Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) is a non-invasive treatment to alleviate symptoms of neck pain, back pain, and sciatica. It is used to treat patients who have bulging or herniated discs, degenerative disc disease or facet syndrome. NSSD produces negative pressure in the spine, which works to help reposition bulging discs and take pressure off pinched […]
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Common Conditions: Back Basics Defined
You may have heard these terms before, but keeping them straight is not always easy. Here are the quick details on four common conditions: Disc Bulge. Each disc is made up of an outer layer of tougher cartilage and an inner layer of softer cartilage. A disc bulge occurs when the outer layer becomes weak […]
Anatomy of a Spine (and Why Your Back Hurts!)
Your spine is built of vertebrae to protect the spinal cord and discs to provide flexibility. If a disc or vertebrae is injured, it can pinch or compress a nerve. When this happens, you may notice tingling, numbness, weakness or shooting pain in different parts of your body depending on what nerve is affected. There […]
Spinal Decompression Debunked – 5 Answers to FAQs
What is spinal decompression? Spinal decompression is a non-invasive, conservative treatment option that works to lengthen and decompress the spine. Through this process, negative pressures are created within the discs, which work to help reposition bulging discs and take pressure off pinched nerves. Experts also believe that this process draws nutrients, oxygen, and fluids into […]
New to the office!! Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy!
We are pleased to announce at Upston Chiropractic Wellness Center that are now up and running with a new Decompression table and are accepting new patients for this treatment! This is a great treatment for things such as disc degeneration, Disc Bulges, Disc Herniations, Facet Syndrome, and many more conditions! If you have been everywhere […]
Holiday season hours!
Happy Holiday Greetings everyone! Can’t believe it is all ready the second week in December! With that being said I wanted to give you guys a heads up on what the holiday hours I will be in the office. Dec. 9th till Dec 13th normal hours Dec 16th till Dec 20th Normal Hours Week […]