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Spinal Decompression Therapy Tucson
Arizona Chiropractic Tucson >> Treatments >> Spinal Decompression
How Can Spinal Decompression Treatment in Tucson, Arizona Help You:
- Reduces nerve compression because of bulging or herniated discs. It stretches the spine to address shooting pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness.
- Enhances your body’s ability to heal itself as it improves blood flow. With improved circulation, the spine can function more effectively.
- Helps you avoid spinal surgery. As it alleviates pressure on discs and nerves, it can reduce your pain without the risks of undergoing surgical treatment.
What Can Spinal Decompression Treat?
Our chiropractor in Tucson, AZ, Dr. Heaton, offers this non-surgical spinal decompression that can help relieve your back pain. This natural treatment involves stretching your spine, which changes the position of your spine. Dr. Heaton recommends this treatment for the following conditions:
Don’t Rely on Temporary Options
Right now, you can prevent your condition from getting worse without undergoing expensive surgery. Spinal decompression is a non-surgical procedure. Thus, you can go back to work after the treatment.
Book an appointment today to learn more about this non-surgical, medication-free treatment to permanently relieve pressure on your spine.
How Spinal Decompression Works?
During spinal decompression, Dr. Heaton will fit you with a harness around your pelvis. You can lie face down or face up, depending on your specific needs. This treatment can last 30 to 45 minutes. The number of treatments may depend on your certain situation, which you’ll know during consultation.
Dr. Heaton may recommend other types of treatment before or after your spinal decompression sessions. The treatment plans can include:
- Electrical Muscle Stimulation: This uses an electric current that causes affected muscles to contract.
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: It supports tissue repair and speeds up recovery by giving your lungs more oxygen.
Receive the Non-Invasive Treatment You Need
At Arizona Chiropractic and Spine Rehabilitation, you can avoid expensive surgical procedures and receive non-invasive treatment performed by our certified chiropractor. This is a medication-free approach to finally address your spinal conditions without worrying about the potential side effects of medications.
Dr. Heaton is a highly trained chiropractor who specializes in helping individuals from all walks of life to improve their spinal health. To learn more about how our spinal decompression care works, call us at (520) 600-3300.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does spinal decompression actually work?
For the right patient, yes. Gently stretching the spine takes pressure off the disc and lets fluid and nutrients move back in, which is what helps the disc heal.
It works best for disc-related pain, so Dr. Heaton checks first that your pain is actually coming from a disc.
Does spinal decompression hurt?
No. Most patients say it feels like a slow, gentle stretch. Some fall asleep on the table.
You stay fully clothed and wear a harness around your pelvis. Mild soreness after the first session or two is normal.
How many sessions will I need?
That depends on your condition, and you will know your plan after your consultation with Dr. Heaton.
Each session lasts 30 to 45 minutes. Many patients feel a difference within the first couple of weeks, but discs heal slowly, so most plans run several weeks.
Is this the same as spinal decompression surgery?
No. Surgery means an operation where a surgeon removes bone or disc material, with anesthesia and weeks of recovery.
What we do is non-surgical. No cutting, no medication, no downtime, and you can go back to work the same day.
Does insurance cover spinal decompression?
Usually not. Medicare does not cover non-surgical spinal decompression, and most major carriers treat it the same way.
Is spinal decompression safe?
It is safe for most people. It is non-surgical, medication-free, and the pressure is controlled by the table.
Tell Dr. Heaton first if you are pregnant, have severe osteoporosis, a spinal fracture, spinal hardware or a fusion, or an aortic aneurysm. He reviews your history and imaging before you ever get on the table.
Are you ready for a Better Life?
If pain, injury, or limited movement is slowing you down, we'd love to help. At Arizona Chiropractic & Spine Rehabilitation, Dr. Heaton makes it simple to get the care you need and start your path toward real recovery.
At Arizona Chiropractic in Tucson, our mission is not only to help you recover from pain, but also to educate and empower you with the tools to maintain long-term health and wellness.
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