Spinal Decompression in Johnstown, CO

Spinal decompression therapy is a beneficial treatment for those suffering from various types of chronic neck and back pain. Research shows that more than 80 percent of the U.S. population will experience neck and/or back pain at some point during their lives. Spinal decompression can help relieve this pain if and when it arises. Spinal decompression involves the use of equipment which gently and safely stretches the spine to release pressure from the spine and spinal nerves. Nonsurgical spinal decompression is just what the name implies — a therapy that decompresses the spine. More specifically, this therapy decompresses the intervertebral discs of the spine while also gently stretching the muscles that run along the spine. This stretching, or spinal traction, improves spinal alignment (posture) and releases tension and tightness from the muscles and connective tissues that can irritate the nerves, which improves nerve function and mobility, and alleviates pain, numbness, and tingling.

Spinal decompression releases pressure on the spinal nerves to open pathways in the central nervous system, thereby improving communication between the brain, the spine, and the spinal nerves. Better communication in the central nervous system can relieve pain and stimulate healthy nerve function. When the spine is in alignment, a patient experiences reduced pain and better movement. Studies show that chiropractic care is safe and cost-effective as a stand-alone treatment, but in more severe cases, when combined with other therapies such as spinal decompression therapy, it can be even more effective without breaking the budget and can bypass the need for invasive surgery. This decompression method is a safe alternative to invasive surgery, injections, and prescription medications, and can be easily implemented as part of your chiropractic care.