It seems like a flaw in the engineering of our bodies that something like the back, which is the sole support of most of the body and carries messages and commands for almost all of it, should be so fragile. Some of the problems that can beset this indispensible body part cannot be readily fixed, but fortunately most of them can. One of the most effective treatments is that of decompression, which is performed by a chiropractor as a non-surgical treatment.

Sharing The Pain -

The spine itself, which transmits nerve messages to and from the brain, is fairly well protected, but it and its surrounds are susceptible to numerous types of injuries, both minor and catastrophic. Because it carries so much responsibility when it comes to bodily functions – a spinal cord injury that causes paralysis, for example, does not damage the legs, but simply prevents the messages about moving from ever reaching perfectly useful muscles – it is wise to take the best care possible.

Even minor insults to the spine or its surrounds – e.g. the back – can have very long-term effects. This is because a back injury, if not treated, may not heal fully on its own. The other problem area is that whole sending nerve messages through the body thing. Back pain can manifest itself as everything from leg pain to headaches to neck pain, meaning that the sufferer may not actually know where the ache is coming from or why.

One of the great advantages of seeing a chiropractor is the holistic nature of the practice. This enables them to take the whole body into consideration. Making pain stop is important, but without knowing why it happens, a recurrence or worse is quite likely.


Why You May Need To Decompress -

Spinal decompression should not be confused with what happens when you have been underwater for a very long time and have to come up slowly so that your blood gasses can balance. Aside from the fact that both deal with relieving of pressure, they are two entirely different entities. And for a number of reasons, they are dangerous if interchanged.

Spinal decompression deals with injuries to the spine that are colloquially known as “slipped discs”. This is a misnomer, as the cushioning discs that prevent the vertebrae from rubbing against each other do not actually “slip” — or if they do you are in real trouble. What actually happens is that the outer layer is ruptured, allowing some of the cushioning material to poke out.

Anyone who has had a herniated disc knows what this looks and feels like, and neither is pleasant. Essentially, the entire weight of your body above that point is pressing down on one spot. The brain knows this isn’t right and gives the spine full authority to send out as many pain signals as possible.

Chiropractic decompression works to reduce the swelling and the pressure so that the disc can heal itself. This not only relieves the pain, but also enables the patient to return to full functioning. Depending on the level of injury, it is quite possible to get along without treatment, but this will ultimately make things much, much worse.

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