Postural and Spinal Screenings

Spinal Decompression from Our Chiropractor near You in Winter Park, FL

If you have back or neck pain, the conditions can reduce your range of motion and prevent you from participating in your favorite activities. At Lions Chiropractic & Injury in Winter Park, FL, we offer various treatments, including spinal decompression, to reduce your discomfort and improve your overall health. Before you schedule your appointment, keep reading to learn more about this treatment!

How Spinal Decompression Works

This therapy involves the use of a specialized decompression table that applies controlled traction to the spine. The gentle stretching reduces pressure on spinal discs, allowing bulging or herniated discs to retract. This process also increases blood flow and nutrient exchange, which supports the body’s natural healing response.

Conditions That Benefit from Spinal Decompression

Spinal decompression is commonly used to treat a variety of conditions affecting the back and neck. Many patients find relief from chronic pain and mobility issues caused by pressure on the spine. Common conditions that respond well to this treatment include:

  • Herniated or Bulging Discs – Reducing pressure on the discs helps them return to their normal position.
  • Sciatica – Relieving nerve compression can ease pain that radiates down the legs.
  • Degenerative Disc Disease – Creating space between the vertebrae can slow disc deterioration.
  • Chronic Back or Neck Pain – Stretching the spine alleviates tension and improves flexibility.

What to Expect During Treatment

A session typically lasts between 15 and 30 minutes. Patients lie on a motorized table while our chiropractor adjusts the traction to target specific areas of the spine. The treatment is gentle and relaxing, with most patients experiencing little to no discomfort. Several sessions may be needed to achieve lasting relief and maintain spinal health.

Contact Lions Chiropractic & Injury for an Appointment Today

If you’re considering spinal decompression, contact Lions Chiropractic & Injury in Winter Park, FL, at (407) 951-5500 today. Our team is ready to answer any questions you have and assist with scheduling your appointment. When you need a trusted chiropractor near you, our team is here to help!

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Our Chiropractic office near Winter Park is available for postural and spinal screenings.

Postural and spinal screenings are preventive tests that help Dr. Matthew Rumley detect neuromusculoskeletal problems, which affect your nerves, muscles, and joints. Like other types of preventive tests, spinal and postural screenings detect problems in their early stages, when most conditions respond best to treatment.

The screening process can help Dr. Rumley discover posture and spinal alignment issues you never knew you had, long before they turn into chronic back pain, neck pain, or other injuries. Poor posture during adolescence is a major cause of early arthritis and chronic pain in adulthood, for example, and early screening can help detect posture problems in teens.

Screening Process

Ideally, your spine holds your head, ribcage, and pelvis in a centered and balanced way, and in the most mechanically efficient position for any given activity. Poor posture allows the spine to deviate from its normal and healthy position, which then pulls your head, ribcage, and pelvis out of alignment. Abnormal posture contributes to the development and progression of a variety of spinal injuries and diseases, which may include:

  • Scoliosis – a sideways curve of the spine
  • Disc injury – injury to one of the rubbery discs that cushion the bones of your spine
  • Muscle injury
  • Lifting injuries
  • Sports-related injuries
  • Shoulder injuries

Screening can also help Dr. Rumley diagnose the cause of:

  • Chronic headaches
  • Neck pain
  • Back pain

A posture screening consists of two main components: static analysis and dynamic postural analysis. At Lions Chiropractic & Injury we use static analysis to assess mobility and pain issues. Static analysis involves evaluating pelvic tilt, anterior pelvic tile, elevation posture, and rotation posture.

Dr. Rumley uses dynamic postural analysis to assess alignment issues you may be having when you move. For many people, the body changes the way it moves to compensate for small deviations in their spinal alignment. Improper spinal alignment can cause someone to favor one leg over another, for example, or redistribute his or her weight. Improper spinal alignment and changing the way you move can pull on ligaments, tendons, and muscles to cause pain in other parts of your body.

During this screening, Dr. Rumley will assess your motion as you:

  • Raise your hands above your head
  • Stand on one leg
  • Sit on the edge of a seat, stand up, and then sit down again
  • Attempt one push-up

Dr. Rumley performs dynamic posture screening by looking at your shoulders to see if they are even, making sure your legs are the same length, and check how you hold your head in relation to the rest of your body.

For more information about spinal and postural screening, contact Lions Chiropractic & Injury at (407) 951-5500. The earlier you detect neuromusculoskeletal problems, the sooner you can begin treatment.

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