Spinal decompression offers the ability to achieve lasting pain relief without the risks and recovery time associated with spinal surgery. At R2 Wellness Centers, we offer nonsurgical spinal decompression as one of many treatments that can transform your quality of life.
Let’s take a look at what residents of Lowell, Illinois, can expect from their first spinal decompression therapy visit.
The human spine is a complex network of bones, tendons, muscles, ligaments, blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissues. It serves numerous important functions, one of which is to house and protect your spinal cord, which enables the transmission of signals between the body and the brain.
A great many things can cause changes to the spine that alter the alignment of vertebrae, which are the small bones that make up the spine and allow for flexibility. When the spaces within the spaces within the spine are made smaller, this is called compression.
Spinal compression can place pressure on nerves, causing significant pain. Spinal decompression creates space within your spine, restoring a healthier alignment of its many joint components.
Some of the conditions that spinal decompression can improve include:
Decompression therapy can help you resume normal activities free from pain.
In most cases, you’ll meet with Dr. Walker initially to discuss your concerns, receive an assessment and perhaps imaging, and explore treatment options. If spinal decompression therapy is right for you, Dr. Walker’s administrative team will schedule your initial treatment visit.
When you arrive and get settled in the treatment room, there’s no need to remove your clothing. Nonsurgical spinal decompression therapy doesn’t require any form of anesthesia, so you won’t have to limit your diet or do anything special to prepare for your treatment.
You’ll relax on the treatment table as Dr. Walker positions a comfortable harness around your pelvis. Another harness circles the trunk of your body. These two points of contact allow the computerized system to create a gentle stretching force within your spine.
Dr. Walker operates the computerized traction system, which creates gentle pressure that gradually stretches your spine. The system is carefully calibrated to perform minute adjustments, so there’s no need to worry about sudden stretching or painful manipulations.
Dr. Walker initiates numerous incremental changes throughout the 30-45 minute decompression session. You should not feel any discomfort and are encouraged to communicate with him about the ways your body responds during therapy.
Many people report a reduction in pain after nonsurgical spinal decompression sessions. Some describe a feeling similar to what follows after a yoga class or stretching session. You can resume your normal routines after your visit.
When you’re living with ongoing back pain that limits your ability to enjoy life, finding relief becomes a top priority. When it comes to nonsurgical spinal decompression therapy, there’s nothing to fear. In the hands of a skilled practitioner like Dr. Walker, this approach is powerful enough to yield results but gentle enough to avoid further strain on your spine.
If nonsurgical spinal decompression therapy sounds like it might align with your needs, we encourage you to schedule a consultation at R2 Wellness Centers. Dr. Walker is happy to meet with you to explore all available treatment paths, including spinal decompression.
When the time is right, you can reach our office online or by phone to discuss appointment availability.
