Pittsfield, IL is about 50 miles from Quincy, roughly an hour’s drive, and Pike County’s farming economy puts real strain on the spine over time. For patients dealing with disc-related back pain, Dr. Justin Felsman at Adjustin Chiropractic offers spinal decompression as a non-surgical option worth the trip.
Why Farm and Rural Work in Pittsfield Strains the Spine
Pittsfield’s agricultural economy means a lot of physical, repetitive strain on the back over years of work, not from a single injury.
Repetitive Lifting and Bending
Lifting feed bags, operating machinery, and working in awkward positions all place cumulative stress on the discs in your lower back. Over time, this kind of repeated strain contributes to disc herniation and general wear that builds gradually rather than showing up all at once.
When It Turns Into Something More Serious
What starts as occasional stiffness can progress into herniated or bulging discs that compress nearby nerves, causing pain that radiates into the hip or leg. This is where spinal decompression becomes a genuine option worth discussing before considering surgery.
How Spinal Decompression Helps
Spinal decompression uses gentle, controlled traction to create space between the vertebrae, reducing pressure on discs and nerves. It’s a passive treatment. You simply relax on the table while it does the work.
What to Expect During a Session
Sessions are comfortable, not painful, and typically last twenty to thirty minutes. Most patients need multiple sessions over several weeks, and Dr. Felsman builds decompression into a broader plan alongside adjustments and other care based on what your exam shows. For a deeper look at how this works as a back surgery alternative, this companion piece covers it in more detail.
Conditions Spinal Decompression Commonly Helps
- Herniated and bulging discs
- Sciatica and nerve-related leg pain
- Chronic back pain that hasn’t responded to other care
Learn more about Dr. Felsman’s background and approach to care before scheduling your first visit.
Schedule Your Visit
If you’re in Pittsfield and dealing with back pain that’s built up from years of physical work, it’s worth finding out if decompression can help before surgery becomes the only option discussed.
Call (217) 242-0420 or schedule online to get started.
