GUIDE TO CONDITIONS
Common Conditions
Understanding the specific spinal issues that respond best to non-surgical decompression therapy.
CONDITIONS
Common Conditions
Understanding the specific spinal issues that respond best to non-surgical decompression therapy.
Conditions Where Spinal Decompression Is Most Often Considered
Back Pain
General discomfort or chronic pain in the back. Decompression can often alleviate underlying mechanical issues causing this symptom.
Neck Pain
Persistent soreness or sharp pain in the cervical spine. Decompression gently stretches the neck to relieve pressure on discs and nerves.
Herniated Disc
Disc material pushing outward, often pressing on nerves. One of the most common indications for spinal decompression.
Bulging Disc
Disc extending beyond normal boundaries but not fully herniated. May or may not cause symptoms — imaging alone doesn't determine treatment need.
Degenerative Disc Disease
Age-related disc changes (not actually a "disease"). Common finding on imaging, especially after age 40. Treatment relevance depends on symptom correlation.
Sciatica
Leg pain from nerve compression — a symptom pattern, not a diagnosis. The cause of sciatica determines whether decompression is appropriate.
Spinal Stenosis
Narrowing of the spinal canal. Decompression may help in select cases, but severe stenosis often requires different intervention.
Facet Syndrome
Pain from the spinal joints. Decompression has limited relevance here — this is not primarily a disc condition.
Post-Surgical Pain
Persistent pain after back surgery (Failed Back Surgery Syndrome). Decompression may be an option if hardware isn't the limiting factor.
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