Services — Spinal Decompression

Space for the disc
to heal itself

Most back pain originates in the discs. Spinal decompression creates the precise negative pressure that draws herniated material back, restores disc height, and allows healing to begin — without surgery or medication.

How decompression works

When a spinal disc herniates or degenerates, the gel-like nucleus pushes outward and presses on surrounding nerves. By creating a controlled negative intradiscal pressure — essentially a vacuum effect — decompression gently draws the herniated nucleus back toward center, reduces pressure on compressed nerves, and promotes the flow of oxygen, water, and nutrients back into disc tissue starved of them.

The result is genuine structural change — not just temporary symptom relief. Discs that have lost height begin to rehydrate. Nerve compression decreases. Pain reduces. Function returns.

Condition-specific protocols on the Back On Trac system

12 min

Per session — automated, hands-free, no belts or straps

FDA

510(k) cleared — clinically validated decompression technology

Conditions we treat

Not every back condition responds to the same protocol. Our Back On Trac system applies condition-specific settings based on your diagnosis — not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Disc herniation

When the disc's nucleus pushes through the annular wall and presses on a nerve root. Protocols vary based on whether the herniation is central, posterolateral, or foraminal.

Spinal stenosis

Narrowing of the spinal canal that compresses the cord or nerve roots. Decompression opens the foraminal space, reducing impingement that causes radiating leg pain and cramping.

Degenerative disc disease

As discs lose water content and height over time, decompression rehydrates disc tissue, restores height, and reduces the bone-on-bone pressure driving chronic low back pain.

The technology

Back On Trac — 21 condition-specific protocols

Traditional traction tables use the same pull force for every patient. The Back On Trac system offers 21 distinct protocols — dialing in axial distraction, bilateral movement, vibration therapy, and force curves based on the specific nature of your disc condition.

01–07

Disc herniation

Central, posterolateral, and foraminal variants with adjusted force curves and bilateral movement.

08–13

Spinal stenosis

Canal and foraminal stenosis protocols with longer hold phases at peak distraction.

14–17

Degenerative disc disease

Lower peak force, longer cycle duration — optimized for disc rehydration and height restoration.

18–21

Maintenance & combined

Post-acute and maintenance protocols, also used for mixed herniation and stenosis presentations.

Traditional traction

🔵 One-size pull force for all conditions

🔵 Bulky belts and body harnesses

🔵 Setup takes longer than treatment

🔵 No bilateral movement component

Back On Trac

🔵 21 condition-specific protocols

🔵 No belts, straps, or body entrapment

🔵 Under 1 minute patient setup

🔵 Axial + bilateral distraction combined

Who is a good candidate?

We screen every patient before starting decompression. Not everyone is a candidate — and knowing that upfront protects you.

Good candidates

🔵 Confirmed disc herniation on MRI or CT

🔵 Lumbar spinal stenosis

🔵 Degenerative disc disease with height loss

🔵 Sciatica from disc origin

🔵 Failed conservative care — want to avoid surgery

Not appropriate for

🔵 Severe osteoporosis

🔵 Spinal fractures or instability

🔵 Active spinal infection or tumor

🔵 Spinal fusion hardware at treatment level

🔵 Pregnancy

Your visit

What to expect

Consultation & imaging review

We review your MRI or CT findings, assess your symptom pattern, and confirm you're a strong candidate before any treatment begins.

Protocol selection

Based on your diagnosis, we select the appropriate Back On Trac protocol — condition, severity, and treatment phase all factor in.

12-minute session

You sit comfortably in the Back On Trac chair. No straps, no belts. Axial distraction, bilateral movement, and vibration therapy work together.

Coordinated care

Decompression is most effective combined with chiropractic alignment and core stabilization. We sequence all three as part of your overall plan.