Decompression stops are necessary for divers to allow the body to release dissolved gases and prevent decompression sickness. Divers use software or calculations to determine the length and depth of stops, and may use special gas formulations. Flying after a dive can also cause decompression sickness. A decompression stop is a pause in a diver’s […]
Decompression sickness, also known as DCS or diver’s disease, occurs when dissolved gases in the blood turn into bubbles due to rapid decompression. Symptoms include joint pain, confusion, and even paralysis. Treatment involves recompression and slow decompression in a hyperbaric chamber. Diving with a buddy and under supervision is recommended to prevent DCS. Decompression sickness […]
Lumbar decompression can be surgical or non-surgical, with spinal stenosis being a common condition treated with surgery. Non-surgical treatments include machines and medication. Recovery from surgery involves pain management and limited activity. Non-surgical options exist but can be expensive. There are two main types of lumbar decompression: surgical lumbar decompression and nonsurgical lumbar decompression. The […]
