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Spinal Decompression

Spinal Decompression Therapy involves stretching the spine, using a traction table or similar motorized device, with the goal of relieving back pain and/or leg pain. This procedure is called nonsurgical decompression therapy (as opposed to surgical spinal decompression, such as Laminectomy and Microdiscectomy).

​Theory of Spinal Decompression
Spinal decompression devices use the same basic principle of spinal traction that has been offered by chiropractors, osteopaths, and other appropriately trained health professionals for many years.  Both traction and decompression therapy are applied with the goals of relieving pain and promoting an optimal healing environment for bulging, degenerating, or herniated discs. Spinal decompression is a type of traction therapy applied to the spine in an attempt to bring about several theoretical benefits including:
  • Create a negative intradiscal pressure to promote retraction or repositioning of the herniated or bulging disc material.
  • Create a lower pressure in the disc that will cause an influx of healing nutrients and other substances into the disc.1
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  • Home
  • Meet the Team
  • LOCATIONS/CONTACT
  • Online Forms
  • Patient Portal
    • Request an Appointment
    • What to Expect
    • Parking
    • Share Your Experience
  • Conditions
    • Auto/Car Accident Injury
    • Slip and Fall Injury
    • Personal Injury
    • Sports Injury
    • Headaches & Migraines
    • Neck Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Whiplash
    • Carpal Tunnel
    • Sciatica
    • Herniated or Slipped Disk
    • Fibromyalgia
  • SERVICES
    • Spinal Manipulation
    • Therapeutic Exercise
    • Massage Therapy
    • Spinal Decompression
    • Rehabilitation
    • Ultrasound
    • Electric Muscle Stimulation
    • Chiropractor FAQ
  • Blog