What is disk decompression therapy?
Disk decompression therapy is a non-surgical treatment option for bulging disks of the spine. If you have back or neck pain–or have been diagnosed with a “bulging” or “herniated” disk–this may be an option for you. Some refer to this therapy as spinal traction, but it’s not the same thing.Decompression TherapyWhen a disk becomes compressed, it pushes out and creates a bulge. According to Dr. Rob Gottesman, Colorado chiropractor, disk decompression therapy creates a space between the disks through negative pressure. The pressure causes the disk to be “sucked” back into the spinal column. Decompression allows water, oxygen and blood to flow to the reabsorbed disk. This helps it heal.Conditions BenefitedDisk decompression therapy is claimed to help herniated or bulging disks, spinal stenosis, pinched nerves, low back pain, degenerative disk disease, some leg pain, sciatica and neck pain.Treatment EquipmentA decompression table is used. You might wear harnesses around the pelvic and thor
