Spinal decompression therapy is used to treat conditions that stem from damage to the intervertebral discs, including herniated discs, bulging discs, and sciatica. Spinal decompression uses a computer-controlled table to gently separate the bones of the spine to relieve pressure in the discs.
Unlike other non-surgical treatments, spinal decompression therapy seeks to actually restore the affected disc to its normal shape and functionality. After the course of treatment is completed, most patients find that their symptoms are permanently resolved; however, patients who do experience flare-ups in the future can schedule follow-up sessions. For most patients, 15-20 sessions over the course of several weeks are necessary to alleviate symptoms.
Typically, herniated disc patients want to know Is spinal decompression expensive?The answer to both depends on the nature and severity of your condition, how many sessions you need, and if you need additional therapies such as chiropractic, physical therapy, or medical care.
The treatments cost less than or on par with many conventional treatments, and, a growing number of insurance providers are providing coverage for chiropractic treatment. However, the value of spinal decompression is much higher: it treats the root cause of symptoms while causing no discomfort or side effects andrequiring no downtime.
The cost of each session typically ranges from $30 to $200, which means that a recommended series of treatments will typically cost from $450 to $6,000. Although insurance companies might pay for traditional traction, decompression therapy is not usually allowed although they are nearly the same. The good news is that the cost of decompression has been going down over the years not up. This is because there are more machines now in the market place.