Learn All About Spinal Decompression for Sciatica & Back Pain
If sciatica or back pain is keeping you from your regular daily routine, it’s time to visit a chiropractor. Dr. Kenneth de Groot, our chiropractor at DeGroot Chiropractic Orthopedics, specializes in safe, drug-free back pain treatment. If you are looking for an alternative to surgery and want to try non-invasive back injury therapy or decompression therapy in Wilmington, DE, Dr. de Groot can help. Take a look at how spinal decompression therapy can ease back pain and sciatica.
What Is Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical treatment option for back pain, sciatica, disc degeneration, arthritis of the spine, and bone spurs. It can be performed using a motorized traction device, or through chiropractic care. Spinal decompression can gently and slowly stretch the spine, changing its force and position. This relieves pressure on the sciatic nerve and spinal discs and allows slipped or bulging discs to shift back into place. It also allows oxygen, nutrients, and water to flow freely throughout the spine. Spinal decompression through chiropractic care uses targeted chiropractic adjustments to manipulate the spine, rather than a motorized traction table. Dr. de Groot offers both methods of spinal decompression.
What to Expect From Spinal Decompression
When you visit us for spinal decompression therapy using our motorized traction table, you will remain fully clothed and we will have you lie on the traction table with your legs bent over a cushion. We will attach you to a harness to keep you stable while the table moves. Dr. de Groot will control the movement of the table using a computer program. As the table moves, it will slowly and gently stretch your limbs, muscles, and spine.
Other Chiropractic Treatment Methods to Consider
Dr. de Groot may recommend combining spinal decompression with other treatment methods to speed the healing process and improve rehabilitation. In addition to decompression therapy, we may recommend cold laser therapy and therapeutic exercises and stretches. Cold laser therapy offers pain relief and stimulates tissue regeneration and healing. Therapeutic exercises and stretches relieve pain and improve strength, flexibility, and mobility.
Find Out if You’re a Good Candidate for Decompression Therapy in Wilmington, DE
If you’re ready to learn more about spinal decompression therapy and find out if you’re a good candidate, visit Dr. de Groot at DeGroot Chiropractic Orthopedics. Dr. de Groot will evaluate your symptoms, run diagnostic testing, and determine the underlying cause of your sciatica. He will then design a personalized treatment plan that includes decompression therapy. To schedule an appointment, call us today or request an appointment online.
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