Spinal Decompression
Available at our Raynham, MA clinic
Computer-controlled traction that relieves pressure on discs and nerves.
Non-surgical spinal decompression uses precisely controlled traction to gently separate vertebrae, reducing pressure on discs and nerves to support disc rehydration and pain relief.
In depth
What Spinal Decompression actually does.
Non-surgical spinal decompression is a computer-controlled traction therapy that gently separates individual vertebrae to reduce pressure inside the disc. That negative pressure — a true vacuum effect — draws bulging or herniated disc material back toward the center and pulls water, oxygen, and nutrients into the disc so it can rehydrate.
Unlike inversion tables or basic traction, our decompression system targets a specific segment of your spine and applies force in a precise, pulsed pattern that prevents your paraspinal muscles from guarding. When those muscles relax, the disc actually decompresses. Without that, traction just stretches skin.
For the right patient, decompression is the closest thing to a non-surgical answer for disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, and pinched nerves. It is one of the reasons so many of our Raynham patients have been able to cancel surgery.
How it works
A clear, step-by-step process.
- 1Imaging and exam to confirm candidacy
- 2Customized harness setup on the decompression table
- 320–30 minute session per visit
- 4Typical plan of 20–24 sessions over 8–10 weeks
What it's used for
The specific problems Spinal Decompression solves for our patients.
Herniated and bulging discs
Lumbar and cervical — with or without radiating pain into the leg or arm.
Sciatica and cervical radiculopathy
Nerve pain driven by disc pressure on the nerve root.
Degenerative disc disease
Dried, thinning discs that ache with sitting, standing, or walking.
Facet syndrome and stenosis
Selected cases where opening the disc space reduces facet loading.
Failed back surgery syndrome
Persistent pain after surgery in patients cleared by their surgeon.
Why patients choose it
- Segment-specific, not generic stretching
- Comfortable — most patients relax or nap on the table
- Non-invasive, drug-free, no downtime
- Combines beautifully with laser, PEMF, and rehab exercises
- Real evidence of disc rehydration on repeat imaging in many cases
Evidence & mechanism
Multiple clinical studies show non-surgical decompression can reduce disc herniation size, improve disc height on MRI, and reduce pain scores significantly compared to standard traction and manual therapy alone. It is not a fringe therapy — it is used in orthopedic and spine centers around the country.
Who is a good candidate
Decompression is a strong option if you have imaging-confirmed disc pathology, have not responded fully to chiropractic or physical therapy, and want to avoid injections or surgery. Contraindications include severe osteoporosis, unstable fractures, spinal tumors, and certain post-surgical hardware — we screen for all of these before starting.
Many of our patients cancel their surgery consult.
A typical Raynham decompression plan is 20–24 visits over 8–10 weeks. Most patients see their leg or arm pain begin to fade within the first 6–10 sessions, and by the end of the series a significant majority have avoided the injections or surgery that were on the table when they walked in.
“I was scheduled for a lumbar fusion. After decompression I canceled it. That was four years ago and I'm still working, still lifting my grandkids.”
What to expect
Most patients find sessions relaxing — many fall asleep on the table.
Conditions it may help
Honest answers
Common questions about spinal decompression and regenerative medicine
We would rather answer the hard questions before you call than let uncertainty keep you from getting the help you need.
Answers
Spinal Decompression: questions we hear most
Quick, honest answers to what patients ask most. Don't see yours? Call us — we're happy to talk it through.
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