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Problems that Qualify for Spinal Decompression:
Herniated Disc/ disc bulge/ slipped disc: With bulging disc material you may feel
sharp pains in your back or down one of your legs. The pain can be so intense that
you may become temporarily disabled. Herniated discs are not likely to result in
permanent paralysis. You are likely to experience temporary weakness of the leg
muscles and/ or pins and needles of the leg or foot.
Degenerative Disc Disease/ Osteoarthritis/ Spondylosis: A type of arthritis
affecting the spine. It is due to the degenerative changes that often come with
aging. It may contribute to disc dehydration and herniation over time.
Sciatica: This condition often occurs when a bulging disc pushes on the sciatic
nerve causing sharp, shooting pain through the buttocks and back of the leg. This is
a disabling radicular pain which follows a nerve root pattern.
Radiculopathy: Disease involving a spinal nerve root which may result from
compression related to disc bulging; spinal cord injuries, spinal diseases; and other
conditions. Symptoms may include radiating pain, weakness, and loss of sensation by
the involved nerve root.
Facet Syndrome: Generalized low back pain which is worse with arching your back.
It is from impingement of the small facet joints on each side of the spine.
Spinal Stenosis: This condition occurs when the space around the spinal cord and
nerve roots narrows due to arthritis and bone overgrowth. This can press or pinch a
nerve.
Herniated Disc/ disc bulge/ slipped disc: With bulging disc material you may feel
sharp pains in your back or down one of your legs. The pain can be so intense that
you may become temporarily disabled. Herniated discs are not likely to result in
permanent paralysis. You are likely to experience temporary weakness of the leg
muscles and/ or pins and needles of the leg or foot.
Degenerative Disc Disease/ Osteoarthritis/ Spondylosis: A type of arthritis
affecting the spine. It is due to the degenerative changes that often come with
aging. It may contribute to disc dehydration and herniation over time.
Sciatica: This condition often occurs when a bulging disc pushes on the sciatic
nerve causing sharp, shooting pain through the buttocks and back of the leg. This is
a disabling radicular pain which follows a nerve root pattern.
Radiculopathy: Disease involving a spinal nerve root which may result from
compression related to disc bulging; spinal cord injuries, spinal diseases; and other
conditions. Symptoms may include radiating pain, weakness, and loss of sensation by
the involved nerve root.
Facet Syndrome: Generalized low back pain which is worse with arching your back.
It is from impingement of the small facet joints on each side of the spine.
Spinal Stenosis: This condition occurs when the space around the spinal cord and
nerve roots narrows due to arthritis and bone overgrowth. This can press or pinch a
nerve.
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Pathologies that DO NOT QUALIFY for Spinal decompression Therapy:
Cauda equina syndrome: This is a serious neurological problem causing weakness in the legs, numbness in the "saddle" or groin area,
and loss of bowel or bladder control.
Cancer in the spine: A tumor on the spine can press on a nerve causing back pain.
Infection of the vertebrae: If a fever and a tender, warm area accompany back pain, the cause could be an infection.
Paraplegia: Paralysis of the legs Quadriplegia: Paralysis of the arms and legs.
Osteoporosis: Lack of mineral content within the bone's structure- resulting in brittle bones susceptible to fracture.
Aortic Aneurysm: Enlargement of the large artery from your heart to the lower portion of the body. It may be susceptible to
rupture.
Spondylolisthesis: movement of one vertebrae in relation to the one above or below it- usually forward or backwards.
Pars Defect: the front pieces of the vertebrae are not fused to or misaligned with the back pieces of the bone. Typically resulting
from a growth deformity or a fracture.
Ankylosing Spondylitis: An arthritic condition resulting in the bones of the spine and pelvis fusing together over time
Cauda equina syndrome: This is a serious neurological problem causing weakness in the legs, numbness in the "saddle" or groin area,
and loss of bowel or bladder control.
Cancer in the spine: A tumor on the spine can press on a nerve causing back pain.
Infection of the vertebrae: If a fever and a tender, warm area accompany back pain, the cause could be an infection.
Paraplegia: Paralysis of the legs Quadriplegia: Paralysis of the arms and legs.
Osteoporosis: Lack of mineral content within the bone's structure- resulting in brittle bones susceptible to fracture.
Aortic Aneurysm: Enlargement of the large artery from your heart to the lower portion of the body. It may be susceptible to
rupture.
Spondylolisthesis: movement of one vertebrae in relation to the one above or below it- usually forward or backwards.
Pars Defect: the front pieces of the vertebrae are not fused to or misaligned with the back pieces of the bone. Typically resulting
from a growth deformity or a fracture.
Ankylosing Spondylitis: An arthritic condition resulting in the bones of the spine and pelvis fusing together over time
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