Understanding
Spinal Decompression

If you’re living with persistent back pain, neck pain or nerve-related symptoms, spinal decompression may offer a non-surgical treatment option. Learn how it works, who it may help, and what to expect from your treatment journey.

A Targeted Solution for Disc and Nerve Pain

If you’ve tried treatments such as physical therapy, exercise, medication or injections but your pain persists, spinal decompression may be the appropriate treatment step in your recovery.

Many ongoing back and neck problems stem from a spinal disc that remains compressed and unable to heal fully. This can lead to pressure on nerves, stiffness, inflammation and pain that keeps returning. Spinal decompression is designed specifically to address this issue. It gently creates space and movement in the affected spinal level, helping to relieve pressure, reduce nerve irritation and encourage better function.

How Treatment Works

During a decompression session, you lie comfortably on a treatment table. Slow, controlled distraction forces are applied to a targeted area of your spine, creating a gentle stretch and relaxation cycle that helps draw fluid and nutrients into the disc and improve mobility in the joint.

Treatment is pain-free and most people find it relaxing. Sessions typically last around one hour, with 25 minutes on the decompression machine and certain adjuncts used before and after, such as heat therapy to warm tissues and cooling afterwards.

Your Journey to Treatment

01

Initial Assessment

Your clinician will discuss your symptoms, review your medical history and carry out an assessment to determine whether spinal decompression is suitable for you.

02

Personalised Treatment Plan

If appropriate, your clinician will recommend a treatment plan tailored to your individual condition and goals.

03

Ongoing Care

Throughout your treatment, your progress will be monitored and your care adjusted where necessary to support the best possible outcome.

Real Experiences from Patients

Is Spinal Decompression Right for You?

Spinal decompression may be recommended for people experiencing certain spinal conditions that affect the back, neck or surrounding nerves.

Bulging & Herniated Discs

Support for people experiencing disc-related back or neck pain.

Sciatica

Helping relieve symptoms associated with pressure on the sciatic nerve.

Cervical Radiculopathy

For people looking to explore conservative treatment options before surgery.

Persistent Back Pain

For people looking to explore conservative treatment options before surgery.

Neck Pain

Helping people experiencing ongoing neck discomfort affecting everyday life.

Nerve-Related Pain

Designed to help people experiencing symptoms associated with pressure on spinal nerves.

A Trusted Non-Surgical Treatment Option

Spinal decompression may be recommended for people experiencing certain spinal conditions that affect the back, neck or surrounding nerves.

Non-Surgical

A non-invasive approach to spinal care.

Clinician Delivered

Treatment by professionals in a clinical setting.

Personalised Care

Every treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is spinal decompression?

Spinal decompression is a non-surgical treatment designed to gently reduce pressure within the spine.

Spinal decompression is a non-surgical treatment designed to gently reduce pressure within the spine.

Spinal decompression is a non-surgical treatment designed to gently reduce pressure within the spine.

Spinal decompression is a non-surgical treatment designed to gently reduce pressure within the spine.

Spinal decompression is a non-surgical treatment designed to gently reduce pressure within the spine.

Spinal decompression is a non-surgical treatment designed to gently reduce pressure within the spine.

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