What is Decompression Therapy?

Decompression Therapy is a highly successful treatment of herniated, degenerative, or bulging discs, sciatica, and carpal tunnel syndrome.  Even if a patient has had surgery that has failed, Decompression Therapy is still effective.  By gently stretching the vertebrae of the spine, a negative pressure is created within the disc.

This negative pressure allows any bulging disc material to be "sucked" back in to the normal confines of the disc space.  A good visual is to think of a balloon being compressed between your hands the balloon bulges out, and when you release that pressure that balloon regains its normal shape.

The negative pressure also allows nutrients to flow into the disc.  This aids in healing a damaged or herniated disc. 

Decompression Therapy usually consists of a series of sessions that last between 10-20 minutes, a few times a week.  As you progress the time of each session may be increased, but the frequency of visits will decrease.

After each session Interferential Therapy or Ultrasound Therapy may be applied to further aid in the healing process.

At the completion of the treatment schedule, we may also prescribe a specific set of exercises to aid in your recovery.  These exercises are done to help you restore proper biomechanical motion, and to stabilize a previously weakened and unstable area.

Is Decompression Therapy Right for YOU?

The only way to tell is after a consultation, health history, and examination done by one of our doctors.  After these are completed we will lay out your options, and work with you to decide what course of action is best for you.

Degenerative and herniated discs are often implicated in cases of low back pain and sciatica.  Our decompression table is designed specifically to treat these types of conditions, as well as carpal tunnel syndrome and a few other conditions.  Disc injuries are often slow to heal because they are constantly under pressure.  Decompression Therapy relieves that pressure and allows the structures in and around the lumbar and cervical spine to heal.

Does Decompression Therapy Hurt?

Decompression Therapy is performed either laying on your stomach or back, which ever is more comfortable for you.  Usually patients report a gentle stretching sensation, and some even fall asleep during the treatment. 

The number of treatments will vary from person to person, and is often covered under your insurance plan.  If you don't have insurance coverage, you'll find our pricing far more affordable than some other offices in the area that are offering a similar service.

How to Get Started

If you think Decompression Therapy could help you, just call our office (608-362-7652) to set up a consultation with one of our Doctors.  Please remember to bring any x-rays or MRI reports you may have concerning your condition.  If you don't have any, don't worry.  They are helpful, but aren't always necessary.

If you or someone you know is suffering from a disc injury, sciatica, carpal tunnel, etc.  call today to set up a consultation.