Spinal Decompression: Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression for Back Pain
The Greater Milwaukee Area’s Premier Chiropractic Practice
Living with chronic back pain impacts every aspect of your daily life. It can limit your mobility, affect your sleep, and dampen your overall well-being. AA Spinal & Rehab and Dr. Amina Ahmad offers a safe and effective solution for back pain sufferers: non-surgical spinal decompression therapy.
AA Spine & Rehab and Dr. Amina Ahmad have provided thousands of patients with relief over the years. That care had made Dr. Amina Ahmad one of the most sought-after chiropractors in the entire Greater Milwaukee area.
We work with patients of all ages to provide non-surgical solutions to healing and controlling pain – short and long-term. Dr. Amina Ahmad utilizes state-of-the-art equipment, her years of experience, and an assortment of treatment therapies to provide the best and most appropriate care to every patient.
We think of our services as ‘chiropractic plus’ – we go above and beyond to get you where you need to be . . . and keep you there. Dr. Amina Ahamd uses her experience to create a unique three pillar approach to address disc issues including soft tissue techniques, modalities such as electrical stimulation and ultrasound, as well as functional rehab exercises.
What is Spinal Decompression?
Spinal decompression is a traction therapy technique designed to gently stretch and separate the vertebrae in your spine. This creates a negative pressure within the discs, which are the gel-like cushions between vertebrae. The negative pressure is designed to help:
When a disc bulges or herniates, it can put pressure on surrounding nerves, causing pain. Decompression may help retract the disc material, alleviating nerve pressure and pain.
Discs receive nutrients through diffusion from surrounding tissues. Decompression is thought to increase this diffusion, promoting disc health and healing.
The negative pressure may help reduce inflammation within the discs, further contributing to pain relief.
Who Benefits from Spinal Decompression?
Spinal decompression therapy is a valuable tool for those experiencing various back pain conditions, including:
When the soft inner core of a disc pushes through the tough outer shell, it can compress nerves, causing pain, numbness, and weakness.
Discs can bulge without herniating, still causing pain and discomfort.
As discs wear down with age, they can lose height and function, leading to back pain.
This narrowing of the spinal canal can compress nerves, causing pain, numbness, and weakness.
This inflammation of the facet joints in the spine can contribute to back pain.
Benefits of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
Decompression can alleviate pain associated with various back conditions by reducing disc pressure and inflammation.
Gentle stretching of the spine can help restore flexibility and improve your ability to move freely.
This therapy avoids the risks associated with surgery and medication, offering a natural approach to pain relief.
Decompression can accelerate healing by promoting disc health and reducing inflammation.
Studies suggest decompression can provide long-lasting pain relief for many patients.
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What to Expect During Spinal Decompression Treatment
During your initial consultation, AA Spine & Rehab Clinic and Dr. Amina Ahmad will discuss your medical history, current symptoms, and suitability for decompression therapy.
Dr. Amina Ahmad starts with a full assessment before beginning any treatment. Once the assessment is made, the goal is to provide relief through non-invasive treatment options to manage pain and improve mobility – for now and the future.
A physical examination will follow- a thorough exam to help us identify issues. We will assess your range of motion, strength, stability, and look for any deformities or abnormalities.
After the diagnostics. if decompression is deemed appropriate, Dr. Amina Ahmad will develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. She will not only establish a step-by-step plan; she will also set goals and benchmarks for your recovery.
Our goal is to seek and find the underlying causes of what troubles you so we can provide quick and effective relief while setting the foundation to prevent any reoccurrence in the future.
With you, we will develop an in-depth, exhaustive treatment plan that will outline, step-by-step, each stage of your treatment, each goal, and, importantly, what success looks like.
Our friendly and professional staff works hard to get all paperwork, documentation, specialist and diagnostic referrals filed, coordinated, and preauthorizations complete and filed.
A Typical Decompression Treatment Session
You will be comfortably positioned on a decompression table.
A harness will be secured around your torso.
The table will gently pull on your spine, creating a distraction force.
The decompression force will be precisely controlled and adjusted throughout the session.
Sessions typically last 10-20 minutes.
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The Road to Recovery
The number of decompression sessions needed will vary depending on the severity of your condition and your response to treatment. Generally, multiple sessions are recommended over several weeks. Dr. Amina Ahmad will closely monitor your progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed.
Spinal Decompression Alongside Chiropractic Rehab Care
Spinal decompression can be even more effective when combined with other chiropractic treatments, such as:
Adjustments help restore proper spinal alignment, which can enhance the benefits of decompression.
Techniques like manual therapy can further reduce muscle tension and improve blood flow.
Strengthening and stretching exercises can improve core stability and support spinal health.
Please note: When your care is complex, Dr. Amina Ahmad will establish a relationship with your other practitioners and specialists to work as a team to get you healthy as quickly as possible. We have worked with MDs, pain management specialists, neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, GPs, and functional physicians.
Take Control of Your Back Pain
If you're struggling with chronic back pain, don't let it control your life. Non-surgical spinal decompression therapy offers a safe and effective alternative to medication and surgery. AA Spinal & Rehab and Dr. Amina Ahmad is dedicated to helping you find lasting relief and get back to living a pain-free life.