Spinal Decompression
What is Spinal Decompression?
Spinal decompression is a non-surgical, motorised traction therapy that gently stretches the spine to relieve pressure on compressed discs and pinched nerves. By creating negative pressure within the disc, nutrients and oxygen flow back in, promoting natural healing and pain relief.
How Does Spinal Decompression Work?
Our computerised decompression table uses precisely controlled traction to gently stretch your spine. This creates a negative pressure — or vacuum effect — inside the spinal discs. This process:
- Reduces disc pressure — allowing bulging or herniated discs to retract
- Increases nutrient flow — drawing oxygen and healing nutrients back into damaged discs
- Relieves nerve compression — reducing pain, tingling, and numbness in the back and legs
Each session is individually programmed based on your condition, body weight, and treatment progress.
What to Expect During Treatment
You’ll lie comfortably on our motorised decompression table, fully clothed. A harness is fitted around your hips and connected to the lower section of the table.
The treatment is computer-controlled, alternating between gentle stretch and relaxation phases. Most patients describe the sensation as a pleasant, relieving stretch — not painful.
A typical session lasts 30–45 minutes. You can expect to feel relief from the very first session, with progressive improvement over the treatment course.
Who Benefits from Spinal Decompression?
Spinal decompression is particularly effective for:
- Herniated or bulging discs in the lower back or neck
- Chronic lower back pain that hasn’t responded to other treatments
- Sciatica — radiating leg pain caused by nerve compression
- Degenerative disc disease — age-related wear on spinal discs
- Spinal stenosis — narrowing of the spinal canal
Is Spinal Decompression Right for You?
During your initial assessment, we’ll review your medical history, perform a physical examination, and may review any existing imaging (MRI/X-ray). This helps us determine whether spinal decompression is the most appropriate treatment for your condition.
If decompression isn’t suitable, we’ll recommend an alternative approach from our range of treatments — we always prioritise what’s best for your recovery.