Your journey to finding relief for your back pain can feel like a maze of options that you have to try to navigate. But the good news is that you don’t have to navigate this alone! Here at Inspire Health Chiropractic, we are here to help determine the right course of treatment that is specific to your condition and goals. For example, if you are suffering with degenerating, herniated or bulging discs, one of the treatment options we may recommend is spinal decompression.

When we recommend this treatment, we often get questions about whether the inversion table they have at home would do the same thing? Since this seems to be a common misconception, we thought we would take some time to outline the differences.

Spinal Inversion Tables:

Spinal inversion tables provide traction to the spine by hanging the body upside down or at an inverted angle. This method is based on the principle of spinal decompression, aiming to relieve pressure on the spine and discs. When a person uses an inversion table, gravity helps to elongate the spine, allowing for temporary relief from compressed discs and pinched nerves.

While spinal inversion tables can offer some relief for certain individuals, it’s essential to recognize their limitations. This treatment may not be suitable for everyone, particularly those with certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, glaucoma, or heart disease.

Additionally, the effects of spinal inversion tables are often temporary and do not address the underlying cause of spinal issues.

Spinal Decompression:

On the other hand, spinal decompression therapy offers a targeted and effective approach to treating spinal issues. Unlike inversion tables, which rely solely on gravity, spinal decompression utilizes sophisticated technology to gently stretch and decompress the spine in a controlled manner.

We use the Back-on-Trac system in our office, which is designed to specifically target problematic areas of the spine, such as herniated or bulging discs, or degenerative disc disease. By applying traction in a precise manner, this therapy helps to create negative pressure within the discs, allowing the herniated or bulging material to retract back into place and helps facilitate the influx of oxygen, nutrients, and hydration to the affected areas.

Spinal decompression with the Back-on-Trac system is a non-invasive and drug-free treatment option, making it suitable for a wide range of practice members. Whether you’re suffering from chronic back pain, sciatica, or disc-related issues, our chiropractic clinic in Seneca, SC, can tailor spinal decompression sessions to meet your unique needs and provide lasting relief.

Choosing the Right Treatment:

While spinal inversion tables may offer temporary relief for some individuals, spinal decompression therapy provides a more targeted and sustainable solution for addressing the root cause of your pain, and that is why we offer it here at Inspire!

Our experienced team is committed to helping you achieve optimal spinal health and overall well-being. Through personalized treatment plans and state-of-the-art technology like the Back-on-Trac system, we aim to empower our practice members to live pain-free, healthy, and active lives. Reach out to our team at (864) 654-2770 to learn more about how spinal

decompression can provide you with the relief you have been searching for!