Spinal Decompression

Spinal Decompression is a treatment that decreases the pressure on the discs of the spine by using computer controlled force to gently distract the vertebra around the affected disc.

When the vertebrae of the spine are decompressed, there is a vacuum effect created between them, pulling any bulging or herniated material back into the disc. Nutrients and water are all pulled in, supporting proper disc healing. Discs do not have blood supply in adults so the vacuum effect is critical to the healing process. Increasing the space between the vertebrae can also alleviate pinched nerves and decrease irritation in the facet joint of the spine. The computer controls the force used to distract the spinal segment(s) and it cycles between periods of gentle pulling and periods of rest. This prevents any muscle guarding that can result from high force distraction or sustained periods of distraction.

Conditions such as disc bulges, disc herniations, thinning discs, pinched nerves, pain traveling to the arms or legs(sciatica), spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal), and facet syndrome (irritation of spinal joints) respond very well to Spinal Decompression. There are conditions that would not benefit, so proper examination will determine if you are a candidate for Spinal Decompression.