Decompression reduces intradiscal pressure providing quicker, more effective pain relief.
Patients will have an examination / x-rays
Each patient responds differently
A trial of 6 visits, 3x per week for 2 weeks is recommended to see how the patient will respond
If improvement is seen, continued therapy is recommended
Traditional adjustments and stretching exercises are recommended 1x per week for 2 weeks
Additional physiotherapy modalities may also be ordered by the doctors
Our clinical experience suggests:
Decompression will create a quick initial response. Patients will have pain relief and a reduction of symptoms to aching or stiffness within 6 sessions
Full relief is achieved in 8-12 sessions. Typical frequency is 3x per week
Decompression is also excellent supportive or maintenance treatment in those cases where pain relief is marked but prone to exacerbations
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is spinal decompression traction?
Decompression is a non-surgical comfortable traction therapy for relief of neck, back, arm or leg pain.
Spinal discs are isolated and placed under a negative pressure causing a vacuum effect within it.
What does the vacuum effect do?
Disc material that has bulged, herniated, or protruded can be pulled back within the disc by the vacuum created within the disc. The vacuum stimulates in growth of blood supply stimulation healing. This results in pain reduction and healing at the injury site.
What machine is used?
Dodd Chiropractic Clinic has chosen the Triton DTS machine manufactured by Chattanooga Company, the premier manufacturer of physical therapy machines in the U.S.A.
Are there conditions that are contraindicated for decompression?
Pregnancy
Severe Osteoporosis
Obesity
Some nerve damages
Not recommended for patients over 70 years of age
Spinal surgery with screws or plates is also contraindicated
How often and how long are sessions?
Decompression, adjustments and rehab will take about 1 hour. It is usually performed 3x per week.
Can I try decompression if I had pain after surgery?
Yes. Spinal decompression can help people with back pain after failed spinal surgery. It can be performed in most patients who have not been left with an unstable spine after surgery.
Dr. Anderson has allowed me to be headache free for quite some time now. I used to have daily nagging headaches that often would turn into a migraine leaving me unable to function. For the longest time, I thought I could just keep taking medication to have the pain subside.
- Neck Pain
I have benefited tremendously from the chiropractic care I received from Dr. Anderson. Not only has the adjustments helped alleviate my stiffness and aches, but it has helped me have more energy and just feel more balanced over all.
- Back Pain
I was very impressed with the chiropractic care I received from Dr. Anderson. I had received chiropractic in the past for my neck pain, but not to this level of care. After only a few sessions, my symptoms began to disappear, especially my neck pain.