the same time, before or after treatment depending on what the physiotherapist sees fit. Patients have reported feeling a lot better after decompression sessions.

  The therapists at PhysioMax Wellness are happy to have the spinal traction machine as it is far easier and more effective than using manual belt traction or having the patient use an inversion table which can be dangerous if not used properly and is not good with patients who have glaucoma due to pressure being built up around the eyes when the body is inverted.  PhysioMax Wellness looks forward to continuing to help patients with back pain who would benefit from spinal decompression.