Lumbar Disc Decompression Therapy In Colorado Springs CO

Lumbar Disc Decompression Therapy in Colorado Springs CO is a non-surgical, non-invasive, effective treatment for chronic and acute low back pain sufferers. Clinical studies show that up to 86% of low back pain sufferers gained relief in as little as six to eight weeks. Pre- and post-treatment MRIs have shown a 50% reduction in the size and extent of herniation after four weeks of treatments.

What Can Colorado Springs CO Decompression Therapy Help?

A thorough evaluation is performed on every patient to determine if the patient is a potential candidate for treatment. Lumbar Disc Decompression Therapy has been indicated for the following conditions:

• Acute Lumbosacral Strain/Sprain
• Chronic Low Back Pain
• Degenerative Joint Disease
• Disc Herniation/Bulge
• Disc Rupture Extrusion
• Facet Syndrome
• Failed Low Back Surgery
• Intervertebral Foramina (IVF)
• Osteoarthritis
• Sciatica
• Spinal Stenosis

Why Decompression Works

Decompression relieves pressure that builds up on the discs and nerves. The task of relieving pain is a result of the application of negative pressure to reverse high intra-disc pressure. The pain is relieved by moving areas of herniated disc back into place by the creation of negative pressure to draw disc material back into the disc space and relieve pressure. Decompression allows for strengthening of the outer ligament bands that hold the disc material in place and which become weak and stretched during the bulging effect.

The Difference Between Decompression and Traction

Traction disperses the energy of weights between the majority of spinal segments thus reducing the actual amount of pull necessary to create negative pressure. Lumbar decompression isolates L1 through L5 by its unique air bladder and angle of distraction. Simple traction does not create high negative interdiscal pressure. Lumbar decompression focuses on overcoming intrinsic muscle responses of the spine by relaxing the patient.