There is now a better solution for back pain than all the traditional pharmacological and surgical methods. If you are one of those suffering from chronic back pain caused by injury, degenerative disc disease, or a herniated disc then the best drug-free solution is spinal decompression therapy. This is a very non-invasive type of treatment for those who have been searching for relief of back problems. This particular therapy also reduces pain in the neck, arms, legs and even the sensitive lower back part. The treatment does not use any type of drugs and is of course non-surgical. It’s definitely a safe way to reduce and even treat several different spinal conditions.

How is this being done? Well, the treatment is being conducted through the use the latest machine innovation in the field of medical technology – spinal decompression machines where the patient will only need to lie down, relax and ease all the back muscles. This equipment has helped patients relieve the pain and increase their chances of recovery from herniated disc and other ailments resulting to chronic back or even neck pains. This is one of the newest medical treatments in years to help so many people suffering from severe back pain. The spinal decompression machine is widely used in chiropractic offices around the world and is completely painless.

There are two main types of spinal decompression namely the Vax-D and the DRX9000. The Vertebral Axial Decompression or known as VAX-D may be the safest and most effective treatment used to help restore the space between the intervertebral discs. This results to pain relief due to the pressure on discs and nerves which will disappear. This is the most recent and best option for herniated discs and degenerative disc diseases which is also known to be very precise. This particular treatment is provided to the patient daily or closely as possible. It may cause a positive and even permanent reaction. Those who are also experiencing frequent and chronic back pain that is longer than six months may also benefit from this VAX-D therapy.

The other type which is the DRX9000 is used for treatment of other types of spine troubles where there is less traction used to pull the spine than the VAX-D machine. This particular machine which has received a FDA approval is a computer controlled one that is used very slowly to reduce injury at all possible. The precision of this computer controlled machine is known to be extraordinary. It is being operated by the programming technician who can determine the specific area to be treated. The patient will usually visit the treatment center everyday for 2 weeks on this.

The spinal decompression machines maybe found effective to patients but may also be dangerous to those elderly patients suffering from osteoporosis or those with compression fractures in the spine. It is very important that the patient will be thoroughly screened for fractures before undergoing the said treatment or otherwise it may lead to paralysis.

One of the most common chronic disturbances is back and neck pain. This usually results from an underlying medical problem caused by compression of the spinal discs. These discs act as cushions between the hard vertabrae along the spine, and when they become inflamed and damaged, serious degenerative problems result. Some of these include sciatica, posterior facet syndrome, herniated discs, and bulging discs. Previous generation have had few options for correcting this type of pain.

The perrenial treatment for all types of chronic pain is pharmalogical treatment with painkillers. These drugs can provide quick relief to a wide variety of patients, and so they are popular with physicians and patients alike. However, their effectiveness lessens over time, calling for increased dosages and more powerful medications. This can lead to endocrinological dysfunctions as well as addiction.

A newer and more permanent solution is spinal surgery. However, the effectiveness of these surgeries depends on the specific nature of the problem and the receptiveness of the patient's body to the treatment. Some people simply heal better than others, and others never heal from this type of surgery at all. There can be no guarantee that the surgery will be effective, and there is a lot of risk involved in undergoing it. In some cases, the pain can get worse.

Unfortunately, many people simply believe that they have no choice but to live with the pain. They either do not seek ongoing medical care, or they give up on finding a medical solution after a number of doctors fail to deliver results. Some of these folks have even been told that the pain they feel is actually just all in their heads.

All of this may be changing, however, due to the development of a new type of treatment. Non-surgical spinal decompression machines, beginning with the DRX9000 spinal decompression machine, have been developed to treat ailments related to spinal disc compression. Specialists are increasingly using these devices as more patients report positive effects much more rapidly than was initially expect.

Often treatment must continue for a prolonged period of time in order to bring about full remission of symptoms. However, many patients begin feeling better right away. Compare this to the extended pain of recovery after back surgery, or the dull agony of continued medication treatment, and it is clear that a revolution is taking place in the treatment of spinal disorders. As these non-invasive spinal decompression techniques improve, more patients will experience positive treatment outcomes and be afforded a previously unrealized opportunity to live life to its fullest.