If you're suffering from back pain, vertebral axial decompression therapy at Provance Chiropractic Sports & Wellness, LLC in Metairie, LA, may be right for you. This spinal decompression therapy is often used to treat herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, and more.

What Is Vertebral Axial Decompression Therapy?

Vertebral axial decompression therapy is a non-surgical treatment option for back pain patients. This spinal decompression therapy gently stretches the spine, which takes the pressure off the spinal discs. This gentle stretch and pressure are adjusted with a computerized system to ease stress off the discs in the spine.

Some conditions that you can treat with vertebral axial decompression therapy include:

Herniated Discs

This condition is where the discs between the vertebrae become damaged and bulge out. Such a bulge can put pressure on the nerves, which can lead to pain.

Degenerative Disc Disease

As you age, the discs in your spine can begin to degenerate. This degeneration can lead to pain and other symptoms.

Sciatica

Sciatica is a condition that occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed. It can cause pain, numbness, and weakness in the legs.

Radiculopathy

Radiculopathy is when the nerves that travel from the spine to the extremities become compressed, causing pain, numbness, and weakness.

How Is Vertebral Axial Decompression Therapy Performed?

During vertebral axial decompression therapy, you lie on a table. You will have a harness around your pelvis and another around your chest. You will be connected to a machine that will gently stretch your spine. Our therapist will gradually increase the amount of stretch. The session will last for 30-45 minutes.

What Are the Benefits of Vertebral Axial Decompression Therapy?

There are many benefits of vertebral axial decompression therapy, including:

• Reduced back pain
• Decreased pressure on spinal discs
• Improved blood circulation
• Increased range of motion

Contact Our Clinic to Schedule an Appointment 

If you are suffering from back pain, contact Provance Chiropractic Sports & Wellness, LLC in Metairie, LA, to see if vertebral axial decompression therapy is right for you. Our chiropractor can create a customized treatment plan to help you find relief from your pain. Call us today at (504) 456-9296 to schedule an appointment.