When chronic back or neck pain won’t quit, surgery can feel like the only way out. But what if there were a gentler, non-invasive option that addresses the root cause — compression of spinal discs and nerves? That’s where spinal decompression therapy comes in. At ProBack, our spinal decompression technology offers a modern, drug-free approach to relieve pain, restore disc health, and improve mobility.
What is Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Spinal decompression therapy uses an advanced, computer-controlled table to gently stretch (or “decompress”) the spine. During treatment, you lie comfortably — fully clothed — on the table while a harness secures your pelvis and torso. The device then applies controlled, precise traction in cycles: pull, hold, release. This process creates a negative pressure (or vacuum effect) inside the spinal discs.
This negative pressure gently draws bulging or herniated disc material back toward its center and reduces pressure on nerve roots. At the same time, the vacuum enables water, oxygen, and nutrient-rich fluids to flow into the discs — supporting healing and disc rehydration.
A typical session lasts about 30–45 minutes. Most treatment plans involve multiple sessions over several weeks. Depending on the individual’s condition, effective therapy might require 10 to 20 sessions spread over 4 to 8 weeks.
Who Can Benefit?
Spinal decompression therapy is designed to treat a variety of spinal conditions associated with disc and nerve problems, including:
Herniated or bulging discs
Degenerative disc disease
Sciatica (nerve pain radiating down the leg)
Spinal stenosis
Facet joint syndrome
General chronic low back or neck pain
By relieving disc pressure and improving disc health, spinal decompression can help many people avoid more invasive treatments like surgery — provided they are good candidates.
Benefits of Spinal Decompression Therapy
Non-surgical, drug-free pain relief – You avoid surgical risks, anesthesia, incisions, or dependence on pain medications.
Reduced nerve pressure and pain – By decompressing discs and reducing pressure on nerve roots, many patients report significant relief from pain, tingling, numbness, or sciatica-like symptoms.
Disc healing and rehydration – The vacuum effect draws nutrients and fluids into the disc, supporting healing and restoring flexibility and disc health. Improved mobility and function – Relief from compression often leads to better posture, enhanced spinal flexibility, and greater freedom to perform daily tasks without pain or stiffness.
Faster recovery and minimal downtime – Sessions are relatively short, and patients can resume daily activities immediately afterward. There’s no prolonged recovery period as with surgery.
Potential to avoid surgery – For many conditions that once required invasive procedures, spinal decompression offers a conservative alternative — often with excellent results.
What to Expect During Treatment
When you begin spinal decompression therapy at ProBack:
Initial Assessment – Your medical history, symptoms, and spinal condition will be evaluated. Imaging (like MRI) may be used to confirm disc issues or nerve compression.
Personalized Treatment Plan – Based on your condition, a customized schedule of sessions is created — usually 2–3 times a week over several weeks.
Comfortable Sessions – You lie on the table, harnessed securely. The machine gently stretches and releases your spine in cycles, without causing pain. Many patients find sessions relaxing, even falling asleep.
Adjunctive Care (if needed) – Physical therapy, exercises, or other supportive treatments may be recommended to strengthen surrounding muscles and improve long-term spinal health.
Most patients begin noticing improvements — such as reduced pain or increased mobility — after just a few treatments. More pronounced healing and lasting results typically become evident over the full course of therapy.
Is It Right for You?
Spinal decompression therapy isn’t a fit for absolutely everyone. It works best for people with disc-related pain — like herniated or degenerative discs, sciatica, or nerve compression — and who do not have structural instability, severe spinal disease, or certain contraindications (for instance, some patients with previous spinal surgery may not qualify).
Before you begin, a careful evaluation by a trained clinician is essential. That ensures decompression is used appropriately — maximizing benefits while minimizing risks.
Why Choose ProBack?
At ProBack, our spinal decompression technology offers a safe, effective, and patient-centered alternative to surgery. We combine modern equipment with individualized care plans. Our goal is not just to relieve pain — but to restore your spinal health, function, and quality of life.
If chronic back or neck pain is interfering with your daily life — and you’d rather avoid surgery or long-term medication — spinal decompression therapy at ProBack may be the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.
Contact us today for a consultation, and take the first step toward a healthier, pain-free spine.
