Back and Neck Pain Treatment Madison

Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression

The MSNC Spinal Rehabilitation Program Utilizes Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy

Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) has been the most important medical advance in the non-surgical, noninvasive treatment of back pain in the past 10 years. Spinal Decompression technology is presently being utilized by neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, chiropractic physicians, and pain specialists across the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia.

What causes low back pain? Low back pain can be caused by a number of factors from injuries to the effects of aging. The spinal cord is protected by the vertebrae, which are made of bone. Between each vertebra are soft discs with a ligamentous outer layer. These discs function as shock absorbers to protect the vertebra and the spinal cord. Many of the problems that cause back pain are the result of herniation and degeneration of the intervertebral disc. Degeneration is a process where wear and tear causes deterioration of the disc. Herniations, or bulging of the disc are protrusions from the disc that press on surrounding nerves, causing pain or numbness.

Patient Friendly Back and Neck Pain Therapy

Patients are fitted with a support system then positioned on a comfortable spinal decompression table. The purpose of the support system is to stabilize the patients body. A computer system elongates the spine in a slow, gentle manner in order to relieve pressure on compressed discs.

The procedure is virtually painless and many patients experience such a relaxing sensation they have actually been known to fall asleep on the table.

Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy is very effective at treating pinched nerves, bulging discs, herniated discs, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, leg pain and facet syndromes.

Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Illustrated

Symptoms of a herniated disc can vary depending on the location of the herniation and the type of soft tissue involved. In many cases severe and unrelenting pain will radiate into the region served by an affected nerve root that is irritated or impinged by the herniated material. Fig. 1

Spinal Decompression gently pulls the vertebral joints apart.

It is believed this precise process produces a negative pressure inside the disc causing herniated material to slowly recede away from the effected nerve root and back into the disc. Fig. 2

It is also believed throughout the Spinal Decompression process the negative pressure created actually rehydrates the disc.

This disc rehydration contributes to the success of this restorative process. Fig. 3

Healthier disc. Fig. 4