The Solution to Chronic Lower Back Pain?
Millions of people suffer from lower back pain on a daily basis. Many try various treatments—sometimes with little to no relief. In many cases, the root cause may be damage or dysfunction within the spinal discs, and one effective treatment option may be spinal decompression therapy.
Your spinal discs don’t have a direct blood supply. Instead, they rely on motion and activity to receive nutrients and stay hydrated. Over time, dehydration and wear and tear can cause discs to:
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Bulge or herniate
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Compress spinal nerves
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Cause localized or radiating pain
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Limit spinal motion
That’s where spinal decompression therapy comes in.
At The Spine & Health Center of New Jersey, spinal decompression is used as part of a conservative, non-invasive approach to disc-related pain.
How Does Disc Pressure Cause Pain?
Your spine is like a stack of blocks with soft cushions in between—those cushions are your discs. When the spine becomes compressed due to poor posture, injury, or disc degeneration from lack of motion, the discs can bulge or flatten. This may lead to:
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Nerve compression
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Muscle guarding or spasms
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Chronic inflammation
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Shooting pain into the arms or legs
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Abnormal posture
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Sciatica
Spinal decompression gently stretches the spine, helping relieve pressure on spinal nerves and creating space for discs to heal.
What Is Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Spinal decompression is a non-surgical, mechanical treatment that carefully elongates the spine to:
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Reduce pressure on spinal discs and nerves
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Create negative pressure to help retract bulging discs
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Promote the flow of oxygen and healing nutrients
Spinal decompression is commonly provided alongside chiropractic care and physical therapy to support long-term spinal health and movement.
What Conditions Can It Help?
Spinal decompression is especially effective for:
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Herniated or bulging discs
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Sciatica (radiating leg pain)
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Degenerative disc disease
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Spinal stenosis
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Chronic lower back or neck pain
At SHC, each patient is evaluated individually to determine whether spinal decompression is appropriate for their specific condition and goals.
Is It Safe and Comfortable?
Yes. Most patients describe spinal decompression as relaxing. Sessions are:
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Painless
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Gentle
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Fully customizable to your body and pain level
Our providers closely monitor each session to ensure safety and comfort throughout treatment.
You Don’t Have to Live with Disc Pain
Some patients experience relief immediately following spinal decompression sessions. Those with active sciatica may notice reduced leg pain even during treatment.
If you’re ready to move more freely and address disc-related pain at the source, spinal decompression may be the next step toward lasting spine health.
References
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35296293/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35774300/