Physiotherapy combined with spinal decompression is a wonderful option for those suffering from chronic spinal issues. Chronic pain, chronic dysfunction (lack of movement) and chronic numbness into either of the upper or lower limbs can benefit and even be eliminated.
Spinal decompression is done in a comfortable lying position and should be a totally pain free experience. It can be performed for the neck/upper back and/or the lower back/pelvis. Spinal decompression is a gentle traction that is done in a computerized algorithm that is specific to the area of the spine being treated. The treatment on the decompression unit is generally around 30 minutes.
Our physiotherapists have found that using our class IV laser both before and after the patient receives the spinal decompression therapy adds increased benefit to the overall outcome for each session.
The Core physiotherapists also recognize that exercises designed to first restore motion and then to stabilize the area are essential to the success of any treatment but work particularly well with spinal decompression.
As a client coming through the door this is what the process would look like. A complimentary (yes FREE) consultation to determine if you are a candidate for spinal decompression combined with physiotherapy. Once it’s decided that this program is right for you then a complete history and physical assessment is performed to determine a specific treatment program for each client. Treatment begins with class IV laser to the associated soft tissue to relax the region. One is then hooked up comfortably on the decompression unit for usually around 30 minutes. After the gentle traction of the decompression the laser is again used to treat the spinal segments that were addressed to promote healing of the surrounding tissue. The physiotherapist will provide and review exercises designed to restore function and stabilize the spinal area with each treatment session.
Physiotherapy and spinal decompression have been recently added to our programs here at The Core and are proving to be extremely beneficial.
