What to Expect at Your First Appointment?
During your initial appointment we will review your medical history and study any images (X-rays and MRIs) you have to determine which of our most effective treatment modalities will best fit your needs. If you do not have any images, we may recommend an X-ray or MRI to pinpoint the specific areas of damage and discomfort. We will then determine your course of therapy and whether you are a candidate for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. (NSSD).
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) is an effective treatment for neck and back pain, from disc disease, to arthritis, to sciatica and more. Spinal Decompression slowly lengthens and takes pressure off the tissues in the spine, creating negative pressures within the disc. This vacuum effect pulls oxygen and nutrient-rich fluids back into the disc space. This process also repositions the bulging disc and pulls the disc material back into place, taking pressure off sensitive structures like our nerve roots. By doing this, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression is actually able to recruit the body's own healing mechanisms to enable the spine to heal itself.
At your initial visit to Carolina Spine and Disc Center, you will receive a complete evaluation by our doctorate-level physical therapist. He will review your symptoms and go over your MRI or X-ray images to determine if you are a candidate for Spinal Decompression. If you are not a candidate for Spinal Decompression, he will determine which of our other effective treatment modalities will best fit your needs.