Spinal decompression uses a computer-guided table to gently stretch the spine and take pressure off discs and nerves. Decompression tables are FDA-regulated medical devices, and many people with disc-related back or leg pain ask about them as a non-surgical option.
Here is what to know before you try it.
What a session is like
You lie comfortably on a computer-guided table while it applies a gentle, gradual stretch to your spine.
Most people describe it as a gentle stretch. Tell the team right away if anything feels uncomfortable during a session, or if pain, numbness or weakness in a leg or arm gets worse afterward.
Your plan tells you about how many sessions to expect and when progress will be reviewed.
Who it is usually discussed for
Spinal decompression is usually discussed for people whose low back or neck symptoms are linked to a disc, including bulging or herniated discs, sciatica and pinched nerves.
Your exam and history decide whether it fits you.
Who should not have it
Pregnancy, a past spinal fusion or implanted spinal hardware, a spinal fracture, significant osteoporosis, a spinal infection or tumor and some other health factors can rule it out, which is why the exam comes first.
At your Care Plan Presentation, the visit right after your exam, you hear whether decompression fits and what else could help.
Gentle, non-surgical treatment
Are you suffering from severe back pain, sciatica, or disk issues? Spinal decompression therapy is a gentle, non-surgical option worth asking about, and you need a provider that cares and is fundamentally concerned with your recovery: Envista Medical. Get started today.