When most people think about pain management, the first thing that many people think of is having to go through surgery. This can scare people away fro
m wanting to alleviate their pain because not everyone has the time or money for surgery. Surgery isn’t always the only option a person can choose for dealing with their pain.
One alternative method to providing pain management is spinal decompression. Spinal decompression is when a person is strapped onto a mechanical traction device while forces from multiple directions are applied to the spine. This helps get rid of nerve compression by creating a suction effect. Spinal decompression requires no downtime or recovery.
Another option is for a client to attend physical therapy sessions. Sometimes finding pain relief is as simple as following a simple set of exercises that a doctor may recommend. There are several reasons why attending physical therapy are good for relieving pain:
- Physical therapy stretches and strengthens the compromised area
- Physical therapy helps retrain muscles
- Physical therapy help a client regain control of the joint
- Physical therapy restores balance
Another method for achieving nonsurgical pain management is cold laser therapy. Cold laser therapy is the use of a safely tuned laser to stimulate the body’s nerves, repair mechanisms and systemic defenses. The laser produces a low amount of energy, which is considered a weak stimulus. However there is a biological law, Arnt-Schultz, that states how a weak stimulus can actually cause a strong physiological response. Arnt-Schultz also states that a stronger stimuli can actually stop the body from responding.
With so many choices available for clients to achieve pain management without surgery, there is no reason that a person shouldn’t visit a doctor about treating their pain.