If you are suffering from back pain you should know one thing; you are not alone. Low back pain is the leading cause of disability in people below age 45 in the United States. Up to 85% of the US population will have back pain at some point in their life. On any given day 6.5 million people are in bed because of back pain, 5.4 million Americans are disabled annually due to back pain. Only 20% of patients with low back pain are being treated.
Back pain is a huge problem in this country and it is affecting millions of lives.
That’s why we are so passionate about what we do. We know we can help. That’s why we offer a free consultation with X-Ray or MRI review so you can come to our office and find out if you are a candidate for our spinal decompression treatments. Without any risk, you can find out if there is a treatment that can relieve your pains and truly change your life.
When a patient damages or breaks a bone it often heals quickly and
sometimes is stronger than before! Our discs are avascular (which means that there is no direct blood supply) so if a disc
is injured it continues to degenerate and does not heal properly. Thus,
the need for treatment and intervention. One of the amazing benefits of Spinal Decompression Traction Therapy is the decompression result commonly obtained.
This result often heightens the disc space and re-hydrates the disc, returning it to a more normal size
and function.
Herniated or Bulging Disc...A
herniated disc is a common cause of severe back pain and sciatica.
Discs are soft flexible "shock absorbers" that separate each of the
bones, or vertebrae, in the spine. These discs have a rigid outside rim,
but are soft and gel-like inside. Activity, stress, or a mechanical
problem in the spine can cause one of the discs to bulge and become
misshapen. A disc becomes herniated when it degenerates to the point
that the gelatin within the disc protrudes outward. Classic low back
pain occurs if this material extrudes or bulges far enough to press
against a nerve root.
Degenerative Disc Disease...This
condition is a major cause of chronic low back pain. Because the discs
in the spine do not have a dedicated blood supply, the discs must rely
on a process called diffusion to receive their supply of water,
nutrients, and oxygen. If the flow of these elements is disrupted, the
vertebral discs can degenerate. This degeneration can cause spinal
structures to pinch (impinge) nerve roots, thereby causing pain.
Vertebral discs can also degenerate simply due to the aging process.
Posterior Facet Syndrome...The facet joints can wear down. In such cases, a nerve can become pinched (impinged) and cause pain.
Sciatica...Sciatica
refers to a pain felt along the length of the sciatic nerve. The pain is
usually felt in the buttock where it radiates down the back of the leg.
At some time, up to 40% of people experience pain caused by compression
of this nerve.
Acute Back Pain...Acute
low back pain generally lasts less than six months. A few cases may
resolve without medical attention, although many reoccur.
Chronic Back Pain...Chronic low back pain persists beyond six months.
Pain in Legs like Sciatica...One
of the most severe forms of back pain is associated with sciatica.
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body,
gets blocked or occluded. This is a common problem and when a disc
bulges or herniates it can feel like a sharp shooting pain down the back
into the buttocks or even into the toes. In extreme examples it can
cause permanent numbness and loss of muscle strength.
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When a patient damages or breaks a bone it often heals quickly and
sometimes is stronger than before! Our discs are avascular (which means that there is no direct blood supply) so if a disc
is injured it continues to degenerate and does not heal properly. Thus,
the need for treatment and intervention. One of the amazing benefits of Spinal Decompression Traction Therapy is the decompression result commonly obtained.
This result often heightens the disc space and re-hydrates the disc, returning it to a more normal size
and function.
