Non Surgical Spinal Decompression Research

Non Surgical Spinal Decompression Research FAQ

What is the success rate of spinal decompression?

Selection: The most important factor in most spinal surgeries is selection. That being said, in a perfect candidate for disc replacement with what would be described as purely discogenic pain at a single level in the lumbar spine the success rate is approximately 80-90 percent good results.

Does spinal decompression therapy actually work?

Spinal Decompression Therapy This therapy works on the basic concept of stretching the spine to increase the gaps between the discs of the spine. This relieves the pressure on the nerves passing through these gaps, thus preventing them from being pinched. It also corrects the spinal posture.

How spinal decompression therapy is thought to work?

Spinal decompression works by gently stretching the spine. That changes the force and position of the spine. This change takes pressure off the spinal disks, which are gel-like cushions between the bones in your spine, by creating negative pressure in the disc.

What is the success rate of surgery for spinal stenosis?

For those who choose surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis, the good news is that lumbar laminectomy, the most common surgery for spinal stenosis has a high success rate (most literature puts the success rate at about 80%). Also in most cases lumbar decompression surgery allows people to return to a more active and pain free lifestyle.