Frequently Asked Questions

Spinal decompression creates negative pressures within the disc by gently extending and decompressing the spine. The negative pressure produce an intradiscal vacuum that removes pressures pinched nerves and reposition bulging discs putting it back into its place. This is known to draw nutrients, owygen and fluids into the disc making an environment favorable to healing.

Low back pain can be caused by injuries and aging. Result from herniation and degeneration of the intervertebral discs are the main problems that cause back pain. The intervetebral discs protect the spinal cord and the vertebrae, thus, deterioration of the discs will create bulging and herniation leading to pain and numbness on the spine and back.

• Metastatic cancer

• Severe osteoporosis

• Aortic aneurysm

• Pelvic or abdominal cancer

• Cauda Equina syndrome

Most patients do not experience any side effects. Though, for some cases, patient may experience muscle spasm for a short period of time.

Surgery may initially bring relief but it may require future surgeries due to added stress to adjacent areas. Conversely, spinal decompression has minimal failure rates and has short recovery time. It is effective and non invasive.

In comparison with medication, spinal decompressions doesn't just give temporarily relief from pain. It treats pain and prevents it from worsening and recurring. Also, prolonged use of medication with stronger doses may increase risk of addiction, may damage liver, kidney and GIT, and may cause fatigue and depression. Spinal decompression not only targets pain symptoms it also avoids unnecessary side effects.

Spinal Decompression therapy lasts about 30-45 minutes per session, with most cases lasting 4 to 6 weeks in duration.

There are a lot of insurance plans with different benefits. Some plans may cover the costs of associated procedures. We will certainly be glad to help you verify all of your insurance benefits when you come into the office for a consultation.