Discover the difference spinal decompression can mean to you and your health at Core Life Chiropractic

By Mary Malik

Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical, non-invasive technique used to provide relief from sciatica pain, neck pain, low back pain, the pain caused by bulging or herniated disks and more. Dr. Pooja Patel, founder of Core Life Chiropractic, offers spinal decompression as one piece of the treatment plans available here because she sees every day how this gentle, soothing therapy benefits her patients.

“Spinal decompression has been an effective and beneficial addition to our services here at Core Life,” Dr. Patel says. “It involves the stretching of the spine using a motorized traction table that slowly, over time, changes the position of the spine to take the pressure off spinal disks, relieving the pain. I haven’t had a single patient who has not experienced some level of success in relieving or eradicating their pain.”

The 8- to 12-minute-long sessions are described as not just comfortable, but also relaxing.

“Many people scroll through their phones, read or even catch a quick nap,” Dr. Patel says. “Some report feeling minimal achiness after a session, almost like a massage. If spinal decompression is an option for you, it’s one more tool we have to get, and keep, patients pain-free and mobile.”

Whether you’re a candidate for spinal decompression or not is determined by the assessment conducted by Dr. Patel at your first appointment. You will receive a full examination, X-rays and a complete consultation, during which Dr. Patel reviews your medical history, lifestyle, past issues or injuries and your goals to come up with a specific plan. A large part of Dr. Patel’s practice involves educating her patients on what is going on in the body that’s causing pain and discomfort.

Frequency of spinal decompression sessions varies based on individual health conditions. Typically, treatment plans may involve multiple sessions per week for a certain period of time, followed by a gradual reduction in frequency as symptoms improve. Progress is monitored with reexaminations and updated x-rays.

“At Core Life, we also treat neuropathy and leaky gut issues, along with the causes associated with back, leg and neck pain, all with a holistic focus,” Dr. Patel says. “Depending on what you have going on, we put together a plan that may include chiropractic adjustments along with spinal decompression, rehabilitative exercises, and education on lifestyle choices such as nutrition, posture, sleeping positions, immune system health and much more. We are here to address all of those things and get you on a path to a healthier life.”

With this approach, Dr. Patel forms a partnership with her patients, providing the tools and information necessary to make informed decisions and healthy choices for themselves and their families.

“When I started my practice, it was very important for me to create a compassionate environment,” Dr. Patel says. “We all know it’s no fun being in pain. My goal is to relieve that pain with all the tools we have here along with my knowledgeable and caring staff ready to offer support. It’s a very relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, where everyone is focused on the best non-surgical solutions for pain.”

“Again, this is a partnership in your overall wellness,” Dr. Patel says. “All of our non-surgical services work in tandem to achieve the goal of a healthier, pain-free life.”

Core Life Chiropractic is located at 20134 Van Aken Blvd., in Shaker Heights. For more information on services to relieve peripheral neuropathy and more, and to schedule a consultation, call 216-675-1710 or check the website CoreLifeChiro.com.