Is Spinal Decompression Right For Me?
Spinal decompression therapy may be appropriate for some patients suffering from sciatica, disc bulges, nerve compression, spinal stenosis and chronic disc-related spinal pain.
However, not every patient with back or neck pain is a suitable candidate for spinal decompression therapy.
At Spinal Decompression Perth, every patient undergoes an individual assessment based on:
-
symptoms
-
treatment history
-
MRI or CT findings
-
spinal stability
-
severity of degeneration
-
overall clinical presentation
Our goal is to determine whether structured conservative care and spinal decompression therapy may still be appropriate before progressing toward more invasive options.
When Spinal Decompression Therapy May Not Be Appropriate
Certain conditions may make spinal decompression therapy unsuitable or require further medical investigation before treatment can proceed.
-
Body weight exceeding 140kg
-
Pregnancy necessitating lower back treatment
-
Severe Vascular Disease
-
Advanced Osteoporosis
-
Vertebral Fusion Surgery
-
Rheumatoid Arthritis
-
Spinal Cancer
-
Spinal Fractures
-
Severe Spinal Instability
-
Certain Post Surgical Spinal Presentations
-
Inflammatory Arthritic Conditions
-
Grade 3 & 4 Spondylolisthesis
Not all patients are suitable candidates for spinal decompression therapy.
If treatment does not appear appropriate based on your presentation or imaging findings, this will be discussed during the assessment process.
It is essential to understand that the effectiveness of Spinal Decompression can vary depending on individual circumstances. To determine the suitability of this therapy for your condition, we conduct a thorough decompression assessment. In order to qualify for this treatment, it is necessary to have undergone CT or MRI scans. These scans provide crucial diagnostic information, enabling us to deliver the most appropriate evidence-based care tailored to your needs.
Important Information About Treatment Expectations
Spinal decompression therapy is not designed as a quick-fix treatment completed over only a few sessions.
Most disc and nerve presentations develop gradually over time and often require a structured and progressive approach.
Treatment programs are typically based around gradually increasing decompression loads while monitoring symptom response and tolerance levels.
Improvement is often non-linear.
Some patients experience significant improvement, others partial improvement, while some patients may not respond to treatment.
Factors that may influence outcomes include:
-
severity of degeneration
-
chronicity of symptoms
-
spinal stability
-
size of disc injury
-
nerve involvement
-
overall patient health
Patients are monitored throughout care and treatment recommendations may change depending on clinical response.
Most Common Conditions Benefiting Spinal Decompression
Trying To Avoid Surgery?
Many patients attending our clinic are attempting to understand whether surgery is truly necessary or whether conservative care options may still remain.
Not every patient is suitable for non-surgical care.
Our role is to help assess whether spinal decompression therapy and structured conservative management may still be appropriate based on a patient’s symptoms, scan findings and clinical presentation.
Where appropriate, further medical investigation or surgical opinion may also be recommended.
