SPINAL DECOMPRESSION IN St. Louis

Back pain is an epidemic in America. It is the leading cause of disability and one of the most common reasons for missed days of work. Back pain is the most common condition for which opioids are prescribed. In fact, it is estimated that 80% of the population will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives.

It is for those reasons that St Louis Back and Knee Center has dedicated years to studying and developing the most effective back pain relief protocols that can provide true pain relief - without prescription drugs and without surgery.

At the core of each of those protocols is a remarkable non-surgical therapy called Spinal Decompression.

At St Louis Back and Knee Center, we prescribe spinal decompression as either a stand-alone therapy or as part of our proprietary pain relief systems. It can be effective in treating a wide range of neck and back pain issues:

• General or Chronic Lower Back Pain
• Neck Pain
• Pinched Nerves
• Sciatica
• Bulging Discs
• Degenerative Discs
• Failed Back Surgery
• Spinal Stenosis
• Limited Range of Motion

The concept behind spinal decompression therapy is rather intuitive, especially for those who have felt the intense pressure and discomfort of lower back pain. When suffering from the intense discomfort of back pain, the natural inclination is for something that will gently pull on your spine, relieve all the pressure, and help to relieve the pain.

In very simple terms, that’s what spinal decompression does. Add to that the guidance and expertise of the St Louis Back and Knee Center pain relief specialists and the results have been nothing short of remarkable.

Before therapy begins, we collect a thorough set of X-rays to identify the specific areas of compression, misalignment, or degeneration. From those images, the specific decompression protocol, decompression table, and overall treatment plan are determined.

During each session, the patient lays back while a gentle pull, calculated specifically for that patient, works to gently open the spine and relieve pressure between discs. The sensation for most patients is immediate relief. We also calculate the angle of the pull, to ensure that the focus of the therapy is precisely on the disc or discs that are the source of the pain. For most patients, the treatment is extremely relaxing and comfortable. In fact, during the 20-minute treatments, many patients fall asleep.

Therapy sessions typically last less than 20 minutes, 3 times a week for 1 month.  Most patients feel pain relief with as few as 6-10 treatments and are released from treatment after 8 weeks.

A complete program targeting the function of the stabilization ligaments, tendons, and muscles is a vital part of Spinal Decompression. Exercise and adjunctive therapies such as heat, muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and cold therapy can assist in the rehabilitation of these structures. Our goal is to not only help heal the disc but to also enhance muscular control and support of the back and neck.

Regular home exercise and periodic visits to our office will help in maintaining your spinal health and reduce the probability of re-occurrence. Clinical results of this procedure have been effective in over 75% of the patients treated, and most patients find long-term relief or effective management of their pain when they complete the entire program of treatments.

Call today for more information about how our team at St Louis Back and Knee Center can help you find the relief you've been looking for.

As with all the treatment protocols at St Louis Back and Knee Center, our approach is to get to the source of the pain and correct the problem. We do not believe in masking the pain with prescription drugs and pain relievers. Spinal Decompression Therapy aligns with that philosophy.

With each treatment, the pressure and pain will lessen, and a level of comfort and mobility will be restored. As the pain is reduced, we work to strengthen the muscles around the disc to maintain the correction and relief achieved through spinal decompression therapy.

The truth is, back and neck pain is often caused by simple things - too much sitting or bending over a computer, lack of activity, weakening of back or stomach muscles, or gaining a few extra pounds. There is no need to mask this kind of pain with medications. It is easily fixed with the common sense of spinal decompression and other complementary, non-surgical therapies.

Don’t suffer from back or neck pain one more day. Contact your local St Louis Back and Knee Center today, schedule a free consultation and find out if you’re a candidate for spinal decompression therapy. It could be the phone call that changes your life.