Spinal Decompression

Overview

Spinal decompression therapy is a non-invasive treatment that relieves pressure on the spine, promotes healing and improves function. The therapy gently stretches the spine using controlled mechanical traction to reduce nerve compression, enhance disc hydration, and increase mobility.

Our Approach

We provide a structured treatment that includes:

  • Mechanical Traction: Controlled stretching to alleviate disc pressure.

  • Neuromuscular Re-Education: Training your body to support the spine.

  • Targeted Strengthening: Exercises to enhance stability and posture.

Our process begins with immediate pain relief and inflammation reduction, followed by corrective care to restore proper alignment, and ends with wellness maintenance to prevent future flare-ups.

Who Benefits

Spinal decompression is ideal for individuals experiencing:

  • Chronic back or neck pain

  • Sciatica or radiating leg pain

  • Herniated or bulging discs

  • Degenerative disc disease

  • Facet joint syndrome

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Your Questions, Answered

  • Spinal decompression is a non-surgical therapy that gently stretches the spine using a specialized table. The controlled traction reduces pressure inside spinal discs, which can relieve pain and support healing of herniated, bulging, or degenerated discs. It is best suited for patients who have disc-related neck or back pain that has not fully resolved.

  • They are similar but not identical. Traditional traction applies a steady, constant pull. Spinal decompression uses computerized, cyclic unloading — the tension varies in a pattern that creates negative pressure inside the disc rather than just pulling the spine apart. This difference is what makes decompression effective for disc hydration and healing.

  • Most patients describe it as a gentle, comfortable stretching sensation. Sessions last around 20 to 25 minutes, and many patients find it so relaxing they fall asleep. There should be no sharp pain during treatment.

  • A typical treatment plan involves 12 to 20 sessions over 4 to 6 weeks. Many patients begin feeling relief within the first several sessions. Results continue to improve as the disc has time to heal and rehydrate between visits..