If you struggle with chronic back pain, you already know it can make everyday life difficult. Even simple movements such as rising from a chair or shifting to a more comfortable position in bed can aggravate your back and worsen your discomfort.

The pain management specialists at Optimal Pain & Regenerative Medicine® are well-known and highly regarded for their effective treatment of chronic pain conditions. With six locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, they’ve earned a stellar reputation for providing medically sound therapies that can relieve chronic back pain and help return you to an active lifestyle.

Read why these talented physicians may recommend spinal decompression therapy for your chronic back pain.

What is nonsurgical spinal decompression therapy?

Nonsurgical spinal decompression therapy uses gentle traction to help restore normal positioning of your spine and relieve painful pressure placed on nerves and other spinal structures by a variety of conditions.

Five reasons to consider nonsurgical spinal decompression therapy

Your Optimal Pain & Regenerative Medicine® specialist may recommend spinal decompression therapy as part of your treatment strategy because:

Spinal decompression therapy can soothe irritated and inflamed nerves

Herniated discs, osteoarthritis and other conditions that cause narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis) can entrap and irritate spinal nerve roots. This results in pain at the site as well as symptoms that can travel along the affected nerve’s distribution into your arms or legs.

Spinal decompression therapy can relieve nerve inflammation and pain by restoring adequate space for the entrapped or “pinched” nerve(s).

Spinal decompression therapy can relieve pain caused by herniated or bulging discs

Spinal discs are located between the bones (vertebrae) in your spine and act like natural cushions or shock absorbers. Each spinal disc contains a softer inner core that’s surrounded by tougher outer tissue that helps hold its shape and position in the spinal column.

As you age or via an injury, the inner gel-like material of the disc can bulge through the outer disc and cause painful pressure on surrounding nerves. Spinal decompression therapy gently stretches and relaxes your spine, which encourages the bulging disc material to return to normal positioning.

Spinal decompression therapy helps restore your body’s natural healing ability

The nerves and other structures in your spine rely on a steady supply of nourishing fluids to remain healthy. As it restores normal positioning of discs and other spinal structures, spinal decompression therapy can help restore the natural flow of these nutrient-rich fluids and promote a healing environment.

Spinal decompression therapy can be used with other treatments

Effective back pain management often requires a multifaceted treatment approach. Your specialist at Optimal Pain & Regenerative Medicine® can combine spinal decompression therapy with other treatments, such as physical therapy, to improve the effectiveness of your personalized treatment plan.

Spinal decompression therapy is gentle and safe

When applied by a trained and qualified pain management specialist, spinal decompression is considered safe and effective. The sessions are relaxing and should never cause pain.

Schedule an evaluation at Optimal Pain & Regenerative Medicine® today to find out more about spinal decompression therapy and other effective solutions for chronic back pain. Call the office or book an appointment online.