Chiropractor Answers Questions About Decompression Therapy

This is an innovative, non-surgical therapy for treating disc injuries that cause back, neck and limb pain. Our practice is excited to offer patients treatment using the DTS Triton system, a sophisticated computerized treatment system. Computerized movements decompress the spine, creating space between the discs and relieving pressure on compressed nerves. While changes may seem imperceptible during a single treatment session, over time these small changes add up to big pain relief.

During a treatment session, you will lie on the decompression table as comfortable pads support your body. The table will slowly move using traction to gently decompress the spine. These gentle movements place a small amount of negative pressure on the discs. A treatment session typically lasts 15 to 30 minutes. Our chiropractor tailors each session to your back pain needs.

Decompression therapy can make a significant difference for patients who suffer from chronic pain due to a disc injury. In fact, this treatment is also effective for individuals who are in pain and want to try an alternative to back surgery. In addition to decompressing the spine, our decompression machine uses a gentle pumping action to bring nutrient-rich fluids inside a damaged disc. This action supports the healing process and counteracts the effects of disc degeneration.

You should notice a difference in your back pain after just a few treatment sessions. These pain relief benefits are enhanced when decompression therapy occurs in conjunction with chiropractic care.