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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical, comfortable traction therapy for the relief of back
and leg pain or neck and arm pain. During this procedure, by cycling through distraction and
relaxation phases and by proper positioning, a spinal disc can be isolated and placed under
negative pressure, causing a vacuum effect within it.
What can this vacuum effect do?
The vacuum effect accomplishes two things. From a mechanical standpoint, disc material that has
protruded or herniated outside the normal confines of the disc can be pulled back within the disc by
the vacuum created within the disc. Also, the vacuum within the disc stimulates in growth of blood
supply, secondarily stimulating a healing response. This results in pain reduction and proper
healing at the injured site.
Who can benefit from Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Spinal decompression therapy is designed to unload the spinal disc. Any back pain or neck pain
caused in whole or in part by a damaged disc may be helped by spinal decompression therapy.
These conditions include herniated, protruding or bulging discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica or
radiculopathy (pinched nerves).
Are there conditions where Spinal Decompression is not indicated?
Spinal decompression therapy is usually not recommended for pregnant women, or patients who
have severe osteoporosis, severe obesity or severe nerve damage. It is not recommended for
patients over 70. However, every patient is evaluated on an individual basis. Spinal surgery with
instrumentation (screws and metal plates or “cages”) is also contraindicated. Surgery to the discs
without fusion or fusion using bony replacement is not contraindicated.
How often do I take treatment sessions? How long does each session last?
Each session includes decompression therapy, adjustments, and possibly spinal stabilization
exercises and takes about 30 minutes. Spinal decompression is usually performed 3-5 times a
week for 15-20 sessions.
What are the results of Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Over 70% of patients have good pain relief.
I have had spinal surgery, but continue to have pain. Can I try Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Spinal decompression therapy can help people with back pain after failed spinal surgery. It can be
performed in most patients who have not been left with an unstable spine after surgery.
What is Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical, comfortable traction therapy for the relief of back
and leg pain or neck and arm pain. During this procedure, by cycling through distraction and
relaxation phases and by proper positioning, a spinal disc can be isolated and placed under
negative pressure, causing a vacuum effect within it.
What can this vacuum effect do?
The vacuum effect accomplishes two things. From a mechanical standpoint, disc material that has
protruded or herniated outside the normal confines of the disc can be pulled back within the disc by
the vacuum created within the disc. Also, the vacuum within the disc stimulates in growth of blood
supply, secondarily stimulating a healing response. This results in pain reduction and proper
healing at the injured site.
Who can benefit from Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Spinal decompression therapy is designed to unload the spinal disc. Any back pain or neck pain
caused in whole or in part by a damaged disc may be helped by spinal decompression therapy.
These conditions include herniated, protruding or bulging discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica or
radiculopathy (pinched nerves).
Are there conditions where Spinal Decompression is not indicated?
Spinal decompression therapy is usually not recommended for pregnant women, or patients who
have severe osteoporosis, severe obesity or severe nerve damage. It is not recommended for
patients over 70. However, every patient is evaluated on an individual basis. Spinal surgery with
instrumentation (screws and metal plates or “cages”) is also contraindicated. Surgery to the discs
without fusion or fusion using bony replacement is not contraindicated.
How often do I take treatment sessions? How long does each session last?
Each session includes decompression therapy, adjustments, and possibly spinal stabilization
exercises and takes about 30 minutes. Spinal decompression is usually performed 3-5 times a
week for 15-20 sessions.
What are the results of Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Over 70% of patients have good pain relief.
I have had spinal surgery, but continue to have pain. Can I try Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Spinal decompression therapy can help people with back pain after failed spinal surgery. It can be
performed in most patients who have not been left with an unstable spine after surgery.
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