Spinal Decompression Therapy In Marine City, MI
Spinal Decompression Therapy has been the most important medical advance in the non-surgical, noninvasive treatment of back pain in the past 20 years. FDA cleared Spinal Decompression Therapy technology is being utilized by physicians, pain specialists, and physical therapists across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
Historically, treatments for patients suffering from disc and/or sciatic problems were given pain medications, instructed to refrain from physical activities, referred for physical therapy, and when they weren’t progressing they were sent for spinal surgery.
The Gilbert Clinic offers you the most advanced non-surgical decompression technology in the St. Clair and Macomb County area. We provide solutions for resolving painful issues in a professional and caring manner.
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Conditions Treated With Spinal Decompression Therapy
Sciatica is a condition resulting from compression of one of the spinal lumbar nerves, typically L4, L5 or S1. Spinal lumbar nerves from these levels converge and form the sciatic nerve.
A herniated disc happens when the inner disc material, called the nucleus, seeps through the outer wall of the disc. If it comes into contact with surrounding nerves pain ensues locally and/or along the nerves path.
A bulging disc in the neck or back refers to a vertebral disc that protrudes into it’s outer layer. Not be confused with a Herniated Disc. Although herniated discs do share some of the same symptoms with a bulging disc.
Cervical or lumbar radiculopathy refers to irritation of the spinal nerve roots caused by compression. It is most common in the lower back (lumbar radiculopathy) and in the neck (cervical radiculopathy).
Spinal Decompression Therapy?
At The Gilbert Clinic we use a Kennedy Spinal Decompression Table with neural flex technology for maximum results.
During a session of non-surgical spinal decompression, you will lie either face-up or face-down on a computer controlled table with a few harnesses holding your upper body in place. The table’s angle is adjusted to precisely affect the targeted spinal level. Once the setup is completed the lower part of the table then moves in a computer- controlled automated fashion that gently stretches and releases the spine, creating space in between the discs. This computerized controlled decompression allows the herniated or bulging disc to recede back into place and for nutrients and healing fluids to flood into the disc.
How It Works?
When a disc has ruptured or “herniated,” or is bulging it may create pressure against one or more of the spinal nerves which can cause pain, weakness or numbness in the neck or back that can radiate into the legs or arms. Non-surgical Decompression creates negative pressure within the disc, causing the herniation to be drawn slowly back into the disc space, thus relieving the pressure, as it re-hydrates the disc. Midway through the treatment protocol, the formation of Collagen begins to take place in and around the disc. These ‘sticky’ cells have the ability to form other cells including chondroblasts or baby cartilage cells. These cells help the disc to heal.
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“As a surgeon, I only want to do surgery when I absolutely have to. Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy gives my patients a more conservative treatment option that can eliminate the need for surgery altogether, and that’s a very good thing.”
–Dr. Bernard Zeliger, DO, FASCO, FAOAO, FICS –
Osteopathic Physician and Orthopedic Founding Dean and Provost of Touro University
College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, CA
“Chiropractic Sports Physician Kevin Gilbert DC CCSP has helped me maintain my diet, fitness, my back, and my feet!
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Chiropractor Marine City MI. Serving Marine City, Algonac, St Clair and surrounding areas