Spinal Decompression Therapy in Bournemouth
Lower back pain, sciatica or a disc problem that won’t settle? Spinal decompression at The Back Pain Centre in Pokesdown, Bournemouth is a gentle, non-surgical treatment delivered as part of your chiropractic appointment. Our chiropractors use a technique called flexion distraction, which aims to take pressure off the spinal nerves and help your spine move more freely.
Clinical Benefits
- Reduce pressure on the spinal nerves from a disc bulge or herniation
- Increase spinal motion within the disc and spinal joints
- A conservative option to surgery for herniated discs
- Reducing symptoms of sciatica
Spinal decompression at a glance
| What it is | Gentle, non-surgical spinal decompression using flexion distraction |
| How you receive it | As part of your chiropractic adjustment appointment |
| Appointment length | 20 minutes |
| Price | From £20 depending on appointment |
| Delivered by | Mr John Bradford, Mr Jacob Cook, Mr Jonathan Cook and Mr Anthony King |
| Where | Old Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Bournemouth, between Boscombe Bus Station and Pokesdown Railway Station, BH7 6DE |
| Insurance | Recognised by Aviva, Cigna and AXA. Cover varies by policy, so check with your insurer first. |
How is Flexion Distraction Performed?
Flexion Distraction involves using a special table that distracts and flexes the spine in an automated and gentle rhythmic motion. The Chiropractor will use some manual techniques with the table to resolve the disc herniation or bulge. The goal is to allow the spine to move correctly in a manner that will remove pressure from the disc bulge. It does this by creating a negative pressure that pulls the disc bulge back into the spine. The flexion distraction motion also maintains healthy discs through imbibition. The motion allows nutrients into the spinal disc and keeps them well articulated.
Conditions That May Benefit From Flexion Distraction Therapy
- Lumbar disc injuries (ruptured, bulging or herniated “slipped disc”)
- Low back pain
- Leg pain/Sciatica
- Arthritis
- General lower back stiffness
- Spondylolisthesis
- Sprain/strain
- Scoliosis
- Sacroiliac Syndrome
- Spinal Stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Failed back surgical syndrome
Is Flexion Distraction Therapy Painful?
No. Because of its gentle, non-force nature, it is often used with patients who are recovering from spinal surgery or who are in rehabilitation. Generally, the patient is not subjected to increased pain and discomfort during the treatment, and in fact many patients report that they find it pleasant and relaxing.
I have arthritis, is it safe to have flexion distraction therapy?
Yes. Movements are repetitive and usually slow, without any quick thrusts or undue pressure. The gentle nature of Flexion Distraction makes it particularly well suited for patients who need a lighter touch, such as those with osteoporosis or of an advanced age. In fact, Flexion Distraction has been successfully used to help manage many conditions of the aging spine including degenerative disc disease, spinal stiffness associated with osteoarthritis and spinal stenosis.
Flexion distraction therapy often helps when nothing else does.
Flexion Distraction Therapy is well researched, and has been proven effective. Chiropractors have been using this method for many years to manage the symptoms of sciatica and disc herniation and have helped many patients.
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If back pain or sciatica is holding you back, book a chiropractic appointment online or call 01202 729 315.
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