How Spinal Decompression Can Help Alleviate Neck Pain
A cervical spinal injury or herniated disc in the neck can compress nerves in the neck, causing neck pain, stiffness, loss of range of motion, nerve pain, and numbness and tingling. Without treatment, your neck pain will only get worse, and you may develop chronic pain and stiffness. At Belleview Spine and Wellness, our chiropractor Dr. Donald Gibson specializes in evaluating and treating neck pain in Greenwood Village, CO, using chiropractic care and spinal decompression therapy.
What Are the Symptoms of a Herniated Disc in the Neck?
A herniated disc in the neck is a condition that occurs when one of the discs, which act as a cushion in between vertebrae, becomes injured. When it is injured, the tough outer layer may crack or break, exposing the soft inner layer. If this inner layer escapes, it can put pressure on surrounding nerves, causing uncomfortable symptoms that get worse over time:
- Neck pain
- Neck stiffness
- Loss of range of motion in the neck
- Pain and discomfort that worsens with movement or during certain activities
- A sharp, burning, or itching pain that radiates from the neck down one arm
- Shoulder pain and tenderness
- Upper back pain
- Numbness and tingling spreading from the neck down one arm
What Is Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Spinal decompression is a nonsurgical, non-invasive treatment option that is a safe alternative to surgery. During spinal decompression, Dr. Gibson will have you lie fully clothed on a comfortable treatment table. He will attach a harness around you to stabilize your body. The table is a motorized traction table, and Dr. Gibson will control its movement using a special computer program.
How Does Spinal Decompression Relieve Neck Pain?
As the table moves, it will gently and slowly stretch your cervical spine, joints, limbs, and muscles. This changes the force and position of the spine, alleviating pressure on the spinal discs and nerves. This creates negative pressure in the discs and can cause herniated discs to retract. It also allows nutrients, water, oxygen, and blood to flow freely through the spine again to accelerate healing and relieve pain and inflammation. Spinal decompression is effective for neck pain associated with a herniated disc, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, a pinched nerve, and sciatica symptoms.
Make an Appointment for Spinal Decompression in Greenwood Village, CO
If you have neck pain due to a herniated disc or pinched nerve, you may be a good candidate for spinal decompression therapy. Visit us at Belleview Spine and Wellness, and Dr. Gibson and his team will evaluate your symptoms, run diagnostic testing, and determine the underlying cause of your neck pain. Call us today to schedule an appointment, or book an appointment online.
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