Relief for your disc, without surgery or downtime.
Spinal decompression gently separates the vertebrae to take pressure off compressed discs and pinched nerves — a non-surgical path back to moving, working, and sleeping without pain.
How treatment works
Evaluate
We review your history and imaging to confirm decompression is a good fit for your condition.
Program
Your traction angles, force, and session count are set specifically for your diagnosis.
Decompress
Computer-controlled sessions alternate gentle traction and release to unload the disc.
Recover
Guided stabilization exercises after each session help the gains hold between visits.
What it treats
Decompression is used for disc-related back and neck conditions where imaging confirms a compressed or bulging disc.
Lower back
- Disc herniation
- Sciatica
- Degenerative disc disease
- Facet syndrome
Neck
- Disc herniation
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Arm pain and numbness
- Degenerative disc disease
The research behind it
A sample of the peer-reviewed literature supporting non-surgical spinal decompression.
Choi et al. found measurable improvements in pain and disability scores following a course of spinal decompression therapy. Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 2015.
Apfel et al. linked non-surgical decompression to restored disc height and reduced discogenic low back pain. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2010.
Fritz et al. showed mechanical traction combined with exercise outperformed exercise alone for cervical radiculopathy. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2014.
Ready to get your disc unloaded?
Ask about spinal decompression at your next visit, or call to schedule an evaluation.