subject: Spinal Decompression Provides Non-surgical Treatment For Back Pain Associated With Ruptured Disc [print this page] Back pain is a symptomatic condition that can be the result of a number of physical causes. It may be a temporary pain associated with something as simple as improper sleeping position or lifting heavy objects incorrectly. Often this leads to lower back pain. Time and rest are usually sufficient to alleviate these short-term back pain symptoms.
Back pain can also be associated with a more serious degenerative condition such as a ruptured disc. A surgical procedure is common treatment for the repair of a disc rupture. A period of time-consuming bed rest and rehabilitation follows before a patient can resume normal activity.
There is an alternative form of treatment. Chiropractic care can provide spinal decompression as a non-surgical solution for the prevention and treatment of a ruptured disc. The disc is a cartilage pad that separates the individual vertebrae. It contains lubrication in the form of a jelly-like fluid.
As a person becomes older, time and wear cause the spinal column to settle increasing pressure on the discs. This creates minor pain and discomfort in the back. If left untreated, a disc can rupture, and the lubricating fluid moves into an area around the nerves next to the vertebrae. This painful condition is called a ruptured or herniated disc. One option for relief is a surgical method to physically repair the tear.
Chiropractic care will generally provide spinal decompression as an alternative treatment to relieve the pressure on the spine. This creates conditions that allow the body to heal the rupture on its own without the need for surgery. The procedure requires routine office visits for the treatment. The patient can then return to normal daily activities.
Spinal decompression treatment gradually stretches a spinal column that has settled over time. The gradual stretching opens space between individual vertebrae relieving the pressure that can cause a disc to rupture.
Individual vertebrae can move more freely to decrease the discomfort associated with compressed discs. Spinal decompression treatment eliminates conditions that cause a disc to rupture.
Spinal decompression can also provide a condition for allowing the body to heal once a disc has ruptured. As with any tissue, discs need a supply of nutrients, water and oxygen. The pressure applied to the discs works against the natural flow of these valuable compounds causing the discs to be malnourished and dehydrated.
This inhibits the healing process. The relief of pressure resulting from spinal decompression allows full movement of nutrients, oxygen and water into the discs providing necessary materials for healing the rupture.
It is a comfort for a patient to understand alternative treatments to degenerative back pain. The surgical option can provide quick relief followed by hospital care and rehabilitation. The alternative is to consult with a chiropractor. A qualified chiropractor can diagnose back pain symptoms and provide an honest assessment whether non-surgical treatment can be successful.
Spinal decompression has a proven history for relieving pressure before a rupture develops. It can promote conditions to allow the body to heal a ruptured disc on it own. It is worth the time to investigate this alternative treatment and live without long-term back pain from back degeneration.
