Disc Decompression Therapy in Waynesburg, PA
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Spinal decompression therapy is FDA cleared and has a high success rate for pain associated with herniated or bulging discs...even after failed surgery. It is a non-surgical, traction based therapy for the relief of back and leg pain or neck and arm pain. During this procedure, by cycling through distraction and relaxation phases and by proper positioning, a spinal disc can beisolated and placed under negative pressure, causing a vacuum effect within it.
How does this negative pressure affect an injured disc?
During spinal decompression therapy, a negative pressure is created within the disc. Because of that negative pressure, disc material that has protruded or herniated can be pulled back within the normal confines of the disc, and permit healing to occur.
What system is used for this purpose?
After a significant amount of research, the Penn. Chropractic
and Rehab Center chose the ATX Decompression table seen above.
The ATX has brand new computerized control unit which is
the most sophisticated and technologically advanced unit
in the world. No office has more "state of the art" spinal
decompression systems.
We also selected the ATX systems due to their ability to
treat discs in both the neck and the low back.
How is Spinal Decompression Therapy different from regular traction?
The ATX computer is the key. It controls the variations in the traction
pull allowing for spinal decompression and eliminating muscle guarding
that is typical in conventional traction devices. The preprogrammed
patterns for ramping up and down the amount of axial distraction allows
for higher levels of spinal decompression and disc rehydration.
Who can benefit from Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Anyone who has back pain or neck pain caused in whole or in part by a damaged disc may be helped by spinal decompression therapy. These conditions include herniated, protruding or bulging discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica or radiculopathy (pinched nerves).
Are there medical studies that document the effectiveness of Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Yes! One study documented by MRI up to 90% reduction of disc herniations in 10 of 14 cases and other studies reported that the majority of ruptured disc patients achieved "good" to "excellent" results after spinal decompression therapy.
Click here if you would like to review the studies yourself.
Spine Xray result
Cover photo of a woman and a man
The February 2007 issue of "To
Your Health" Magazine features an article
about spinal decompression therapy
authored by Dr. James Edwards.
In the article, Dr. Edwards discusses
the safety and effectiveness of this non-surgical treatment for
spinal disc herniations.
Are there conditions where Spinal Decompression Therapy is not indicated?
Spinal decompression therapy
is not recommended
for pregnant women, patients who
have
severe osteoporosis, severe obesity
or severe nerve damage.
Spinal surgery with instrumentation
(screws, metal plates or "cages")
is also contraindicated.
However, spinal decompression
therapy after bone fusion or
non-fusion surgery,
can be performed.
Are the sessions painful, how many will be needed?
In almost all cases, the treatments are completely painless.
In fact, some patients fall asleep during the spinal decompression
session. The specific treatment plan will be determined by the
achieved utilizing 20 sessions over a 6-week period.
Do most patients receive therapy and rehabilitative exercises in addition to Spinal Decompression Therapy?
To reduce inflammation and assist the healing process, supporting
structures are treated with passive therapies (ice/heat/muscle
stimulation/light therapy/ultrasound), chiropractic adjustments
(as indicated) and/or active rehabilitation in order to strengthen
the spinal musculature.
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PA Chiropractic & Rehab Center
Address
1159 6th St
Waynesburg , PA 15370, US
Contact Information
Email: pennchiro@hotmail.com
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10:00 am - 01:00 pm
Monday
02:00 pm-06:00 pm
Tuesday
02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
10:00 am - 01:00 pm
Wednesday
02:00 pm-06:00 pm
02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Thuirsday
10:00 am - 01:00 pm
Friday
02:00 pm-06:00 pm
Saturday
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10:00 am - 01:00 pm
02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Tuesday
02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am - 01:00 pm
02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Thursday
02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Friday
10:00 am - 01:00 pm
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