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Friday, June 6, 2008

Non-Surgical Relief For Herniated Disks

As many know, back pain can be debilitating, resulting in pain that travels to the legs, feet and whole body. Up until now, if you had chronic back pain due to a degenerative disk disease or herniated disks your best option was to go under the knife, resulting in long recovery times.

Now there is an alternative option for those willing to try it out. It is a non-invasive treatment that uses a combination of cold laser therapy, spinal decompression and muscle massage. Not only is this procedure non-invasive, but it is also being reported to relieve pain quicker, resulting in a quicker, less stressful recovery.

Spinal decompression uses a machine that targets specific vertebrae in the spine, opening up discs and pulling them away from the nerves. This process releases pressure and uses a mere third of the patient’s body weight. Combined with cold laser therapy and muscle massage, it is a holistic treatment that helps the body help itself.

The results aren’t immediate, but for many this slow-and-steady treatment is proving to be more effective and much gentler than surgery. It also less pricey; each 90 minute treatment costs around $200. Doctors are recommending nearly 20 treatments over a period of a month a half, but many are reporting relief in as little as four or five treatments.








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