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Five steps to resolving back pain

by Dr. Wayne FitcherDC
| July 9, 2014 9:00 PM

Spinal Decompression

We offer the latest cutting-edge technology in the non-surgical treatment of serious lower back pain and sciatica. Our commitment to offering the highest quality of care resulted in the addition of the FDA-cleared Spinal Decompression technology for the treatment of back pain due to: Herniated Discs - Bulging Discs - Pinched Nerve - Sciatica (leg pain) - Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD).

Thanks to the concerted efforts of a team of top physicians and medical engineers, Spinal Decompression Therapy was developed to effectively treat lower back pain and sciatica resulting from herniated or degenerated discs. Spinal Decompression Therapy not only significantly reduces back pain in many patients, but also enables the majority of patients to return to more active lifestyles.

Cold Laser Therapy

Our clinic utilizes Deep Tissue Laser Therapy in order to speed the healing time of our patients. Deep Tissue Laser Therapy is a non-surgical, drug-free therapy that has the power to eliminate or significantly reduce your pain and speed healing by up to three times. While spinal decompression re-hydrates discs and reduces disc bulges/herniations, Deep Tissue Laser Therapy draws circulation to the area to speed the repair. The laser works in conjunction with spinal decompression or can work by itself on a variety of aches and pains.

Chiropractic

Improper motion and/or position of the spinal bones causes a condition called subluxation. Subluxations interfere with the vital exchange of information by irritating the nerves, which alters the function of organs and tissues. Specific spinal adjustments help improve mind/body communications. Health may then return with improved nervous system control of the body.

Corrective Exercises

Each of the curves in your spine serves an important function. They allow your body to maintain balance while standing upright, sitting, and moving in multiple directions, overall acting as a big S-shaped spring so the spine can more evenly distribute the strain and stress placed on it by the activities you do and the pull that gravity has on it, even while you are sitting still.

If the curves in the spine are reduced or accentuated to an abnormal level, the function of the spine reduces and degenerative changes occur. The curves of the spine must be restored for proper healing of the disc to occur.

Nutritional Supplementation

Patients suffering from herniated discs, bulging discs, degenerated discs, sciatica, and chronic low back and neck pain are often found to be deficient in certain vitamins and minerals. Sometimes these deficiencies can either cause and/or exacerbate the low back or neck pain, and prevent or slow down healing. Many patients will show improved healing success, faster healing time and more long-lasting results by addressing these deficiencies either through a nutritional eating program or supplementation, or both. At Natural Spine Solutions, we utilize this five-step process to help you regain your life.

Dr. Wayne Fichter, D.C., is the lead doctor at Natural Spine Solutions, with more than 15 years of experience treating families. He also has been the lead doctor in handling serious neck and back problems through non-surgical spinal decompression. Call (208) 966-4425 for all of your spinal and wellness needs.