Is spinal decompression the same as chiropractic traction?

It's related but more controlled and precise — a computer-guided system programs the exact force, angle, and duration for your specific condition rather than manual traction alone.

How many sessions will I need?

Most protocols involve a structured course of multiple sessions over several weeks, since the benefit builds cumulatively rather than resolving in one visit.

Is decompression safe if I have a disc herniation?

Yes — decompression is specifically indicated for many disc herniation cases, though we tailor the protocol to your specific presentation and monitor your response closely.

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Spinal Decompression in Queen Creek

Spinal decompression uses a controlled, motorized traction system to gently separate the vertebrae and reduce pressure inside the disc.

That negative pressure has two effects: it can help retract disc material that's pressing on a nerve, and it improves the flow of fluid, oxygen, and nutrients into a disc that has very little blood supply of its own and largely depends on movement and pressure changes to receive what it needs to heal.

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Creating Space for the Disc to Heal.

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How Spinal Decompression Works
Each session is programmed to your specific spine and condition, with the angle, force, and duration adjusted based on how you respond.
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What It Treats
Decompression is especially useful for conditions that don't respond well to adjustment or soft tissue work alone, including:
- Disc herniation and bulges
- Degenerative disc disease
- Sciatica and other nerve-related radiating symptoms
- Spinal stenosis
- Chronic low back or neck pain that hasn't responded to other conservative care
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What to Expect
You'll lie comfortably on the decompression table while a computer-controlled system applies gentle, cyclical traction to the target region. Most patients find the sensation relieving rather than uncomfortable, and sessions typically last around 15 to 20 minutes. Benefit builds over a structured course of sessions rather than a single visit.
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How It Fits Into Your Plan
Decompression creates the space the disc needs to heal, but doesn't by itself fix the mechanics that put that disc under pressure in the first place.
- Paired with therapeutic exercise to rebuild the core and spinal control that keeps the disc from being overloaded again
- Combined with chiropractic care and soft tissue therapy for full regional treatment
- A key component of our sciatica and disc herniation protocols
- Used for accident-related disc injuries alongside our personal injury care
That's why decompression in our clinic is always paired with the movement and strength work that addresses why the disc was overloaded — so the space we create actually gets used to heal, not just temporarily relieved.