Spinal Decompression

 What is Spinal Decompression?.

Spinal Decompression is a non-invasive, non surgical treatment for certian types of neck and lower back conditions. Spinal Decompression is a form of mechanical traction that works to slowly and gently stretch the spine, taking pressure off of compressed discs and vertebrae. Non-surgical spinal decompression is one of the most exciting therapies developed in many years becouse it demonstrates good statistical results for long term pain relief. 

 What conditions is it most effective for?

Frequently Asked Questions


Q: Does My Insurance Cover this?

Spinal Decompression therapy is currently not a covered benefit under medical insurance plans. Success rates are very high, so in years to come it may be covered.  However, it currently is not.

Q: Is Decompression Expensive?

Compared to an orthopedic visit, an MRI and a dozen physical therapy visits, it is inexpensive. It is an expensive piece of equipment, requires a staff person for set up, and requires a thirty minute treatment cycle, so it is more expensive than a routine chiropractic office visit. However, because it can be effective where nothing else is, it is very resonable.

Q: Are there side affects?

This is a non-invasive procedure requiring no drugs, needles or surgery. With appropriate patient selection, it is signifacantley safer than surgery, epidural injections, or other comparable treatments. The important thing is that a prospective patient is evaluated thoroughly before initiating treatment. This will insure its safety and effectiveness.

Q: What is involved in treatment?

Our treatment protocol includes a series of decompression treatments along with a special chiropractic adjustment method, physiotherapy modalities of heat, ice and interferential current, and a progressive exercise program.  If you are a canidate, this has been shown to be one of the most effective and quickest ways towards a rapid recovery.   

Q: How much treatment will I need?

Becouse of various factors, treatment programes vary from patient to patient.  However, most conditions require a ten week program to gain maximum benifit from treatment. Many patients feel a significant reduction in there symptoms in just a few visits.