Spinal decompression is a motorized traction machine that relieves pain by gently stretching the spine using adjustable force. The discs in the spine are situated between the bones (vertebrae) of the spine. The gel like material comprised in the disc, have become compressed, ‘bulging’ into the path of the nerves. The pressure created by the traction machine promotes oxygen and nutrient rich fluids to the region.

Better known as  ‘spinal traction’,  numerous symptoms that may be experienced to suggest that spinal decompression would be an appropriate intervention include nerve pain down your arm and into the fingers, ‘sciatica’ pain, weakness, and pins and needles in the leg and foot.

The pain is generally common at night, when in bed or first thing in the morning for a short period, however it can also surface when gripping objects, walking long distances and when sitting for long periods. It may also be difficult to locate the one point of tenderness.

Initially our assessment will involve a history which would require a neurological examination.

Our therapists will also prescribe you exercises that you are required to perform between treatment sessions that involve traction. These exercises are designed to help keep the fluid in your disc’s well balanced and control the symptoms.