Our Team Specializes in Spinal Decompression in Boston

Back pain affects millions of people every day, making simple tasks like walking or sitting feel impossible. Spinal decompression therapy offers hope, and you can get it in Boston at Charles Street Family Chiropractic. This non-surgical treatment can relieve pressure on your spine and improve your quality of life. Our team uses state-of-the-art equipment for spinal decompression chiropractic care. We understand every patient’s pain is unique, and we’ll create a custom treatment plan to address your needs.

What Is Spinal Decompression?

Spinal decompression is a non-surgical treatment that uses gentle pulling forces to create space between vertebrae, taking pressure off compressed discs and nerves. The treatment works by creating negative pressure in the spinal discs, which helps disc material move back into place. It also increases blood flow to the area. Better blood flow brings nutrients that help discs heal.

There are two main types of spinal decompression:

• Surgical decompression involves removing bone or tissue that presses on nerves. This option is more invasive than its counterpart and requires a longer recovery.
• Non-surgical decompression uses targeted mechanical traction to stretch the spine. This is the approach we offer at our clinic because it’s safer and has fewer side effects than surgery.

Conditions We Treat With Spinal Decompression

Spinal decompression therapy can help with many different spine-related problems, such as:

• Herniated Discs – When the soft center of a disc pushes through its outer ring, it may cause severe pain and numbness. Decompression helps pull the disc material back into place.
• Bulging Discs - This condition describes a disc extending beyond its normal space. While not as severe as herniated discs, bulging discs can still cause pain. Treatment will help reduce the bulge and relieve symptoms.
• Sciatica- Sciatica causes pain that shoots down one’s leg. It happens when the sciatic nerve gets compressed. Decompression will address this issue and relieve pain.
• Degenerative Disc Disease – People with this condition have discs that break down over time. Spinal decompression doesn’t reverse degenerative disc disease, but it can manage the pain from it.
• Spinal Stenosis - This occurs when the spaces in one’s spine narrow, putting pressure on nerves. Decompression can help create more space and reduce symptoms.

Our Spinal Decompression Procedure

Our spinal decompression procedure is comfortable and painless. Some of our patients even find it relaxing. Here’s what you can expect:

• First, we’ll conduct a thorough exam, review your medical history, and discuss your symptoms to determine if you’re a good candidate for treatment.
• During the procedure, you’ll lie on a special table. We’ll secure you with a harness system connected to a computer that controls the treatment.
• The computer will slowly stretch your spine using gentle pulling forces. The treatment cycles between stretching and relaxation periods. Cycling helps your muscles stay relaxed during the process.

Each session typically lasts 30 minutes. You may need multiple sessions over several weeks, but the exact number will depend on your condition and how you respond to treatment. We may also recommend spinal decompression exercises as part of your treatment plan. These exercises can strengthen your core, support your spine, and maintain your progress.

Benefits of Spinal Decompression Therapy

Spinal decompression therapy offers many advantages over other treatments. These benefits make it an attractive option for our patients:

• Non-Surgical Approach – There’s no cutting, anesthesia, or hospital stays. You can return to normal activities right after treatment.
• Minimal Side Effects - Some people feel mild soreness after the first few sessions, but this typically goes away quickly.
• Drug-Free Treatment – You won’t have to worry about dependency on pain medications or other medication-related problems.
• High Success Rates - Most patients experience significant pain reduction after completing treatment programs.
• Improved Mobility - As pain decreases, patients begin to move more easily and can resume activities they couldn’t complete before treatment.

You Can Rely on Our Chiropractic Experts

Our team at Charles Street Family Chiropractic has extensive training in spinal decompression therapy and stays current with the latest research and techniques. We believe in taking a comprehensive approach to care, so we may combine spinal decompression with one or more of our other specialties. We’ll develop a treatment plan to help you achieve lasting relief from back pain.

Schedule Your Spinal Decompression Session Today

Spinal decompression therapy may be the solution you need to control your pain and improve your mobility. Charles Street Family Chiropractic proudly offers this innovative treatment in Boston, MA, so contact us today to schedule a consultation.