Many people in the country deal with back pain every year. The spine can become compressed after injury, improper posture, age, or lifestyle choices. Many of these issues can be dealt with by adequately resting, stretching, or heating pads in the affected area. Though if left ignored, the pain can lead to bulging discs, chronic back pain, and nerve issues. Non-surgical vertebral decompression therapy, as provided by healthcare service providers like Clinique TAGMED, is an alternative treatment for many causes of back pains. It aims to relieve pressure and alleviate symptoms associated with spinal conditions.
People suffering from back pain tend to ignore it or assume it will be gone by the next day. Sometimes this does happen; however, in some cases, they can make the problem worse. Back pain can be caused by a number of reasons, including:
Back pain is not limited to just one reason and can usually be made worse when people continue doing whatever triggered the pain in the first place. Vertebral decompression therapy has been used, at practices like Clinique TAGMED, to treat symptoms and conditions, including Neck and Back Pain, Herniated Disc, Degenerative Disc Disease, Injuries, Sciatica, etc. The firm yet gentle spine stretching during decompression therapy helps to remove tension, re-align discs, and reduce pressure on the nerves.
Herniated discs are a common spinal condition where the outer layer of a spinal disc ruptures, causing the inner gel-like material to protrude. As a result, some patients hear a popping sound followed by pain or weakness in their arms or legs, while others have no symptoms.
Although not every herniated disc requires treatment, spinal decompression therapy is a great alternative to releasing pain compared to invasive surgeries or addictive pharmaceuticals. Vertebral decompression therapy aims to get rid of pressure on the affected disc by creating negative pressure within the disc space. This negative pressure can help retract the herniated portion of the disc, relieving compression on nearby nerves and reducing associated pain. In addition, the stretching and decompression involved in this therapy can enhance the flow of fluids, oxygen, and nutrients into the disc. By promoting better hydration and nourishment of the disc, vertebral decompression therapy may aid in the natural healing process of the herniated disc. Healthcare professionals at Clinique TAGMED specialize in vertebral decompression therapy and can tailor the treatment to the individual's specific condition and needs. They can adjust the treatment parameters, such as traction force and duration, to target the herniated disc and address any accompanying issues.
Nerve pain can be some of the worst pain some people can experience. It is often described as shooting, burning, stabbing, or shocking pain, sometimes without stimulation. Nerve pain can sometimes be temporary, caused by injury, trauma or infection, and occasionally develop into peripheral neuropathy. Neurovertebral decompression therapy stretches the spine and muscles, allowing them to relax and reducing tension and pressure from nearby nerves. This encourages nutrient and oxygen-rich blood to flow to the affected area to promote healing.
"I was treated and healed through two different injury episodes. The first was a rotator cuff injury that resolved after two treatments. The second was more complicated, centered on my knee, with a lot of tendonitis. Dr. Sylvain Desforges is intuitive and understands the complexity of the human body. It works on your entire body, skull, neck, arms, legs, tail, etc., all to get your body in good working order. What surprises me is: I feel better right after the treatment, I feel even better the next morning and three days later I feel that I am repairing, I walk with a different gait and my balance is improving. Thank you for your amazing care."
– Jameson Zimmer
Spinal surgery can be dangerous, expensive, and a time-consuming procedure. Recovery from surgeries usually can take a couple of days to months to recover. As part of surgery recovery, patients may also be prescribed powerful pain suppressants with their own negative side effects. But before agreeing to surgery, people must consult healthcare experts at institutions like Clinique TAGMED. Skilled and certified medical professionals can examine the patient thoroughly and, depending on the condition, suggest non-surgical spinal decompression as a viable option instead of surgery. In addition, vertebral decompression is a relatively affordable and quick process compared to surgical treatment programs. Clinique TAGMED even offers flexible payment options for people with financial issues.
As previously stated, spinal surgery can take months to recover fully. Often recovery includes pain pills and physical therapy. However, spinal decompression therapy requires virtually no downtime after a treatment period. As a result, most patients do not experience pain during their sessions with Clinique TAGMED. In fact, some find it relaxing and even fall asleep while on the spinal traction table.
In conclusion, vertebral decompression therapy offers a safe and non-invasive way to reduce pain caused by spinal compression-related conditions such as herniated discs or degenerative disc disease. It has also been used successfully to treat other debilitating conditions, including scoliosis, headaches caused by neck problems, and general discomfort due to muscle spasms or tension in the surrounding muscles and ligaments.
A private practice based in Montreal and Terrebonne, Clinique TAGMED offers a full range of high-technology therapies that allow patients to achieve faster and more lasting results for acute and chronic conditions. The clinic's healthcare professionals have over 25 years of experience in the musculoskeletal field. As a result, they can determine the cause of pain and plan an effective treatment program tailored to the patient's needs and preferences without compromising medical care quality.
