Avoid Back Surgery With Spinal Decompression - Back Pain Tips

Reasons why you would consider avoiding back surgery:

• you can't take the time off from your job or you are too busy


• you are self employed and can't take time away from your business


• you are a single mom or dad and don't have anyone to help with the kids


• thinking about having surgery terrifies you


• you want to try a less invasive procedure


• your doctor has recommended against back surgery

It is not always possible to avoid back surgery, but it is worth a trial.

There is a treatment method, mostly used by chiropractors at this time, called spinal decompression.

Can you benefit from spinal decompression?

• If you suffer from chronic back pain.


• If you suffer from failed back surgery syndrome.


• If you have herniated or bulging discs.


• If you have been diagnosed with facet syndrome, sciatica or lumbar degenerative disc disease

How to know if you are not a good candidate for spinal decompression?

• If you are expecting a baby.


• If you suffered from a recent vertebra fracture.


• If you have titanium rods in your back.


• If you have been diagnosed with abdominal or pelvic cancer


• If you suffer from spinal infections (very rare condition)


• If you have been diagnosed with severe osteoporosis.

What is the downside of non surgical decompression?

• It can be expensive.


• Often times is not covered by insurance.


• Mostly done at chiropractors offices, and some people do not like chiropractors.


• Could make your symptoms worse.


• Many medical doctors do not believe it can help their patients.


• As of this writing, there are not long term studies of patients who have used it. 

So should you consider spinal decompression as a treatment plan for your back pain?

It all depends if you meet the requirements mentioned above, if you can afford it, and if you are willing to try this technique in order to avoid surgery.   Prior to making a final decision about spinal decompression make sure you discuss it with your medical doctor or your chiropractor.  Like I mentioned previously this treatment is not that readily available yet, and can be very expensive, since several treatments and necessary so be well informed before you make your final decision.