
Spinal decompression is designed to reduce pressure through irritated areas of the spine.
For some people with disc-related back pain, sciatica, or nerve symptoms, that can help calm the area enough to begin moving and rebuilding again.
The important part is determining whether decompression actually matches your problem, which is why we start with an examination rather than simply putting everyone on the table.
At Rising Sun Chiropractic + Weight Loss, spinal decompression may be considered for people dealing with problems such as:
Back pain with or without sciatica
Disc bulges or herniations
Disc-related nerve irritation
Spinal stenosis
Degenerative disc or joint-related pain
Pregnancy-related low back or pelvic pain, when appropriate
Some cases of spondylolisthesis
Chronic low back pain that has not responded well to other conservative care
Spinal decompression uses a controlled pulling force to temporarily reduce load through the spine. For the right patient, that can help calm irritated disc, joint, and nerve tissue and make movement more tolerable.
The key is deciding whether decompression actually fits the problem. We look at your symptoms, exam findings, imaging when available, and how your body responds to movement before deciding whether it belongs in your treatment plan.