Back and neck pain which does not seem to go away even with physical therapy or medication should be of concern. When accompanied by feeling weakness nor numbness in the leg and eventually difficulty walking or standing it significantly affects the quality of life. Spinal decompression Conroe, TX therapy may help alleviate these symptoms, especially diagnostic tests show stenosis in the spines central canal.
Spinal decompression may be performed in two ways-surgically and non-surgically. Non surgical therapy is a mechanical non-invasive procedure which treats pain in their lower back, leg or neck. The patient lies on board with a computer able to control the disc distraction force and angle. The resulting effect is a reduction in the bodys resistance to external forces and muscle spasm. The traction force is then applied to the disks of the spine to reduce pressure.
Nonsurgical therapy is considered safe because it is not invasive. Each session may last 30 to 45 minutes and 20 to 28 treatment sessions span over five to seven weeks are required. The therapy may be accompanied by electrical stimulation, ultrasound or heat/cold therapy. Stretching the spine gently over time helps to retract bulging or hibernated disks.
Surgical procedures for spine decompression are done through an incision made at any point along the spine. There are a variety of procedures for which may be done to relive the symptoms of spinal cord compression. These symptoms are as a result of pressure from loose ligaments, bony growths, bulged or collapsed disks or bony outgrowths. The pressure is what causes the spinal canal to become narrow and irritation of nerve openings.
Surgical decompression therapies involve a number of surgical procedures all which serve to relieve pressure from the cord. Disketomy involved removal of portions of the disks to relieve the adjacent nerve roots. Laminotomy, on the other hand, gets rid of the bony arches also called the lamina. Depending on the situation, the entire lamina may be removed to ease pressure in the spinal canal.
Foraminotomy or foraminectomy refers to any general surgical procedure which removes a large amount of bone and tissue. The procedure aims to increase the space for the nerve roots to exit the cord. Osteophyte removal is the surgical procedure for removing bony growths also called osteophytes or bone spurs. Lastly, corpectomy removes the body of the vertebra and disks. In some cases, more than one procedure may be used or the vertebrae fused to cause stabilization of the spine.
Spine decompression is invasive and therefore risky. Patients may suffer bleeding, blood clots and infections. Sometime, nerve damage results or in extreme cases, patients react to anesthesia. If performed by an experienced practitioner, it could be relatively safe and helps to relieve pressure and reduce pain in 80 to 90% of the patients. Since it does not correct vertebra degeneration caused by aging, problems may always occur.
Both surgical and non-surgical spinal decompression therapies are thought to be effective in relieving pain and pressure from the spinal column. However, just like any other medical practice, ensure that you visit a trained and experienced doctor. In addition, the equipment must be in proper condition as its a rather risky procedure.
Spinal decompression may be performed in two ways-surgically and non-surgically. Non surgical therapy is a mechanical non-invasive procedure which treats pain in their lower back, leg or neck. The patient lies on board with a computer able to control the disc distraction force and angle. The resulting effect is a reduction in the bodys resistance to external forces and muscle spasm. The traction force is then applied to the disks of the spine to reduce pressure.
Nonsurgical therapy is considered safe because it is not invasive. Each session may last 30 to 45 minutes and 20 to 28 treatment sessions span over five to seven weeks are required. The therapy may be accompanied by electrical stimulation, ultrasound or heat/cold therapy. Stretching the spine gently over time helps to retract bulging or hibernated disks.
Surgical procedures for spine decompression are done through an incision made at any point along the spine. There are a variety of procedures for which may be done to relive the symptoms of spinal cord compression. These symptoms are as a result of pressure from loose ligaments, bony growths, bulged or collapsed disks or bony outgrowths. The pressure is what causes the spinal canal to become narrow and irritation of nerve openings.
Surgical decompression therapies involve a number of surgical procedures all which serve to relieve pressure from the cord. Disketomy involved removal of portions of the disks to relieve the adjacent nerve roots. Laminotomy, on the other hand, gets rid of the bony arches also called the lamina. Depending on the situation, the entire lamina may be removed to ease pressure in the spinal canal.
Foraminotomy or foraminectomy refers to any general surgical procedure which removes a large amount of bone and tissue. The procedure aims to increase the space for the nerve roots to exit the cord. Osteophyte removal is the surgical procedure for removing bony growths also called osteophytes or bone spurs. Lastly, corpectomy removes the body of the vertebra and disks. In some cases, more than one procedure may be used or the vertebrae fused to cause stabilization of the spine.
Spine decompression is invasive and therefore risky. Patients may suffer bleeding, blood clots and infections. Sometime, nerve damage results or in extreme cases, patients react to anesthesia. If performed by an experienced practitioner, it could be relatively safe and helps to relieve pressure and reduce pain in 80 to 90% of the patients. Since it does not correct vertebra degeneration caused by aging, problems may always occur.
Both surgical and non-surgical spinal decompression therapies are thought to be effective in relieving pain and pressure from the spinal column. However, just like any other medical practice, ensure that you visit a trained and experienced doctor. In addition, the equipment must be in proper condition as its a rather risky procedure.
Hi, You explained the topic very well. The contents has provided meaningful information thanks for sharing info.
ReplyDeleteSpinal Decompression Los Angeles