Y-Strap Adjustment Chiropractic Near Raleigh North Carolina

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You don't want to be stuck inside nursing pain and discomfort if you live in the RTP area in North Carolina. However, conditions related to poor posture, looking down at your phone or computer for hours at a time or even exercising incorrectly can keep you from doing all of your favorite things in Raleigh.

Here at Glenwood Chiropractic our goal is to help you feel better and get moving by addressing the source of your neck and back pain and discomfort.

Chiropractic care is a holistic approach to the human body. It is based on the concept that the body is self-sustaining and heals itself.

Y-Strap decompression is one of the key methods we use to assist your body in healing itself. Here is everything you need to know about the Y-Strap.

 

What exactly is a Y strap?

The Y strap, also known as the y-axis traction strap, is a decompression tool used in chiropractic. The Y strap, like hands-on spinal decompression, works by gently stretching the spine to decompress the vertebrae. The device works as follows:

The Y strap's bottom is wrapped around the back of the person's head, securely at the base of the skull.

The strap is cinched in the middle, forming a Y-shape at the top of the strap and leading into the handgrip.

The chiropractor grasps the handgrip with both hands and pulls the strap up and away from the patient's body.

To decompress the spine, the strap is gently but firmly pulled away from the person's body.

To increase spine mobility, the chiropractor may occasionally perform this adjustment with small side-to-side motions. A gentle tug is usually used to further "crack" and decompress the vertebrae.

What is the purpose of the Y strap?

This strap is one of many tools available in chiropractic offices for spinal manipulation.

The strap allows for a decompressive style adjustment, which can be accomplished through a variety of techniques such as spinal traction. The y strap can help relieve pressure on the spine and alleviate symptoms caused by underlying conditions.

While many full-body chiropractic adjustments are performed along the X, Y, and Z axes, the Y strap only adjusts the spine along the Y axis. The Y strap is very useful for people with neck pain and discomfort as well as low back issues and pain.

Do Y-strap adjustments work?

Unfortunately, no published research on the effectiveness of the Y strap for spinal decompression exists. Rather, current research on the overall effectiveness of spinal manipulation may help us determine how effective the Y strap can be.

One recent study, for example, looked at the effectiveness of spinal decompression therapy on pain and disability levels in people with chronic lumbar disc prolapse. The study's findings showed that spinal decompression therapy, along with core stabilization exercises, effectively reduced pain and disability in study participants.

 

Are Y-strap adjustments dangerous?

The Y strap can be a safe and effective tool for spinal decompression when used by a licensed practitioner with extensive training in chiropractic care.

This technique's safety is also dependent on the individual and whether it is safe for them to undergo this type of procedure. People must be carefully screened, to ensure that the Y strap is a safe option for them.

WHAT CONDITIONS MAY BE HELPED BY CHIROPRACTIC Y STRAP TECHNIQUE IN RALEIGH NC?

The same conditions treated by Chiropractors will typically respond to the Y Strap as well. This included the following:

Migraine and tension headaches

Neck ache

Nerve compression

Disc bulges and herniations

Vertigo

Nerve compression

Upper back ache

TMJD

Shoulder pain

WHERE CAN I FIND A Y STRAP CHIROPRACTOR NEAR ME?

Here at Glenwood Chiropractic, we have been using the y strap on patients for years. If you have muscle pain, tension or migraine headaches, neck pain, pinched nerves, bulging and herniated discs, vertigo, pinched nerves, upper back pain, and in some cases shoulder pain, you may be a candidate for this treatment.

You will be properly screened to see if you are a candidate for Y Strap care, making sure there are no contraindications that may prevent us from preforming the y strap decompression adjustment.

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Takeaway

While hands-on manipulation is typically used for spinal decompression, the Y strap is a chiropractic device that can also be used to decompress the spine.

The Y strap, unlike other forms of spinal manipulation, focuses solely on the Y axis of the body, which may reduce the risk of injury from rotational adjustments.

Before undergoing this or any other type of chiropractic technique, always consult with a licensed professional who is specifically trained in chiropractic medicine. Call us today for an appointment.