Reduce Disc & Nerve Pressure
The table applies a controlled pulling force designed to gently unload painful spinal tissues.
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression • Comstock Park & Grand Rapids
Take Pressure Off Painful Discs And Irritated Nerves.
Gentle, computer-controlled decompression may help qualifying neck and low-back problems without injections or surgery. The goal is simple: create a better environment for movement, comfort, and healing.
Low force. Carefully measured. Built around your body—not a one-size-fits-all setting.
Could Decompression Fit Your Case?
Problems We Commonly Evaluate
Disc and nerve pain can come from the neck or the low back. A thorough exam helps us determine whether decompression belongs in your plan. Select a condition below to learn more.
Bulging or Herniated DiscsDegenerative Disc DiseaseSciatica & Nerve PainNeck Disc ProblemsPersistent Low-Back PainNeuropathy & Numbness
Help Tight Muscles Let Go
Slow, computer-guided cycles are designed to reduce guarding so the treatment stays comfortable.
Treat Neck And Low Back
Different setups allow us to target qualifying cervical and lumbar problems with care tailored to your exam.
How It Works
Decompression Is One Part Of A Complete Plan.
Non-surgical spinal decompression uses gentle, carefully measured cycles of pull and release. Your settings are selected from your history, exam, symptoms, and X-rays when needed.
But taking pressure off the area is only part of the job. We may combine decompression with corrective chiropractic and customized rehabilitation to address alignment, movement, strength, and the stresses that allowed the problem to continue.
That means the goal is bigger than a temporary stretch. We want to help you move better, support the injured area, and build a plan for more durable function.
- Thorough orthopedic and neurological examination
- X-rays when necessary to understand structure and safety
- Customized force, position, treatment time, and progression
- Options for both cervical and lumbar disc problems
- Clinic rehabilitation plus a personalized home-care plan
What The Research Says
There Is Real Evidence—And The Right Patient Matters.
Research reviews report that mechanical traction can improve pain and function for some people with lumbar disc herniation, especially in the short term. Results vary, which is why we examine first and never promise the same outcome to everyone.
A 2020 systematic review and meta-analysis found short-term improvements in pain and function compared with sham or no traction, while long-term evidence remained limited.
Another meta-analysis found that mechanical traction added to physical therapy improved pain and disability in lumbar disc herniation compared with physical therapy alone.
A 2025 review of conservative care found traction, exercise, and manipulation may improve pain and function, while also emphasizing wide differences among studies and patients.
Important: Decompression is not appropriate for everyone. New loss of bowel or bladder control, numbness in the saddle area, or rapidly worsening weakness needs urgent medical evaluation—not a routine decompression visit.
Common Questions
Know What To Expect
What does a session feel like?
You are supported on the table while a gentle, controlled force is applied in cycles. Many patients describe a stretching or unloading feeling. Your comfort is monitored and settings can be adjusted.
How do I know if I qualify?
We start with your history and a thorough exam. X-rays or other records may be reviewed when needed. We also screen for reasons decompression may not be appropriate.
Is this only for herniated discs?
No. Depending on your findings, decompression may also be considered for degenerative disc disease, sciatica, disc-related neck or arm symptoms, and some forms of persistent uncomplicated low-back pain.
Does decompression replace surgery or medical care?
No. It is a conservative option for qualifying patients. Some conditions still need medical or surgical evaluation, and we will tell you if your findings suggest that.
