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Spinal decompression therapy or traction? Can it help my herniated disc, bulged disc or stenosis?

Spinal decompression therapy can help relieve the pain associated with disc bulging and herniation. In this post, we’re going to get into what spinal decompression is and what it does. We’ll also touch on complementary therapies and other treatment options. Not to be confused with traction which we offer as well.

Traction or decompression, what’s the right fit for you?

For a further explanation on the difference between decompression and traction: WATCH HERE

Why the spine is so important

If you Google the question, “What is the most important part of the body?”, the most common answer is the brain. Because it sends the messages to tell the body what to do it is definitely plays an important role. While that certainly is one of the body’s key organs the spine is the body’s “information highway”. When anything happens to this information delivery system those messages are stuck at home so to speak. The brain and spine make up the nervous system. Combined, they control all of the body’s cells, muscles, tissues, and organs. You only get one spine, and injury and aging cannot be reversed, so you’re definitely going to want to take care of it.

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Treatment of sciatic nerve pain

Treatment for sciatic nerve pain does not have to require invasive procedures or addiction risk. Chiropractic is non-invasive, safe, and effective. In my previous post, Sciatic nerve pain relief, I shared what sciatica is and what causes sciatic nerve pain. Now, let’s compare the available treatments and take a more in-depth look at how and why chiropractic is the best option. Read More “Treatment for sciatic nerve pain”

Sciatic nerve pain 

Sciatica and sciatic nerve pain can cause pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness that travels from the lower back into the buttock, hip, or leg. At Synergy Wellness Chiropractic & Physical Therapy in New York City, Dr. David Kulla, DC provides individualized chiropractic care for patients suffering from sciatica and other causes of lower back and leg pain.

With more than 26 years of clinical experience, Dr. Kulla uses evidence-based chiropractic techniques, including Cox Flexion-Distraction, spinal manipulation, rehabilitation, and other non-surgical treatment approaches when appropriate. Our Manhattan office is conveniently located at 237 First Avenue near East 14th Street, serving patients from the East Village, Gramercy Park, Union Square, and throughout New York City.

Where is the sciatic nerve?

Sciatic nerve pain is often uncomfortable, distracting, and even debilitating. Starting in the lower back, it can extend down the leg and into the foot and toes. The source of actual sciatica pain comes from irritation of the sciatic nerve. Pressure or pinching of this sciatic nerve that originates in the L4 and L5 vertebrae in your lower back is the cause of most sciatica pain, hence its name. If you take a look at the sciatic nerve diagram, you’ll see that the sciatic nerve is the large nerve that runs down the back of each leg. Like a large river created by smaller streams, five pairs of nerves exit the spine in the lower back to form the two sciatic nerves. Read More “Sciatica Chiropractor NYC | Sciatic Nerve Pain Treatment”