Our Atlanta Chiropractor Sheds Light on Spinal Decompression

If you suffer from chronic back pain, neck pain, sciatica or other discomforts related to "pinching" of the sensitive neural tissue in or near your spine, you may have heard treatment for such problems spoken of in terms such as "spinal decompression". But what exactly is this intimidating-sounding procedure, and how does our Atlanta chiropractor, Dr. Senft, use it bring about lasting, non-pharmaceutical relief from your symptoms? Let us examine this remarkable healing technique in more detail.

First, it is important to distinguish surgical spinal decompression from non-surgical spinal decompression therapy. Surgeons may try to relieve pressure on a nerve root by removing parts of the herniated disc or even part of a vertebra. These are serious procedures that carry risks, require extensive downtime and produce pain of their own during recovery. Our chiropractor's non-surgical spinal decompression helps many patients avoid surgery altogether. This method requires no incisions, causes no pain and will not interfere with your daily life at all (except to improve it).

How Spinal Decompression Therapy Works

This technique employs a motorized table that gently exerts flexion-distraction (outward-pulling) force on the part of the spine where a herniated or bulging disc is causing trouble. This causes a vacuum to form between the vertebrae. The vacuum pressure draws a herniated or bulging disc away from impinged nerve tissue, relieving your neck pain, back pain and numbness, weakness or discomfort in the extremities. The vacuum pressure also re-hydrates bulging, flattened discs so they can regain their normal shape, height and cushioning ability -- all while you lie comfortably on the treatment table!

Spinal Decompression at Senft Chiropractic of Atlanta

A series of brief spinal decompressions treatments can help your spine and nervous system enjoy optimal function once again. The best way to know about it is to try it. Contact Senft Chiropractic of Atlanta at 404-620-5239 to see whether this healing technique makes sense for you!

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