Spinal Decompression for Herniated Discs
While some people don’t experience any symptoms from a herniated disc, others may suffer from constant or recurring pain that shoots down their leg or arm, a numbness or tingling feeling that radiates down their leg or arm, and muscle weakness that causes clumsiness or loss of balance. If you’re experiencing discomfort due to a herniated disc, Dr. Edmond Hattaway, D.C. may recommend you undergo spinal decompression in Douglasville.
How Spinal Decompression Helps
Spinal decompression is a non-invasive chiropractic treatment method for herniated discs. This means that you don’t need to undergo surgery or take dangerous prescription medications. During spinal decompression therapy, you’ll lie down on a padded traction table, which Dr. Hattaway will control with a computer. The table will very gently and slowly stretch your spine so that the herniated disc retracts and relieves pressure on your nerves.
Good Candidates for Spinal Decompression
Dr. Hattaway may recommend that you undergo an x-ray or MRI to confirm that you have a herniated disc. He may also take your medical health history and perform a physical exam to determine if you’re a good candidate for spinal decompression. You may be a good candidate if you have lower back pain, neck pain, loss of mobility and flexibility, muscle weakness, or sciatica caused by a herniated disc or degenerative disc disease. You may not be a good candidate if you are pregnant, have a broken vertebra in your back, have had spinal fusion or a failed back surgery, have artificial discs or implants in your spine, or have not had sufficient recovery time post-surgery.
Treatments Combined with Spinal Decompression
Dr. Hattaway may recommend that you combine spinal decompression therapy with other treatment methods to ensure you have the best chance of relief. Common chiropractic treatments done along with spinal decompression therapy are electrical stimulation and chiropractic adjustments.
For More Information on the Benefits of Spinal Decompression, Contact Us Today
If you’re suffering from a herniated disc and want to find out if you’re a good candidate for spinal decompression therapy, come see us at Health for Life Chiropractic. Dr. Hattaway has been serving the Douglasville community since 1988 and specializes in spinal decompression in Douglasville.
To learn more, call us today at (770) 489-0187 or schedule an appointment online.
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Chiropractic
Low Back Pain Treatment
Spinal Decompression
Disc Pain Treatment
Herniated Disc
