Will Spinal Decompression Work for Your Pain?
For many Canadians, back pain is an inevitable fact of life. While anyone from age 20 to 65 can suffer from some form of back pain in their life, a staggering 50% of all Canadians 60 years and older will experience acute back pain as they age. Fortunately, there are a number of non-invasive treatment techniques available, including spinal decompression therapy, that aid in pain relief while restoring your back to its peak strength.
What Is Spinal Decompression?
Spinal decompression is a therapeutic technique in which a person's spine is slowly stretched, massaged, and worked in order to reduce the pressure of compressed discs. Once the pressure and friction are reduced between discs, a patient's back can return to its default alignment, eliminating pain and promoting a healthier posture.
The Benefits of Spinal Decompression Therapy
Pain relief is the most beneficial aspect of spinal decompression therapy. Decompression is used to ease, treat, and completely eliminate pain and discomfort due to a number of conditions including:
- Herniated discs
- Bulging discs
- Sciatica
- Spinal stenosis
- Degenerative disc disease
- Posterior facet syndrome
- Generalized back pain
Additionally, spinal decompression helps the body to heal more effectively from trauma and injury while promoting a stronger, better conditioned back. When you reduce the pressure between bulging or compacted discs, you allow essential nutrients to heal aggravated portions of your spinal column.
When Should You See a Physiotherapist?
If you're experiencing chronic back or neck pain, especially if that pain has significantly impacted your daily life, spinal decompression therapy was tailor-made for you. Issues with flexibility, strength, range of motion, and general comfort can all be alleviated through a simple course of spinal decompression therapy.
Setting Up an Appointment for Spinal Decompression
Spinal decompression therapy is an ideal form of pain relief as the procedure itself is non-invasive. A typical session only lasts up to 30 minutes, although multiple sessions are sometimes required.
If you're looking to eliminate neck and back pain in order to lead a more healthy, balanced life, Grande Prairie Physiotherapy and Massage can help. Contact us today to set up an appointment.










