As its name clearly indicates, spinal decompression aims to counteract compression within the discs and vertebrae of the spine. That’s not the only objective of the healthcare treatment, though. It also allows you to optimize nutritional absorption, minimize inflammation, and alleviate back pain and other discomfort.
Spinal decompression & diet
A healthy diet include vitamins and minerals that help your body perform optimally and lead to lifelong wellness. A great example is an orange. At a simple level, the vitamin C that the fruit contains can boost your immunity, fend off heart disease, protect you from eye disorders, and deliver better dermatological health.
An advanced understanding of nutrition, though, tells us that the nutrients often do not reach the parts of the body where they can do the most good.
When any part of your body is tight or constricted, nutrients can’t flow properly. When the spine is compressed, healing is inhibited because the discs aren’t getting the vitamins and minerals you ingest.
Chiropractic writer Christina DeBusk says that nutrient access problems can be understood by looking at a garden hose. “Imagine taking a hose and putting a kink in it,” she explains. “This prevents the water from flowing out, which ultimately means that your garden won’t receive the water it needs to grow luscious fruits and vegetables.”
If you think of a compressed spine as that hose, it’s easy to understand why the body can’t adequately deliver nutrients. Pain conditions become more entrenched, and health is compromised. Absorption is further hindered by the inflammation that also arises when the discs and vertebrae are compressed.
Spinal decompression & inflammation
When the spine is compressed, inflammation is exacerbated. The inflammatory response occurs because of disc bulging and herniation. Essentially, the pressure forces the disc to extend into the nerves of the spinal column. Inflammation is part of the autoimmune reaction of the body when the nerves becoming impinged.
Spinal decompression & chronic pain
You probably know that anti-inflammatory foods can help you reduce back pain and other pain symptoms. That’s because inflammation and pain are connected – which is why spinal compression can be excruciating. “This inflammation that results can produce pain, numbness, or tingling in your arms or legs,” says DeBusk, “as well as a number of other bothersome symptoms depending on which nerve is impinged.”
Your spinal decompression partner
As you can see, spinal decompression therapy isn’t just about relieving the compression within your spine. It also helps with nutrient assimilation, relieves inflammation, and can help you recover from chronic pain. Contact us for your FREE consultation to determine if you are a candidate for our Spinal Rejuvenation Program. >>> New patient offer
