Back pain can dramatically affect your life. One of the most successful, long-term ways to relieve back pain is spinal decompression. Dr. Christopher Oviatt and Dr. Michelle Martinook at Castledowns Chiropractic Clinic in Edmonton, AB, provide a wide range of chiropractic care and wellness services, including spinal decompression to help you.

What You Need to Know about Spinal Decompression

When spinal decompression is used, many people experience pain relief within the first week. Others experience pain relief within the first two to six weeks. Spinal decompression is an excellent way to treat and relieve back pain associated with:

• A herniated or displaced disc
• An accident or injury
• Degenerative joint problems
• Overuse or lifting and carrying heavy objects
• Sitting or staying in one position for an extended period

Spinal decompression can be helpful to:

• Realign bones, vertebrae, tendons, and ligaments
• Relieve pressure on joints and nerves
• Reduce swelling, muscle spasms, and pain

You should seek out your chiropractor if you are experiencing:

• Pain that radiates down your leg
• Numbness or weakness in your leg
• Pain that radiates down your arm
• Pain in your shoulder
• Numbness or weakness in your arm
• Slowed reflexes

Imaging studies may be required to determine if you have damage to ligaments, tendons, muscles, or bones. In addition to spinal decompression, your chiropractor may recommend:

• Manual manipulation and adjustment
• Electrical stimulation therapy
• Physiotherapy

Other therapies which are also helpful include:

• Thermal therapies, reduce swelling, boost circulation, and promote healing
• Massage therapy relaxes muscles, tendons, and ligaments which helps reduce tension and pain
• Posture and body mechanics instruction, to help you learn to move and prevent injury to your back

Talk with Your Chiropractor Today

To learn more about spinal decompression and how it can help you, call Dr. Oviatt and Dr. Martinook at Castledowns Chiropractic Clinic in Edmonton, AB. You can reach them in the office by calling (780) 457-3621, so call today.