Back pain affects millions worldwide—whether from a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, or just the wear and tear of everyday life. At ProBack, we offer a breakthrough, non-surgical approach: Spinal Decompression Therapy, designed to relieve pain, promote healing, and restore spinal health.ProBack

What Is Spinal Decompression Therapy?

Spinal decompression therapy is a gentle, computer-controlled treatment that stretches the spine using a specialized motorized table. This process creates a negative pressure (a vacuum effect) inside the spinal discs. That negative pressure helps retract bulging or herniated disc material, relieving pressure on nerves and promoting better fluid and nutrient flow.

Unlike traditional traction, decompression is designed to minimize the reflexive contraction of paravertebral muscles, making the treatment more effective and comfortable.

How Does It Work?

  1. Preparing the Patient: During a session, you lie fully clothed on a padded table. You’ll be secured with harnesses around your pelvis and trunk (or neck, depending on the treatment area).

  2. Controlled Stretching and Relaxation: The table gently cycles through pull, hold, and release phases, stretching the spine in a carefully controlled way.

  3. Creating a Vacuum Effect: This cyclical motion reduces intradiscal pressure (sometimes down to −100 mmHg or more), which can help draw the disc back into its correct position.

  4. Nutrition and Healing: As pressure drops, nutrient-rich fluids—such as water, oxygen, and other healing substrates—flow more freely into the discs, helping them recover.

  5. Course of Treatment: A typical program may involve 20–30 sessions, each lasting around 30–45 minutes, spread over several weeks.

Conditions That Benefit from Decompression

Spinal decompression therapy can be effective for a variety of spinal conditions. Some of the most common include:

  • Herniated or bulging discs — where disc material presses on nearby nerves.

  • Degenerative disc disease — discs that wear down over time.

  • Sciatica and radiculopathy — nerve pain that radiates down the leg.

  • Spinal stenosis — narrowing of the spinal canal that pinches nerves.

  • Facet joint syndrome and post-surgical pain.

Key Benefits of ProBack’s Approach

  • Non-Invasive & Drug-Free: No surgery, no medication—just a gentle mechanical process that encourages the body to heal itself.

  • Pain Reduction & Improved Mobility: By decompressing the spine, pressure on nerves is relieved, reducing pain and improving movement.

  • Promotes Natural Healing: The vacuum effect not only helps retract disc material but also draws in essential fluid and nutrients to strengthen the disc.

  • Safe for Many Patients: When administered by trained professionals, the procedure carries low risk—and is often well tolerated and relaxing.

What to Expect During and After Treatment

  • Gentle Sensation: Many patients report a mild stretching or pulling feeling during sessions, without pain.

  • Course Duration: While results vary, many people notice relief within the first few weeks. According to clinical data, improvements often begin around session 6 and continue with a full course of treatment.

  • Adjunct Therapies: To maximize results, spinal decompression may be combined with other therapies like physical therapy (exercise, core strengthening), heat or cold therapies, or electrical stimulation.

  • Possible Side Effects: Some people may feel temporary soreness, muscle spasms, or mild discomfort.  But these effects are generally low-risk when treatment is supervised by medical professionals.

Who Is a Good Candidate—and Who Isn’t?

Good Candidates:

  • Those with chronic back or neck pain due to disc herniation, sciatica, or degenerative disc disease.

  • Patients looking for a non-surgical, drug-free alternative to manage pain.

  • People willing to commit to a multi-week treatment plan.

Not Recommended For:

  • Pregnant women, in many cases.

  • Those with severe osteoporosis, certain spinal hardware (like metal implants), or other structural instabilities.

  • Patients who are not medically stable, or who have contraindications to traction-based therapies.

Why Choose ProBack?

At ProBack, our spinal decompression therapy is backed by cutting-edge technology and delivered by highly trained practitioners. We combine sophisticated, computer-guided decompression systems with personalized care to optimize outcomes for each patient. Rather than applying a “one-size-fits-all” approach, our clinicians assess your specific condition and design a treatment plan tailored to you.

We believe in restoring spinal health naturally—without surgical risk, without relying on painkillers. Our goal is to help you achieve sustained relief, improve mobility, and get back to doing what matters most in your life.

Taking the First Step

If you’re struggling with chronic back or neck pain, spinal decompression therapy at ProBack could be the solution you’ve been looking for. Contact us today to book a consultation, and our team will walk you through the process, explain if you’re a suitable candidate, and create a treatment plan that aligns with your goals.

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