Ask The Doc - Spinal Decompression Therapy and Help for Disc Herniations

[@Sorry_SSB]

Could you provide links to any research supporting the conclusions surrounding herniated disks? I'm having trouble finding any in regards to decompression therapy

[@ramindavani]

Does spinal decompression gets rid of bulging disc or herniated disk?

[@COREChiropracticHouston]

It really depends on how bad it is, how long you've had it, and a lot of other factors. Decompression does a great job in helping patients with bulging and herniated discs. Pain relief happens pretty quickly and we are seeing improved disc space heights on post-treatment x-rays.

[@stephaniegutierrez6222]

How many different decompression devices are there? What is best for the cervical spine and bulged discs?

[@COREChiropracticHouston]

There are a bunch - they all work pretty well, some are just more comfortable than others and price can vary a lot.

[@JayyMoney7]

I have 2 herniated discs that are both 8 mm, I’m only 23 years old but my chiropractor has me on a decompression machine 3 times a week. Do you think this will solve my problem? I’m in pain 24 hours out of the day and it’s taking a big physical and mental toll on me. Let me know if you think this machine will help me. Thanks doc

[@COREChiropracticHouston]

Spinal decompression works great for discs, but it's not 100%. You should notice improvement after a couple of weeks. We shoot for 50% improvement during that time frame. If it's not working, you may need something more invasive. We find we only have to send 1 - 2 patients per year for injections or surgery.

[@JayyMoney7]

@@COREChiropracticHouston great, thanks for the info doc, just finished my 4th treatment and I’ve noticed slight improvements. Staying hopeful 🙏

[@antonioj.castaneda7377]

@@JayyMoney7 How are you now, my friend?

[@ACEOFTHEBLITZ]

@@JayyMoney7 I'm looking into a artificial disc or foramenatony for my neck. Right arm is almost completely numb. Doubt this will help if you're as bad as I am.

[@JayyMoney7]

@@antonioj.castaneda7377 the decommission helped but didn’t take the pain away fully I still have moments of excruciating sciatic pain but decompression helps doesn’t resolve the issue

[@kkam1021]

Does it help with Facet joint pain?

[@COREChiropracticHouston]

Yes!

[@larrystandifer4327]

I've tried this a few times it seems to work over time but they want to charger me 55 dollars for 10 minutes in the chair .... that's to much.

[@COREChiropracticHouston]

Some offices charge more than $150 for 10 minutes in the chair. We try to make it more affordable, and we offer packages that can give you a discount.

[@Tyler-Wiley]

You can always invest in an inversion table.

[@dajoremarks9137]

So i have spinal stenosis does this help with that

[@COREChiropracticHouston]

This depends on severity. We would need to do an exam and x-rays before making a determination that it can help you specifically or not. However, that is a condition that we see patients for using this treatment.

[@Jackybug]

What is the brand name of that decompression chair?

[@COREChiropracticHouston]

Back on Trac

[@anilasya7703]

Does this treatment treat degenerative disc disease and lumbar spondylothesis

[@COREChiropracticHouston]

It helps with degenerative disc disease, but it's not a treatment to reduce sponylolisthesis. This will help in allowing for more space between vertebrae.

[@anilasya7703]

@@COREChiropracticHouston thank you as long as my pain reduces because it causes me to have left leg pain

[@COREChiropracticHouston]

@@anilasya7703 - It does a great job of helping with pain, for sure.

[@bachanlall9244]

😊​@@COREChiropracticHouston

[@Verse_Jumper]

What does it mean if decompression just causes a sciatica flare up with a herniated disc

[@COREChiropracticHouston]

Any time you're dealing with a disc, it can flare up easily. Movement, massage, stretching, adjustments, decompression, etc can all cause a temporary flare up. That doesn't mean it isn't helping.

[@tractorback76]

Just went for numb leg and the xray guy said my back looks 20 years older than I am... definitely arthritic disc's and one touching another in the lumbar. Hoping this treatment will help.

[@allsmiles2938]

Did your numbness ever go away for you 😞 I’m going through this now. I sure hope so and I hope you’re feeling better now. It’s terrible to go through this pain and worry.

[@tractorback76]

@@allsmiles2938 so no, not yet. I've got a surgery set for the 11th of August. I've had good and bad days. Foot still numb and pain comes in waves. Trying everything in hopes to blow off surgery but not sure it's going to happen. MRI shows a big extrusion pressing on my nerve

[@antonioj.castaneda7377]

@@tractorback76 did the decompression therapy help? God bless.

[@antonioj.castaneda7377]

@@allsmiles2938 I'm with you. Let's stay positive and exhaust all efforts before going for surgery. God bless.

[@allsmiles2938]

@@tractorback76 how did your surgery go? I hope you’re doing better now. I am in physical therapy 3x a week with a chiropractor and getting adjustments and I’m finally out of pain and doing much better. I wish you could’ve tried this place before surgery.