Help with Spinal Stenosis
Learn More about Spinal Decompression
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a result of the narrowing of the disc space between the vertebra usually due to degenerative changes. Spinal Decompression Therapy can help. This is a non-surgical and non-invasive procedure performed on a revolutionary computer-controlled hydraulic table that is similar in some ways to an old school traction table. It gently and slowly stretches the vertebra apart creating a negative pressure to help pull in fluids to restore height and flexibility. Many patients fall asleep during a typical 20-minute session, it is relaxing and painless.
Although it is true that some individuals congenitally have larger or smaller canals than others, the cause of the narrowing is usually a combination of three different degenerative factors present in varying degrees in different patients:
- When a disc herniates, the bulge takes up space.
- As the involved disc dries out and loses height (a process known as desiccation), it causes the vertebra to become closer together.
- As the stress on the joint accumulates and osteoarthritis begins to result, bone spurs form and ligaments hypertrophy.
These three factors in various combination and degrees of severity compromise the space in the channel, which can compress (pinch) the nerve. They may be referred to as degenerative disc disease, the most common cause of spinal stenosis. Spondylolisthesis and scar tissue formation as a result of prior surgical fusion are other factors that can contribute to spinal stenosis.
The doctors and staff at Triangle Disc Care specializes in Spinal Decompression Therapy in Raleigh to help reverse the changes of spinal stenosis. This therapy works as it gently stretches apart the spinal vertebra creating a vacuum within the discs to pull water, oxygen, and nutrients into the disc. This halts the degenerative process by rehydratingthe disc and bringing in the nutrients needed to heal any torn fibers. As the disc is rehydrated, its shock absorbing properties are improved and in many cases some of the lost height is restored as well, creating more space for the nerve. Contact us today.
The purpose of the free consultation and free initial examination is to determine whether a specific individual patient is a good candidate for the services we provide. Factors such as chronicity of the condition, age and general fitness level of the patient, exercise and nutrition habits, adherence to the treatment plan and many other factors all influence outcomes as will be explained by the doctor during the consultation. Call Now! (919) 571-2515 or schedule online 24/7.