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Spinal Decompression for Sciatica
What is Spinal Decompression for Sciatica?Decompression therapy began with such primitive modalities as inversion. Modern decompression is a non-surgical therapy option which is used to re-create lost intervertebral space, hopefully eliminating pain and associated neurological symptoms. Decompression works by gently stretching the spine, creating a vacuum effect which can restore disc height and even reduce bulging disc conditions. Spinal Decompression can be performed by both medical doctors and chiropractors and some care practitioners have devoted their entire practice to specializing in decompression. This therapy is perhaps the fastest growing treatment in the entire back pain therapy industry.Types of Spinal Decompression for SciaticaInversion is the oldest form of decompression therapy. In this practice, individuals literally hang upside down in an effort to counteract the effects of gravity on the spine. Chiropractic adjustments involve some tractioning and decompression modalities, but the Cox Technic, in particular, is an effective form of manual spinal decompression therapy. There are many machines which now perform state of the art computerized decompression as well. The VAX-D is one of the first to succeed in this medical treatment, while the DRX9000 and AccuSpina have enjoyed more recent accolades. The DRX9000 has especially enjoyed huge growth in the number and scope of doctors and chiropractors utilizing the device for treating numerous dorsopathy conditions very effectively.Spinal Decompression for Sciatica AdviceI am an avid supporter of decompression for physically induced back pain syndromes. Although the treatment is not useful for every spinal pain syndrome, it is indicated for the most common treatment resistant conditions. The best treatment results are demonstrated in patients with herniated discs. Treatment is also indicated for degenerative disc disease and some forms of osteoarthritis, including facet joint syndrome.The benefits of decompression are easily recognized. First, it is noninvasive and offers a chance for realizing a real permanent cure. Next, the treatment is finite and typically lasts for about a month. This eliminates the long term slavery commonly forced upon patients by other symptomatic sciatica treatments. Lastly, the theory behind the therapy makes logical sense. Remember, most chronic sciatica syndromes are not caused by a physical source, despite whatever the diagnosis might be. Most of these back and leg pain syndromes are actually psychosomatic sciatica conditions and should be treated using knowledge therapy. However, for patients who subscribe to the structural theory of pain, your best bet for long term symptoms is to investigate spinal decompression. The treatment is not cheap, but is well worth the cost for millions of patients who have found lasting resolution of their sciatica symptoms. Sciatica Forum The Sciatica Pain Newsletter. 7/1/08 Revised 10/28/08
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