Spinal Decompression

Dr. James Huggins, Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center treats patients with bulging and herniated discs using spinal decompression.  Herniated discs often have a direct impact on the central nervous system, causing more pain to the extremities.  Spinal decompression is a safe, non-surgical treatment that uses specialized equipment to provide patients relief without surgery or drugs. 

The DRX9000 is a piece of FDA-approved equipment that resembles a table but has moving parts. Patients lie on their back or stomach, depending on the location of the problem disc, and the treatment alternates between applying distraction forces to the vertebrae and periods of rest.  As a result the vertebrae slowly separate from each other, gently stretching the spine.  This creates a vacuum effect and helps discs return to their natural position, relieving pressure from any nerves and treating patient pain.  This treatment is typically scheduled in several sessions over a period of weeks, but most patients feel relief after one treatment.

To learn more about spinal decompression and all the treatments available at the practice, visit www.carolinachirocenter.com. To schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins, Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, call 843-665-9192.