Spinal Decompression
Where Technology Meets Natural Healing.
Spinal Decompression Therapy is a gentle, non-surgical treatment designed to help relieve disc and nerve-related pain in the lumbar (low back) and cervical (neck) spine. Using computer-controlled traction, decompression carefully stretches and relaxes the spine in a way that can:
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Reduce pressure on spinal discs and joints
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Create more space around irritated nerves
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Support the body’s natural healing response
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Improve comfort, mobility, and daily function
It’s often chosen by people who want a conservative option before considering injections or surgery, or for those who still have lingering symptoms after other treatments.
Conditions We Commonly Treat
Spinal decompression is commonly used for symptoms and conditions such as:
*Herniated, Bulging, or Protruding Discs, * Degenerative Disc Disease, *Chronic Neck or Low Back Pain, *Sciatica, *Radiculopathy (radiating pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness into the arms/legs), *Facet Joint Irritation, *Arthritis-Related Spinal Stiffness, *Spinal Stenosis (in select cases)
Important: Not everyone is a candidate. The best results come from matching the right care plan to the right condition based on a proper exam.
How Decompression Works
A spinal decompression table is built to deliver precise, comfortable traction—not the “one-size-fits-all” pulling you might associate with older traction devices.
Here’s what makes it different:
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Computer-guided tension. Delivers precisely timed traction and release at optimal levels.
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Targeted positioning. Targets specific spinal segments with precision.
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Gentle distraction. Helps reduce intradiscal pressure and mechanical strain.
When disc pressure is reduced, it may help encourage the movement of water, oxygen, and nutrients into the disc area, supporting recovery and function over time.
A Typical Session
During a typical spinal decompression session, you remain fully clothed while you are carefully positioned on the table and secured with comfortable support straps for stability. The table sections may be adjusted by tilting to target specific spinal areas better, then deliver precise, computer-controlled cycles of gentle traction and release. Most patients find the experience calm and well-tolerated—often describing it as a gradual, therapeutic stretch—and some become relaxed enough to fall asleep.
“Hands down the best chiropractor I’ve ever been to! Everyone there is so kind and receptive to whatever you need. I got recommended to go there by a friend because I was having reoccurring headaches and lower back pain. My orientation there was super thorough, and the treatment I received has helped an unbelievable amount! I would absolutely recommend anyone to go here!”
– Cameron C.
What to Expect
Your care plan is based on your exam findings, goals, and your body’s response. While every case is different, many people often respond to spinal decompression therapy relatively quickly, with many experiencing relief within a few sessions, though significant or lasting results generally occur over a full, consistent treatment program.
A typical plan may include:
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A recommended series of sessions
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Progress checks to track symptom changes, mobility, and tolerance
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A transition into fewer visits as stability and comfort improve
Long-term success isn’t just about pain relief. It’s about helping your spine stay stronger afterward.
Keeping Results Long-Term
Once symptoms improve and the irritated disc/nerve pattern calms down, we focus on preventing flare-ups with:
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Strengthening and stabilization exercises
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Mobility work and posture strategies
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Activity modifications (so you can keep living life without fear of re-injury)
Our goal is not only to help you feel better. It’s to help you stay better.
Why Great Choice
Spinal decompression is a conservative, non-invasive approach that many people prefer because it’s:
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Non-surgical
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Drug-free
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Designed to address the mechanical cause of disc pressure, not just mask symptoms
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Easy to fit into a normal schedule. Patients can continue working during care.
Results vary based on diagnosis, severity, lifestyle factors, and consistency.
Ready To Help!
If you’re suffering from back pain, neck pain, sciatica, disc problems, or radiating nerve symptoms, we’re here to help you understand your options and determine whether you may be a candidate for decompression therapy.
Call (804) 748-2763 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Mat Pastore at Breckenridge Chiropractic.
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