Lumbar and Cervical Decompression
Lumbar and cervical decompression are non-surgical therapies that gently stretch the spine to relieve pressure on discs and nerves, helping reduce pain and improve mobility in the lower back and neck.
Lumbar and Cervical Decompression
Lumbar and cervical decompression are non-surgical treatments used to relieve pressure on the spine—specifically in the lower back (lumbar) and neck (cervical) regions. This is often done using a traction table or decompression machine that gently stretches the spine to create space between the vertebrae.
The goal is to reduce pressure on spinal discs and nerves, which helps relieve pain, improve mobility, and promote healing in conditions like herniated discs, sciatica, pinched nerves, and degenerative disc disease. It’s a painless, controlled process often used in physiotherapy as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
What to Expect
Benefits and Uses
During lumbar or cervical decompression therapy, you’ll lie comfortably on a specialized table while a machine gently stretches your spine to relieve pressure on affected discs and nerves. The treatment is painless, and you may feel a mild pulling or stretching sensation in your back or neck.
Sessions typically last 15 to 30 minutes, and multiple treatments may be recommended depending on your condition. Afterward, you may feel relief right away, though some people notice gradual improvement over time. Your physiotherapist may also combine decompression with exercises or other therapies to support long-term recovery.
Common Benefits:
- Relieves back and neck pain
- Reduces pressure on spinal discs and nerves
- Improves mobility and flexibility
- Promotes healing of herniated or bulging discs
- Reduces muscle tension and spasms
- Enhances posture and spinal alignment
- Decreases reliance on pain medication
Used For:
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Sciatica
- Pinched nerves
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spinal stenosis
- Chronic lower back or neck pain
- Postural-related spinal compression
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