When you suffer from pain and other symptoms resulting from nerve compression in the spine, the team at Active Care Chiropractic & Rehabilitation in Lafayette Hill, the Main Line, East Falls, Elkins Park, Manayunk and Hatfield, Pennsylvania may suggest nonsurgical spinal decompression as part of your treatment plan.
Controlled motorized traction is a gentle way to take the load off your spine comfortably and safely. Contemporary motorized traction benches use intermittent stretch-and-release cycles to temporarily release the pressure on your spinal column, which often aids recovery from a variety of back issues.
Today, we’ll examine a typical week-by-week recovery timeline so you know what to expect when you undergo nonsurgical spinal decompression with us. Keep in mind that results vary by patient, since much depends on your condition and diagnosis.
Early treatment is often where the patient experience varies the most. Some people experience immediate, noticeable improvement in their symptoms, while others don’t notice much of a difference.
Both these outcomes are normal. When nerve compression releases, pain relief can quickly result for some. In other cases, healing in the spine may be a more gradual process and the first week is more about your body adapting to the decompression process.
Most people begin to notice changes in the second week, and generally, these aren’t dramatic. You’ll perhaps notice changes in the intensity or nature of your pain, while stiffness reduces and flexibility increases.
You may find certain movements and tasks becoming easier. We may base changes to your treatment plan according to how you’re responding through the first two weeks.
In general, nonsurgical spinal decompression occurs over 18 to 24 sessions scheduled in a six to eight-week period. In weeks three and four, we build on the momentum you’ve enjoyed, adding things like complementary stretching and strength exercises.
Your back should be feeling more comfortable and normal activities may in fact start to feel “normal” again, though how much change occurs by this point can be different for every patient.
The goal of spinal decompression is a restoration of comfort and function, not simply temporary relief from pain. With that in mind, we’ll review the progress you’ve made and re-evaluate your treatment plan.
Like many medical treatments, nonsurgical spinal decompression isn’t a one-size-fits-all therapy. Your body’s response depends on the underlying condition causing your symptoms, their severity, how long you’ve been living with the condition, as well as many other factors.
To learn more about the potential benefits of spinal decompression for your condition, contact Active Care Chiropractic & Rehabilitation. You can book a consultation by phone or online with our nearest office. Start on the road to relief today.
