Spinal Decompression

Suffering from chronic pain? Dr. Mark Carlo at Largo Injury Pain Relief Center in Largo, FL, offers spinal decompression and more to help you find relief.

The Role of Spinal Decompression in Pain Relief

Headaches, back pain, hip pain, leg pain, and even pain all the way down in the feet are often effectively relieved from a simple technique: non-surgical spinal decompression. Learn more about this chiropractic technique, how it relieves such pain, and what makes it so effective in the guide below from Dr. Carlo and the team at Largo Injury Pain Relief Center in Largo, FL.

Common Causes of Musculoskeletal Pain

From the head to the feet, your body consists of a complex musculoskeletal system of bones, joints, discs, muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and more. While not all of these directly touch one another, they all work together to support your body and movement. And when there is an issue in one area, it can impact the other areas.

Pain throughout the body is often caused by an issue in the spinal column, including herniated discs and compressed nerves. These occur when too much pressure is placed on a spinal disc, typically due to a misalignment or accident. The pressure causes the disc to tear or bulge out, which leads to pressure on the nerve, which can lead to various types of pain, tingling, numbness, weakness, and more.

How Decompression Therapy Works

Decompressing the spinal column is a gentle yet highly effective technique. It involves lying on a table with separate segments. The patient is fitted to a harness that is attached to the lower segment of the table. As the patient lies still, the bottom segment of the table moves slowly to provide a gentle yet very thorough stretch.

As this occurs, pressure is relieved from the disc. Negative pressure pulls the disc and any filling that has spilled out back in, which relieves the compression on the nerve.

Typically, this method is combined with other techniques to ensure optimal results. Additional techniques can include adjustments, soft tissue therapy, therapeutic exercises, and more. Such combinations correct the root cause of the issue as well as any related pain. Lifestyle recommendations are also provided on a personalized basis to help prevent future pain and injuries.

You don’t have to live in pain. Visit Dr. Carlo at Largo Injury Pain Relief Center in Largo, FL, for spinal decompression therapy and other techniques for personalized relief. Call (727) 585-8888 to schedule an appointment today.

Largo Injury Pain Relief Center • Dr. Mark Carlo, DC

13002 Seminole Blvd #4, Largo, FL 33778

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