Question 1

whats the maximum amount of time per day that one should use a spinal decompression table/chair?

Accepted Answer

Explanation: Time of decomposition depend on severity of condition you try to treat      . Start from 15-20 min for first week and then increase for 30 min.

Question 2

will a inversion table help relieve my pain.ten years ago dr. completely remived one of four protruding disc. also have spinal canal stenosis.

Accepted Answer

Temporarily : Inversion table may improve your symptoms temporarily but will not cure your spinal stenosis. Additionally, if you have not had any recent neuroimaging studies of your spine, should discuss your condition and treatment options with your doctor or spine surgeon before taking up inversion table.

Question 3

hows spinal decompression done?

Accepted Answer

Surgical: If you have spinal stenosis that require surgery, then a laminectomy is usually the type of surgery that would resolve the tightness. If you have a room that is full of people, and you want to make the room bigger you take the roof off. Essentially the lamina is the roof of the spinal canal and this can be removed to make more room for the spinal nerve elements.

Question 4

how effective are the spinal decompression machines?

Accepted Answer

Variable results: Spinal decompression machines typically apply traction to the spine.  This can be a very helpful modality to relieve pain radiating into the upper and lower extremities by temporarily "decompressing" the pinched nerves.  Unfortunately, sometimes the relief is only temporary.

Question 5

what isspinal decompressionandspine fusion surgery?

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Pressure relief: Surgery is for nerve compression and spinal instability. Consult a reputable spine surgeon.

Question 6

does any know about effectiveness of a spinal decompression non-surgical threatment?

Accepted Answer

Can be effective: Spinal decompression therapy can be very effective if your lower back arthritis is mild to moderate.  Unfortunately, as the arthritic problem of the lower back gets beyond moderate, most patients don't respond very well to decompression tables, physical therapy, or meds.  It is in these situations that surgery is mostly used.

Question 7

i had spinal decompression surgery a year ago and i am wondering if i can now go on roller coasters?

Accepted Answer

No: Spinal decompression is not a contraindication. You should be aware this when riding  the roller coaster, there is a great deal of acceleration/ deceleration activity that could lead to 'whiplash ' type injuries. Make sure that you have good strong neck and core muscles, this at least will decrease the probability of a musculoligamentous injury.

Question 8

could i do spinal decompression at home?

Accepted Answer

I do not understad?: If understand correctly you diagnosed with spinal stenosis? If that correct? This a mechinal problem? How could relief that  at home? You could minimize it by stopping the aggravation factors, log standing, heavy lifting, strenuous activity.

Question 9

what is "spinal decompression" and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Do not waste your : Money on a repackaged form of traction.  If you want to try something that you can own for a fraction of the price, try an inversion table.  There is no scientific literature that supports any spinal decompression system.  Bulging discs are not abnormal and herniated disc symptoms may be temporarily decreased with traction.

Question 10

how can  spinal decompression help with back pain?

Accepted Answer

Traction: By spinal decompression i will assume that you mean traction, such as using a vax-d or similar machine.  The concept of traction is to restore lost disc height, which can result in improved spinal canal diameter and reduced nerve pinching.  The problem with traction is that it is often temporary - in other words, once out of traction, the spine gradually settles back to its original state.

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I had spinal decompression surgery a year ago and i am wondering if i can now go on roller coasters?

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