Sometimes if feels like you are willing to do anything to get rid of that nagging neck and back pain. Just when you are considering going under the knife, you hear about something called non-surgical decompression therapy. Since you cannot do "normal" activities like work in the garden, play with kids or walk around the block, you give it some consideration.

After all, you feel like there are no other options. At this point, you are either going to live with the pain for the rest of your life or face the horrors of back surgery. You know you don't like the idea of back surgery because there is no guarantee it will work. Most people end up with back pain even after the surgery is over. Why would you want to go through surgery just to have pain anyway?

Well, non-surgical decompression therapy is different. First off, it's a pain-free procedure that works on relieving low back and neck pain. In addition, it is FDA approved and has given relief to millions of Americans suffering from chronic back pain. It also has shown statistical results for long-term pain relief. Chiropractors are using this procedure safely in their offices across the country.

How Spinal Decompression Works -

Non-surgical spinal decompression is a non-invasive procedure done in a chiropractor's office. The therapy uses a form of traction that stimulates the muscles in cycles called distraction and relaxation. During the whole process, machines closely monitor the patient. This prevents muscle spasms and injury. The procedure is generally well tolerated and patients usually do not complain of any problems following the procedure.

Decompression is the term describing the relief the compressed nerves feel during the procedure. It is during the procedure that pressure is taken off the nerves and spinal discs are slipped back into place. This procedure has shown great results for slipped, herniated and bulging discs.

Patients are placed on a table where straps are placed on the neck or back. During the procedure, the back is slowly stretched. Ideally, blood flows to the disc space fostering healing and causing the disc to get drawn back into the joint where it belongs. It is a sort of vacuum effect.

Generally, the procedure has to be repeated several times for the complete benefits to take effect. However, unlike traditional invasive surgery, non-surgical spinal decompression has a high success rate and a very low risk rate. Patients seeking a non-invasive treatment are flocking to this therapy in droves.

How to locate a chiropractor who does spinal decompression -

Many doctors are involved in spinal decompression. However, when seeking the best spinal decompression treatment you want to seek a doctor that is involved in Progressive Rehab. Studies have shown that spinal decompression coupled with Progressive Rehab speeds up the healing progress.

Progressive Rehab goes a step beyond spinal decompression and incorporates holistic healing. The chiropractor takes into account, nutrition, physical therapy, emotional well being and even massage if necessary. If you are suffering from back pain, seek out a chiropractor that practices Progressive Rehab. You will be glad you did.