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What are the Benefits of Spinal Decompression?

• Non-surgical option for pain relief from low back pain, back pain, neck pain, sciatica, and other conditions or injuries
• Restores range of motion, movement, mobility, and function
• Our spinal decompression system provides gentle relief – some of our patients fall asleep during treatment
• Non-invasive treatment – No medication needed
• No recovery or down time
• Promotes healing and good health
• Cost savings

Why should you use the Wellness Center in Fayetteville, AR for spinal decompression?

• Top Rated Chiropractic Team with 400+ 5-star review
• Exclusive Network of Doctors for Spinal Decompression through the Disc Centers of America
• Superior Spinal Decompression through Targeted IDD Therapy
• Experienced Doctors on Staff who are Passionate about Quality Care
• Member of the International Medical Advisory Board for Spinal Decompression
• National Certification in Spinal Decompression – specializing in acute and chronic disc.
• Pain Treatment Award
• Local Small Business and Member of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce

What types of pain can spinal decompression help?

Spinal Decompression can help alleviate a variety of body pain. The gentle stretching of the spine creates space between the vertebrae, and this takes pressure off the spinal discs, nerves, and blood vessels. Pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in your body can all improve or dissipate by using this technique, including neck, low back, leg, joint, disc, and arm.

Pain is your body’s way of telling you something is wrong. It can be very complex and the reasons for it are numerous. Physical injury, illness, disease, aging, and psychological distress can all be the culprits, with the pain ranging from mild discomfort to severe agony, it can be constant or intermittent, and can be acute or chronic. Whatever the type, reason, or severity, it has a significant impact on a person’s life by interfering with daily activities, sleep, mental health, and one’s finances if impacts one’s ability to work. We all experience varying degrees of pain at some point in our lives and seeking medical attention to determine the cause is important. There are many paths to manage and cure pain including medication, rest, ice, therapies, surgery, and psychological support.

At The Wellness Center Chiropractic & Massage, we have many noninvasive or nonsurgical modalities that can help you manage and alleviate your pain. With the proper diagnosis and treatment, we can help you find ways to cope and resume a normal life.

If you are suffering with any of the following conditions, we may be able to help you improve your quality of life. These conditions, as defined by the Harvard Medical School and the National Institutes of Health, are all treatable through the services and skilled practitioners at our wellness center.

How much does low back pain, back pain, and neck pain affect Americans?

Chronic Pain is a long-standing pain that persists beyond the usual recovery period or occurs along with a chronic health condition. It can include:

• Back Pain – Back pain affects 80% of Americans in their lifetime. It costs over $100 billion per year and is the leading cause of inactivity, work absenteeism and disability globally. The social and economic impacts are staggering. It is one of the leading causes for people to visit their medical provider. Some of the leading causes of back pain can be due to:
  • Degenerative Disc Disease– A condition in which the spinal discs break down over time.This can cause pain,stiffness,and loss of mobility in the lower back. By the age of 35, 30% of adults will show evidence in their discs and by the age of 60, 90% of the population have disc degeneration.
  • Sciatica – a condition that causes pain, numbness, tingling, and burning that can radiate from the back down the back of the leg.It is usually caused by a herniated or bulging disc or other pressure on the sciatic nerve. 40% of the population will experience Sciatica pain in their lifetime.
  • Muscle Strain or Sprain– The most common cause of lower back pain occurs when muscles or ligaments in the back are stretched or torn and can be caused by lifting heavy objects, twisting the back, or making a sudden movement. 7% of adults report experiencing this type of pain.
  • Spinal Stenosis – Spinal Stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal causes pressure on nerves in the spine and cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the back and legs.
  • Spondylolisthesis – Occurs when one vertebra slips forward and puts pressure on another disc often impinging on nerves. This can result in numbness and tingling in the back and legs or arms depending on where the “slip” occurs.
  • Nerve Compression – Also known as “nerve entrapment” and it occurs when a nerve is compressed or impacted upon by surrounding tissue or bone causing pain, numbing, tingling and weakness to area affected by the nerve. 10% of the population experience nerve pain.
  • Injury – Can be caused by falls, whiplash, sports accidents, lifting heavy objects, twisting, over exertion and impacts to the body, just to name a few.
  • Arthritis– A condition that causes inflammation and pain in the joints and is caused by wear and tear. The most common type is known as osteoarthritis and is caused by wear and tear on the body and occurs as we age. 2 % of the population have arthritis.
• Low Back Pain – Lower back pain occurs when the lumbar region of the spine is affected by injury, overuse, or a condition / disease. 23% of the world’s population experience chronic low back pain and reoccurrence rates range from 24% to 80%.
• Mid Back Pain – Occurs when the thoracic region of the spine is affected by injury, overuse or conditions or diseases.
• Neck Pain – It can be caused by a variety of factors. Some of the most common causes of neck pain include muscle strain, arthritis, nerve compression, whiplash, and bulging or herniated discs in the cervical region of the spine. Neck pain affects 30% to 50% of adults in the general population.
• Joint Pain – Causes of joint pain vary and will also depend on an individual’s age, health history, and lifestyle. The most common causes of joint pain include osteo and rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, injuries, and infection. Conditions causing joint pain affects 21.2% of adults.
• Pain in Back and Down the Leg – Is commonly caused by sciatica or stenosis, is often a symptom of back pain. Causes are most frequently due to a herniated or bulging disc.
• Tingling or Numbness in Legs – Nerve impingement, stenosis and inflammation is often the cause of leg tingling or numbness and can be treated with Spinal Decompression. Other reasons such as systemic diseases, vitamin deficiencies, alcoholism and toxin can also cause these symptoms. It’s important to get the proper diagnosis so you can receive the appropriate medical care to treat the issue. 40% of people will experience this in their lives.
• Disc Pain – There can be many reasons for disc pain. The most common ones include herniated or bulging disc degenerative disc, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, muscle strain or sprain, overuse, poor posture, obesity, smoking, and age. 39% of adults experience back pain.
• Pinched Nerve – When a nerve is compressed by bone spur or a herniated disc, pain, numbness, and tingling in the back, legs, and feet can occur. 85 out of 100,000 people will experience a pinched nerve in their lifetime.
• Headaches – Pain in the head or face are common and can be caused by many factors. Primary headaches, the most common, include migraines, tension, and cluster headaches. Muscle tension, stress, caffeine, alcohol, sinus infections, foods, high blood pressure, hormones, and spinal misalignment. On average 1 out of 6 adults suffer migraines and severe headaches.

Spinal Decompression Reduces Pain from these Health Conditions:

Many conditions respond well to Spinal Decompression Therapy. The therapy reduces/eliminates the pain from the condition, increases range of motion, and improves quality of life. This noninvasive nonsurgical technique may be the answer you have been looking for.

Spinal decompression has been successfully shown to be a leading alternative to surgical cases when dealing with the following:

• Sciatica – Pain along the course of the sciatic nerve (which runs from the buttock, down the back and side of the leg, and into the foot and toes), often because of a herniated disc.
• Neuropathy – Nerve damage and resulting loss of sensation, movement, or other function. 2.4% of the general population and 8% of the older population experience Neuropathy.
• Herniated Disc -When part of a spinal disk bulges out of a tear or weak spot in the disk’s tough outer shell. Also known as prolapsed disk or slipped disc.
• Bulging Disc – This occurs when the outer shell becomes weaker, allowing the disc to bulge to one side of the spinal canal, or flatten. Bulging disc are more common than herniations and less severe, however still very painful.
• Spinal Stenosis – An abnormal narrowing of the spinal column.
• Facet Arthrosis – a painful arthritis-like condition of the spine caused by degeneration of the joints between the spinal bones. The percentage of the population experiencing facet arthrosis pain increases from 57% from age 20-29 to 100% in adults 60 years of age and older.
• Degenerative discs – Normal, and sometimes painful, deteriorations in the disks of the spine that occur with age.
• Torn Annulus – A tear in the outer covering of the discs in the spine.
• Spinal Injuries – Any damage or injury affecting the spinal column or discs.

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How many sessions are needed in an average spinal decompression treatment? How long does each session last?

Spinal decompression therapy plans are based on various factors – the number of sessions depends on pain, condition, and other factors. AS for how long a spinal decompression session lasts – we use a diversified technique including ice, laser, massage, non-surgical spinal decompression equipment, and more. Appointments usually range from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on the treatment plan.

How long is the average spinal decompression treatment plan?

A patient’s treatment plan depends on several factors. On average, our non-surgical spinal decompression treatments last 3 to 6 months.

Can a patient schedule a couple spinal decompression sessions and not a full treatment plan?

Spinal decompression is a therapy and treatment plan for chronic pain. To reduce pain, we must correct the spinal issues first. That coupled with massage and exercise plans all play a role in quality care and diversified technique that is important for long-term pain relief. Spinal Decompression treatment plans usually range from 3 to 6 months+ based on age, injury, pain type, and other factors.

Does The Wellness Center Chiropractic offer financing for spinal decompression therapy plans?

Yes, we do offer financing for spinal decompression treatment. We offer financing through Care. For more information, please contact us or call to learn more.

How do I apply for financing on spinal decompression therapy plans?

We have information on financing at our Fayetteville Location.

Why Should You Try Spinal Decompression Before Lower Back Surgery?

Spinal Decompression is a highly effective modality in the reduction and elimination of pain for many causes of back pain. It is noninvasive, requires no downtime, it is gentle and actually returns nutrients to the discs allowing them to heal, is a fraction of the cost, is highly effective and is convenient to schedule, and has no side effects. The bottom line is that it is safe, effective and lets you claim your life back. It is a great alternative to a surgical procedure that may or may not work. In fact, up to 74.6% of low back spine surgeries fail to alleviate back pain, according to a 2016 review in the Journal of Pain Research.

Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is commonly defined as the presence of persistent back pain and functional limitations in a patient who has undergone corrective back surgery. Corrective back surgery most commonly includes any combination of diskectomy, laminectomy, and spinal fusion. Other causes of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome include:

• Foraminal Stenosis – the narrowing of the neural foramen of the spine where your spinal nerve exits to your body.
• Spinal Stenosis – the narrowing of the spinal canal
• Painful Disc Disease – pain caused by degeneration of vertebral discs.
• Recurrent Herniated Nucleus Pulposus – a rupture of the annulus fibrosis with a displacement of the nucleus pulposus outside of the intervertebral disc space – otherwise known as a herniated disc.
• Arachnoiditis – is a disorder caused by the inflammation of the arachnoid of the membranes that surrounds and protects the nerves of the spinal cord.

What is lumbar decompression surgery?

Lumbar Decompression Surgery relieves pressure on the nerves through removal of bone and soft tissue. Lumbar decompression surgery is a type of surgery used to treat compressed nerves in the lower (lumbar) spine.

Used to treat:

• Spinal Stenosis – An abnormal narrowing of the spinal column.
• Slipped Disc – A vertebral disc that is displaced or partly protruding, pressing on nearby nerves and causing back pain or sciatica.
• Sciatica – pain that occurs along the course of the sciatic nerve (which runs from the buttock, down the back and side of the leg, and into the foot and toes), often because of a herniated disc.
• Spinal Injuries – Any damage or injury affecting the spinal column or discs.
• Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression – A collapse or compression of a vertebral body that usually contains metastatic disease.

Types of Spinal Decompression Surgeries:

Spinal surgery could include a spinal laminectomy or laminotomy, foraminotomy or foraminectomy, spinal discectomy, osteophyte removal, corpectomy, artificial discs, and/or spinal fusion. Depending on the severity of your surgery, you may be out of work for 4 to 8 weeks or more.

Spinal Surgery Downside –

• Invasive
• Downtime
• Painful
• Risks of infection, blood clots, or damage to the spinal nerves or cord
• Failed Back Surgery Syndrome – surgery may not take the pain away.

Why try Non-surgical Spinal Decompression as an alternative to invasive surgery? Check out these Journal Review Findings and Clinical Studies:

Journal Review Findings on Effectiveness of our Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression:

• In 2005, Americans spent $85.9 billion looking for relief from back and neck pain through surgery, doctor’s visits, X-rays, MRI scans and medications. Costs have skyrocketed since then – The Price of Back Pain.
• Spine Fusion Cost-effectiveness Questioned in Dartmouth-led Study. Given the tremendous increase in the number of spinal fusion procedures, the question of cost-effectiveness has critical implications for the health care system.
• As for Spinal Fusions in the United States, analysts looked at hundreds of CPT and ICD codes to determine that there are approximately 1.36 million instrumented spinal procedures performed in 2021 and an estimated 1.50 and 1.52 million to be performed in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
• Back Surgery Costs:
  • The average cost for a spinal fusion in the United States in 2021 was $110,000 U.S. dollars and in Latin America it ranged from $16,000 to $27,000 US dollars.
  • CBS news reported in 2020 that the cost of Spinal Cord Surgery in the United States for the uninsured could run $47,166. This number does not include a Spinal Fusion – Spinal Fusions for uninsured folks averaged about $67,826.

• Leslie of the Mayo Clinic shows spinal decompression to be up to 88.9% effective for neck and back pain.
• A Johns Hopkins Doctor Study – research showed spinal decompression can lead to an increase in disc height and up to 90% reduction in pain – report by Joseph V. Pergolizzi, Jr., Frank Florio, William R Martin, and Charlotte Richmond.
• Odell, MD, PhD in an Anesthesiology News Study showed spinal decompressions excellent long-term effectiveness even four years later. In the study, spinal decompression reduced chronic back pain – 71% showed more than 50% reduction in pain immediately after treatment in 86 percent showed a 50% or better reduction of pain at four years.
• Presented in Journal of Medicine 2008 – medical doctors from Stanford and Johns Hopkins University show patient rate spinal decompression 8.98 out of 10 in satisfaction, and 100% would recommend spinal decompression. NSAID and opioid use went from 65% to less than 5%, patients did not have to have invasive therapies such as surgery.
• Research shows spinal decompression reduces disc herniation size by up to 90%. MRI evidence of nonsurgical spinal decompression shows rehydration and repair of the herniated lumbar disc. In the American Journal of Pain Management, 71% of patients with significant reductions in disc herniations and 90%+ had leg numbness disappear.
• The US Musculoskeletal Review Study revealed that with our spinal decompression therapy, there was an 88% success rate in alleviating back pain.

Who should NOT seek non-surgical spinal decompression therapy?

Non-surgical spinal decompression is not the right therapy for everyone. Patients who are pregnant, have spinal fractures, or have advanced osteoporosis are not candidates for non-surgical spinal decompression.

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