What Is Spinal Decompression, and Can It Help Your Back?

So what actually happens during a session?

You lie face down on a special table. The table slowly and gently stretches your lower back in a controlled rhythm. There's no cracking, no sudden twisting, and no pain. Most people relax so much they nearly fall asleep.

Why does it work?

When a disc bulges or herniates, it can press on a nerve, that's the shooting pain down your leg we call sciatica. Decompression gently opens up the space between the bones, taking the pressure off that nerve and giving the disc room to heal back into place.

• Herniated or bulging discs
• Sciatica (pain shooting down the leg)
• Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine)
• Chronic lower back pain that hasn't responded to other care

I've watched patients walk in barely able to stand and walk out smiling after a few weeks of decompression. It's one of the most rewarding tools in the clinic.

Is it safe?

Yes. It's one of the most researched, gentle techniques in chiropractic care. It was built specifically as a safe alternative to surgery for disc problems. We always start with a full assessment to make sure it's the right fit for your body.