Rocky Mountain Chiro Care
The purpose of Rocky Mountain Chiro Care is to remove the nerve interference
so that the body is able to repair itself, to retrain movement paterns so that the
body functions at its best, and to improve the quality of life of everyone
who walks through the doors.

Dr. Mathew Ullom, B.S., D.C.

Decompression!

Eliminate Back and Neck Pain

Most treatments for back and neck pain only look at one aspect of the problem. They treat that aspect in isolation, ignoring all of the other factors that cause back and neck pain. The good news is that patients have found effective, lasting relief through our Spinal Health System. This treatment regimen takes a comprehensive approach to eliminating back and neck pain.

Getting started

Neurologic and Spinal exam: A consultation and complete exam, no doubtedly the most thorough of your life, will be performed to determine if decompression is the best course of treatment to manage your neck or back pain. If your case is accepted, your options for care will be presented to you at that time.

Phase 1

Targeted Decompression: In a healthy spine, the vertebrae that protect the spinal cord are separated by discs made of sponge-like tissue which absorb the shock of movement by the spine. Back and neck pain may be caused by several problems with the discs, including:

Degenerative Disc Disease: the disc material itself loses volume and becomes thin, causing the vertebral bones of the spine to rub against each other, and the nerves exiting the spinal column to become irritated.

Herniated Disc: the disc material actually bulges out from the nucleus and may even rupture, putting pressure on the nerves that extend from the spinal cord. In some cases, this results in radicular nerve pain, more commonly known as sciatica when the pain is in the legs. "If you ask where is the site of most back pain the answer must be the annulus." April/Bogduk et al:

Spinal Adjustments: Adjusting subluxated spinal segments that have lost their ability to move properly is an essential step to removing pain and achieving lasting correction. By combining decompression therapy with chiropractic adjustments, the shortest and most effective treatment time frame may be achieved.

Benefits of Decompression

The goal of targeted decompression is to apply steady, gentle distraction and relaxation phases to the affected vertebrae, increasing the space between them. This produces several benefits:
  • It takes pressure off of the discs, bone structures, and nerves in the area. This increases the flow of blood and nutrients to the discs and promotes healing.
  • With increased space, a vacuum is created in the disc. Due to this negative pressure in the disc, a bulging disc may flow back into the space between the vertebrae where it belongs.
  • Misaligned joints may see an improvement in alignment, giving them greater mobility.
  • There is now increased space for spinal nerves to flow from the spine to other parts of the body.

Phase 2

Cold laser This is not just some glorified, class 1, laser pointing, so called therapeutic laser that the neighbor down the street ordered from a friend of a friend who knew someone. This is a class 3B therapeutic laser that is FDA approved. The results we have seen from this laser are nothing less than amazing. It will have profound effects at speeding up healing and reducing the total number of treatments you need.

Phase 3

Core Stabilization Exercises Once pain has diminished, it is recommended that you begin an exercise program to strengthen supportive core muscles and improve flexibility. Many treatments for back and neck pain omit this crucial step. By stretching and strengthening the supportive muscles through exercise, you improve your body's flexibility and strength, and lessen chances for re-injury in the future. The type of exercise undertaken is very important. That is why targeted decompression should be coupled with a professionally-supervised exercise program, followed by a specifically prescribed exercise regimen for you to follow at home. Decompression has been cleared by the FDA to relieve pain associated with herniated discs, protruding discs, degenerative disc disease, posterior facet syndrome, and sciatica.

Phase 4

Nutritional Support When it comes to promoting true and lasting healing, nutrition plays an equally vital role. Your muscles, tendons, ligaments, and discs all need nourishment to heal properly and enhance structural strength. This is why we recommend nutritional supplements that are specifically designed to ensure that these tissues get the nutrients they need for fast and proper healing. This specialized treatment regimen was specifically designed to assist in the correction and rehabilitation of the human posture. Many have avoided surgery with safe and effective Spinal Decompression.