HONOLULU, Jan. 31, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Luke Chiropractic and Sports Injury is educating patients about the benefits of spinal decompression therapy for treating sciatica, back pain and disc injuries, including herniated discs, degenerative discs, bulging discs and disc degeneration with osteophyte formation. According to Honolulu chiropractor Dr. Bryan Luke, spinal decompression therapy is a painless and effective non-surgical treatment that gently stretches the spine apart. This traction action creates a vacuum between the vertebra that brings the discs back to shape and allow for proper nerve communication throughout the body. Dr. Luke says that the treatment is an effective alternative to back surgery and can also treat pain caused by failed back surgery.
“Spinal decompression therapy is a cutting-edge treatment for managing chronic pain,” said Honolulu chiropractor Dr. Bryan Luke. “At Luke Chiropractic and Sports Injury, our mission is simple: gentle pain relief through drug-free, non-invasive treatments. And that’s exactly what spinal decompression therapy delivers.”
According to Dr. Luke, when the spine is out of alignment, a misaligned disc can compress nearby nerves. This compression may trigger pain as well as cause nerve interference. Spinal decompression therapy uses computerized mechanical traction to gently relieve this compression. Precise, computerized adjustments gently stretch the spine, creating new space between compressed vertebrae. “Decompression therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment option for a variety of chronic back pain and disc conditions,” said Dr. Luke. “This includes back pain, neck pain, bulging discs, disc injuries, sciatica, numbness and tingling, and whiplash injuries.”
During a treatment session, the patient will lie down on a padded table and the patient’s body will be gently strapped to the table. A computer controls the table’s movement. Treatment sessions typically last between 15 to 20 minutes. For maximum pain relief benefits, Dr. Luke recommends a series of treatment sessions, typically 15 - 30. “Most patients find spinal decompression therapy to be gentle and relaxing,” said Dr. Luke. “Some even fall asleep during treatment!”
Dr. Luke says that patients with recurring chronic back pain may benefit from this treatment as an alternative to back surgery and pain medication. “Spinal decompression therapy works by treating the root cause for a patient’s pain and discomfort,” said Dr. Luke. “This is different from medication, which can only ‘numb’ the symptoms of pain. It is also an effective treatment alternative to risky, invasive back surgery. In fact, some patients even find relief from decompression therapy after failed back surgery results in more pain.”
Dr. Luke has more than 29 years of experience using non-invasive, drug-free treatment to manage chronic pain and support injury recovery. In addition to spinal decompression therapy, the Honolulu chiropractor offers cold laser therapy, chiropractic adjustments, and sports injury rehabilitation. For more information, contact Luke Chiropractic and Sports Injury at 808-591-2400 or visit www.drbryanluke.com.