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Should You Consider Spinal Decompression Rather Than Surgery for a Herniated Disc?

Written By Community Chiropractic Center on October 20, 2024

man laying on spinal decompression tableAt Community Chiropractic Center, our chiropractors may recommend that you undergo spinal decompression in Plantation, FL, if you have had sciatica symptoms, back pain, or herniated disc symptoms that haven’t resolved through rest and medication. Spinal decompression is a safe, nonsurgical treatment option that can relieve back pain and sciatica. Keep reading to find out if it is the right treatment option for you.

How Do You Know if You Have a Herniated Disc?

A herniated disc can be caused by an injury or trauma, but it can also occur as a complication of other spinal disorders like age-related disc degeneration. The most common symptoms of a herniated disc are:

  • Lower back pain
  • Pain that worsens when you stand up after sitting or lying down
  • Pain that worsens with movement or when you cough, sneeze, or laugh
  • Nerve pain, or a sharp burning or itching pain that radiates from your lower back down one leg
  • Numbness or tingling in your lower back, leg, or foot
  • Muscle weakness in your leg or foot

What Is Spinal Decompression?

Nonsurgical spinal decompression is an all-natural, non-invasive treatment option for back pain, sciatica, and herniated discs. Spinal decompression therapy uses motorized traction to create negative pressure in the discs of the spine. This can cause a herniated disc to slip back into place, relieving pressure on your sciatic nerve.

Is Spinal Decompression a Safe Alternative to Surgery for a Herniated Disc?

During spinal decompression treatment at Community Chiropractic Center, you will lie on a motorized traction table, and as the table moves, it will slowly, gently stretch your limbs and spine. This changes the force and position of the spine, relieving pressure on the spinal discs and nerves. You will be safe and comfortable during treatment, and you will be secured to the table with a special harness. Most people experience no pain during treatment, though they might have some tenderness for a few hours afterwards. Spinal decompression can encourage your body to release healing chemicals and nutrients that can stimulate healing in the spine and relieve pain and inflammation. The treatment is a safe alternative to surgery, which can have a lengthy recovery period and has a much higher risk of complications.

Get Treatment for a Herniated Disc

At Community Chiropractic Center, we have an experienced team of chiropractors who have specialized in herniated disc treatment for 33 years. We will assess the underlying cause of your back pain and determine if you are a good candidate for nonsurgical spinal decompression. We may also recommend combining spinal decompression with other chiropractic therapies to best relieve pain and improve function and mobility. Call us today to schedule an appointment.


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