Spinal Decompression Treatment for Sciatica

1. S Spinal pinal D Decompression ecompression T Treatment reatment f for or S Sciatica ciatica A traction-based treatment, nonsurgical spinal decompression therapy can help improve pain caused by sciatica. HealthQuest 3500 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229

2. Sciatica is a pain caused by the sciatic nerve, a large nerve that arises in the lower spine and travels down the legs where it divides into two branches at the knee. The condition usually affects only one side of the body. It occurs when a herniated disk, bone spur on the spine or narrowing of the spine (spinal stenosis) compresses part of the sciatic nerve. This results in inflammation, pain and some numbness in the affected leg. Healthcare centers in Brooklyn offer spinal decompression services and a wide variety of other nonsurgical techniques to improve pain caused by sciatica. Sciatica is caused by irritation of the roots of the lower lumbar and lumbosacral spine. Other conditions causing sciatica includes lumbar spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, pregnancy, muscle spasm in the back or buttocks, overweight, not exercising regularly, wearing high heels or sleeping on a too hard or soft mattress. Signs and symptoms of sciatica include: • Lower back pain • Hip pain • Pain in the buttock or leg that is worse when sitting • Hot and cold or burning or tingling sensations in the legs • Numbness, muscle weakness or difficulty moving the leg or foot • A constant pain on one side of the rear • A shooting pain that makes it difficult to stand up • Reflex impairment Spinal Decompressionto treatSciatica Several studies have shown that non surgical spinal decompression therapy is an effective option for sciatica. The procedure involves carefully manipulating the affected spinal disc along with the corresponding sciatic nerve. This treatment allows the disc to be moved back into its proper spot and opens up the compressed sciatic nerve so that it can receive vital nutrients. Spinal decompression therapy is done on a decompression table. During the therapy, the patient lies face down or face up on the computer-controlled table. One harness is fitted around the pelvis and another around the trunk. www.hqbk.com (718) 769-2521

3. The computer is operated to customize the treatment to meet the patient’s specific needs. A typical therapy session lasts 20 to 25 minutes, though the duration of the treatment and number of sessions would depend on factors such as the diagnosis, the patient’s condition, and the physician’s recommendations. Benefits of Spinal Decompression Therapy • Safe nonsurgical treatment • No extensive recovery time required • No anesthesia • Drug-free • Completely painless • Most patients can feel pain reduction during their sessions • Treatment sessions are comfortable and relaxing • Improved circulation and ability to absorb nutrients Get Treatment at a Reliable Healthcare Center At a professional healthcare center, pain management doctors will evaluate patients carefully to determine if spinal decompression is a viable option for their concern. These centers offer spinal decompression servicestoaddress a wide range of disorders such as disc protrusion, foramenal stenosis, numbness, tingling, radiculopathy and spondylosis. www.hqbk.com (718) 769-2521