Spinal Decompression FAQ
It’s not uncommon for patients to have questions about spinal decompression therapy. As your trusted healthcare provider, we want to make sure you have all the information available to help you make an informed decision. Whether you’re seeking treatment for a herniated disc or chronic back pain, you can count on our team to provide you with the best care. Our spinal decompression doctors in Grand Rapids, MI, are ready to help!
In the meantime, below are the most common questions we receive about spinal decompression therapy. If you don’t see your question listed below, please feel free to reach out to our office. We’d be more than happy to help you schedule an appointment with one of our Grand Rapids spinal decompression doctors.
What is Spinal Decompression?
Between each vertebrae in your spine is a disc. Since your spinal discs don’t receive blood flow like the rest of the body, they depend on their own pump function to receive water, oxygen, and nutrients. When this pump function fails over time, you may start to develop back pain and the need for spinal decompression.
During spinal decompression therapy, we’ll have you lay on a special motorized table and strap you with harnesses that go around your upper body and hips. Our spinal decompression doctors then calibrate the machine to gently pull on your hips. This, in turn, stretches out the spine and allows water, oxygen, and nutrients to flow back into the spinal discs. In other words, the procedure allows us to decompress the spinal discs so healing can begin.
What are the Benefits of Spinal Decompression?
Your spinal discs have the ability to heal on their own with the help of the . This means that over the course of several sessions, our doctors will be able to help relieve symptoms of back pain and discomfort.
Relieving your symptoms can also help you resume some of the activities you may have previously enjoyed before you started to experience chronic pain. To us, nothing is more rewarding than being able to improve a patient’s quality of life.
Am I a Candidate for Spinal Decompression Therapy?
You may be a candidate for spinal decompression treatment if you experience chronic back pain. Many of our spinal decompression patients have some form of disc degeneration. This may be anything from a bulging disc to a herniated disc.
To truly know if you’re a , you’ll need to schedule an appointment with our doctors. During your consultation, they’ll perform a physical examination and ask questions about your medical history. Depending on your situation, they may also request diagnostic imaging to get a more detailed look at your spine.
Schedule an Appointment with Us
Our spinal decompression doctors in Grand Rapids, MI, are accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment and learn if you’re a candidate for spinal decompression therapy, please call Harrison Integrative Wellness Center at (616) 363-0902. You may also fill out our online contact form and someone from our team will reach out to you soon.