Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Helpful for Easing Back Discomfort

Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Care Effective for Lower Back Issues in Sayville, Long Island, NY

We work with many back pain patients in our Sayville, Long Island, NY chiropractic office, and Precision Chiropractic and our staff uses a variety of techniques to help get you out of pain and restore your spine's normal, healthy function. We find spinal decompression to be a highly effective approach.

What is Spinal Decompression?

To help you better understand spinal decompression therapy, think of the discs in your spine like little balloons filled with gelatin. When you squeeze them (which occurs due to normal living, sustaining an injury, or other medical conditions), they can protrude, placing pressure on the nerves in your spine. This affects your brain's ability to communicate with tissues in the rest of your body.

If the force on the discs becomes too high, they can herniate or protrude. This removes the cushion between your vertebrae and can cause discomfort. The goal of spinal decompression therapy is to reduce this pressure to help improve your body's function and also reduce your level of pain.

Is Spinal Decompression Therapy for Me?

Spinal decompression therapy relieves disc pressure through the use of a specially designed table that gently elongates your spinal column through slow and controlled movements. This reduces the pressure placed on your discs. Some studies show an increase in disc height by as much as 1.3 millimeters after just six weeks of this treatment.

If you're wondering if spinal decompression therapy could help you feel and perform better, simply call our Sayville, Long Island, NY office and schedule an appointment with Precision Chiropractic today. Your optimal health is our number one priority!

Resources

Apfel CC, Cakmakkaya OS, Richmond C, et al. Restoration of disk height through non-surgical spinal decompression is associated with decreased discogenic low back pain: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010;11(155). doi:10.1186/1471-2474-11-155