Back pain due to a herniated or bulging disc can be debilitating, and in the past, surgery was the answer. Today, we have highly-successful advanced technology that allows us to relieve this pain without surgery. We use the Back-On-Trac system to achieve spinal decompression. Unlike other decompression tables that only traction in one direction, the Back-On-Trac system combines a machine with axial and lateral traction, allowing for traction in multiple directions. This is particularly helpful for patients with disc bulges on the right or left sides of the spine or spinal curvatures like scoliosis.
Using this technology and the decompression machine, we are able to create a custom treatment plan that gently stretches and relaxes the spine, which, over time, decompresses the vertebrae and reducing pressure on the spinal discs, nerves, joints and muscles. This creates a vacuum-like effect on soft bulging disc. This can not only clear up back pain, but also any pain caused by the pressure put on the nerves. For example, patients who have a herniated disc in the lower back may have radiculopathy or sciatic pain down their legs.
Treatment time and frequency will depend on each patient’s unique condition; however, each spinal decompression treatment is usually about fifteen minutes. Patients usually have treatment a few times a week.
If you are living in pain or considering surgery for a herniated or bulging disc, we will work with you to find a spinal decompression treatment plan that corresponds with your body. Instead of turning to potentially dangerous pain medications that just cover up the problem, ask us if spinal decompression can help you.