Spinal Decompression FAQ's in Olathe KS

Spinal decompression is a procedure consisting of our chiropractor in Olathe KS situating you on a traction table. You're connected to equipment that gently pulls your spine, which relieves pressure on the discs. An Olathe spinal decompression chiropractor ensures the procedure goes smoothly, so it doesn't cause any pain or discomfort for you. After a spinal decompression chiropractor in Olathe KS performs the treatment, you'll notice your initial pain and discomfort will decrease.

We'll usually recommend you receive at least 12 spinal decompression treatments over the course of a month or slightly longer. Each session takes under 15 minutes. We might also recommend you receive other chiropractic care in Olathe in order to further enhance your treatment.

Our spinal decompression chiropractor in Olathe KS may use this treatment for a herniated or bulging disc. Our Olathe KS chiropractor may also use it for nerve injuries such as sciatica. Chiropractic care in Olathe KS can help with other causes of back pain as well.

Olathe KS chiropractic care spinal decompression therapy doesn't typically cause any side effects. The ones it does cause are mild. Although it's not common, you might experience muscle spasms or a shooting pain down your arm or leg. If you inform our Olathe KS decompression chiropractor, it's possible to alleviate this pain through repositioning.

You should inform our Olathe KS spinal decompression chiropractor if you're pregnant. The Olathe KS spinal decompression chiropractor will also want to know if you have a tumor, metal implants in the spine, advanced osteoporosis or an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

After your initial evaluation, it's more than likely our Olathe KS chiropractor will notice more than one issue is causing your pain. Typically, our chiropractor will want to make sure your spine is in perfect alignment to take pressure off of the muscles and nerves and to promote healing by encouraging blood flow throughout the area. The spinal decompression helps relieve pain after one treatment by allowing the disc to heal without the pressure from the vertebrae. Opting for massage therapy helps reduce pain in the muscles surrounding the spine.