Spinal Decompression Relieves Low Back Pain

Do you suffer from low back pain? You’re not alone. About three quarters of adults will have low back pain sometime in their lives. It’s also the leading cause of disability worldwide. As many as 80% of low back pain cases are caused by problems with the lumbar or sacral discs. Spinal decompression is a form of controlled, targeted traction that treats these disc problems. A recent study found that spinal decompression combined with physical therapy produced better outcomes than physical therapy alone. In fact, after four weeks, patients treated with spinal decompression had less pain, greater range of motion, and better quality of life. Read the full study here. Bithell Family Chiropractic offers spinal decompression as part of treatment plans at no additional cost. Talk to Dr. Bithell to find out if spinal decompression could bring you relief.