Your spinal column consists of a column of twenty four movable bones called spinal vertebra. In between each vertebra is a fibrous covered disc with a jelly center. Each disc works like a shock absorber inside the spine. At time, these discs dislodge suddenly. Damage and injury to the spinal column can also cause a disc to move out from its normal position. This result is often called a disc herniation. When a disc herniates, it usually places pressure on spinal nerve roots which causes excruciating pain. Unlike other parts of the body, the disc does not have its own blood and oxygen supply and relies on the process called disc diffusion to receive its supply of oxygen and nutrients. If the flow of these nutrients becomes disrupted, vertebral discs can degenerate and cause pain. Disc degeneration may occur simply due to the aging process. Sciatica, posterior facet syndrome, and spinal stenosis/arthritis are other problems that may cause debilitating back pain and leg pain.

New Century Spine Centers in San Diego has acquired the advanced spinal decompression system that can actually decompress the diseased disc. The decompression treatment is noninvasive and safe. Like braces on teeth, this therapy does not cure the spine overnight. Several treatment sessions are required to reach optimal results. Therapists determine the appropriate protocol based on your diagnosis and other factors.

New Century Spine Centers in San Diego looks for the best physicians in the industry to operate the system to treat patients. To achieve this goal, they hired San Diego’s best spinal decompression chiropractic doctor. His name is Dr. Michael Pritsker, DC, and he has been featured extensively in the news media on 10 news and more for the treatment of low back and sciatica by using advanced spinal decompression therapy for disc injuries in the southcoast.

Low back pain is experienced by over 80% of the population in the western countries at some time during a persons’ life span. In 60% of cases there is nothing physicians can do except dispense analgesics and advice. Traditional back pain therapy has a history of poor outcome and in surgeries performed for disc problems usually 27% repeat surgery and, 69% of the repeat surgeries result in permanent disability and long term follow-up after treatment.

In the past there has not been a viable treatment available which provides a successful answer for pain as a result of bulging and herniated discs in the spinal cord, degenerative disc disease, arthritis, and failed back surgery cases.

Studies support that if left untreated, disc herniations can heal but there is no guarantee. If after six weeks the herniations remain they will continue to cause pain and symptoms. Evidence on x-rays demonstrates that discs that are herniated or degenerated do have the ability to heal when not compressed.

Advanced south coast spine decompression was designed by analyzing thousands of patient results throughout North America that used a similar technique that lowers pressure on the discs in the spine. By decreasing the pressure within the disc, the disc is able to rehydrate, thereby restoring the normal height to the disc and reducing the irritation to the facet joints and other structures. As the disc is distracted, the tears in the annulus are brought into alignment and after 20 sessions have demonstrated repair of tears. The result is a functional pain-free spinal joint. The use of the spinal decompression device in San Diego and the protocol creates an environment for a disc that optimizes healing of the disc and the surrounding tissue in a four to six-week period. The program focuses on the ability of the body to heal itself. This program can be seen by visiting the New Century Spine Centers website at www.BackCareTreatment.com or by calling their office at 619-630-9153.

Looking to find the best treatment for disc injures, then visit www.backcaretreatment.com to find the best advice on spinal decompression therapy for you.