Spinal Decompression
Spinal Decompression Therapy in Santa Rosa, CA
everything—painkillers, injections, even considering surgery—but nothing has worked?
Considered one of the highly efficient treatments that are non-surgical is Spinal Decompression. It is more gentle and more precise in the application of pressure, allowing one to relieve pressure on the spinal discs and nerves, thereby facilitating healing from the inside, as opposed to drug or surgical therapy.
Under the leadership of Dr. Dave, a chiropractor with over 20 years of clinical and fitness experience, our clinic has helped hundreds of patients in Santa Rosa walk again, reduce pain, and avoid surgery.
What Is Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Spinal decompression is a non-invasive, traction-based therapy designed to gently stretch the spine and reduce pressure on compressed discs and nerves.
Compression of vertebrae in your spine can occur due to time-related factors such as a poor posture, aging, injuries, or daily strain. Sometimes bulging or herniated discs can put pressure on the nerves close to them, resulting in pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness anywhere along the back, legs, or neck.
Spinal decompression does so by:
- Bringing more blood and oxygen to the injured tissues
- Allowing nutrients to rush back into the disc for healing
- Decreasing inflammation and nerve irritation
Performed comfortably atop a computerized decompression table, spinal decompression is administered under the guidance of Dr. Dave and his clinical team.
Conditions Treated with Spinal Decompression
Depending on the condition, spinal decompression might just be the ideal treatment; for instance:
- A herniated/bulging disc
- Degenerative disc disease
- Facet joint syndrome
- Pinched nerves
- Chronic low back pain
- Neck pain & cervical disc issues
- Post-surgical relapse of surgeries that do not involve fusion
If someone has told you that the only options are surgery or meds, decompression therapy could well be a safer, more natural avenue to explore.
How It Works at Santa Rosa Chiropractic
At Santa Rosa Chiropractic, spinal decompression serves another arm of a multi-modal care plan that gets uniquely tailored according to one’s specific body and condition. Dr. Dave will assess your posture, spinal alignment, and its history in pain:
- Initial Evaluation & Diagnosis: Dave will check your body with a thorough physical exam and take a medical history from you. Bring with you any X-rays or MRIs that you may have had done, so we can use that information to tailor your treatment.
- Custom Decompression Plan: The specialized decompression equipment we use offers gentle stretching of targeted areas of the spine, all the while giving utmost consideration to patient comfort, all adjustable and controlled in real time through patient feedback.
- Therapy Sessions: Your typical treatment protocol will generally involve anywhere from 12 to 20 sessions, which extend through a couple of weeks. During each 20-to-30-minute session, patients usually will be lying down, and the equipment will stretch and relax their spine in cycles gradually.
- Maintenance Care: Chiropractics and Rehabilitation: In many cases, decompression integrates with chiropractic adjustment, soft tissue work, posture correction, and rehab exercise to speed up full recovery and gain long-term relief.
Why Choose Santa Rosa Chiropractic for Spinal Decompression?
- Expertise You Can Trust: Dr. Dave offers 20+ years in fitness and chiropractic care with science-based, whole-body approaches to spinal healing.
- Modern, Comfortable Equipment: A state-of-the-art decompression system is utilized by our clinic to make certain the treatment is safe, exact, and effective at every time.
- Natural Healing Philosophy: Helping your own body to heal itself is how we see our purpose—rather than with drugs or risky surgeries.
- Family-Friendly Clinic: Patients of all ages are treated in a warm, welcoming environment here. You will never be rushed or felt overlooked here.
- Walk-In Friendly + Same-Day Appointments: When you are in pain, you need relief fast, and that is why we welcome walk-along patients at our dispensary and offer flexible appointment scheduling.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Spinal decompression is ideal for people experiencing:
- Sciatica or leg numbness
- Herniated or degenerative discs
- Pain that gets worse with sitting or bending
- Nerve-related symptoms (tingling, burning, weakness)
You may NOT be a candidate if you have:
- Severe osteoporosis
- Recent fractures of the spine
- Metal implants in the spine
- Spinal tumors or infections
- Some post-surgical fusions (depending upon level of healing)
Dr. Dave will determine your eligibility at your first visit. If spinal decompression isn’t right for you, we will recommend safer alternatives for you.
What Does a Typical Session Feel Like?
Most patients describe the feeling of spinal decompression as relaxing. You lie comfortably on a padded table, and your body is restrained gently. The very slow controlled pulling of your spine momentarily relieves pressure, allowing nutrients to re-enter the disc.
These treatments do not pop or crack the way a typical chiropractic adjustment might. Instead, some often describe feeling a sort of “gentle pulling” and release of pressure.
Some even fall asleep through the decompression session!
After your session, you may feel a little looser, lighter, and more flexible in the spine; any soreness may be temporary and may quickly subside while your spine adjusts to the new alignment.
Benefits of Spinal Decompression
Non-Surgical Alternative to Back Surgery:
Many patients avoid surgery by choosing spinal decompression as their initial treatment option.
Drug-free, Pain-free Therapy:
No opioids. No side effects. Just gentle, natural relief that helps your body to heal.
Targets the Root Cause:
Decompression therapy targets the actual causes of discomfort: disc pressure and nerve compression, instead of just dulling the pain.
Enhances Mobility and Function:
With pressure reduced and healing going on, more often than not, you start noticing more flexibility, movement, and strength.
Real Patient Results
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I had a bulging disc and could barely walk. After just a few sessions of spinal decompression, the pain in my leg disappeared. Dr. Dave is amazing!”
— Jonathan P., Santa Rosa
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I was scheduled for back surgery, but a friend told me to try spinal decompression first. It saved me from surgery—and now I’m completely pain-free.”
— Melanie T., Sonoma County
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I’ve had chronic lower back pain for years. The decompression therapy at Santa Rosa Chiropractic gave me my life back. I can sleep, move, and even hike again.”
— Carlos M., Petaluma
FAQs
Though both involve stretching the spine, spinal decompression is a very advanced procedure. It is computer-controlled, targets specific disc levels, and… rests at the healing time which makes it far safer and more effective than conventional traction.
Most patients find pain relief between 12-20 sessions, occurring between four and six weeks. Exactly how many you will predictably depend on your condition and how your body responds.
Absolutely not. On the contrary, most patients feel completely relaxed during the procedure; several even fall asleep!
Usually, Dr. Dave will offer computing spinal decompression combined with gentle chiropractic care and rehab exercises to achieve greater results.
After projects completion, prolonged relief being enjoyed by many patients, especially when coupled with home exercises and support for proper posture.
Depending on the type of plan you have, coverage will vary. We will verify your benefits and explain all costs up-front, so no surprises will occur!
Start Your Healing Journey Today
Back pain, disc problems, and nerve pain don’t have to control your life. At Santa Rosa Chiropractic, spinal decompression is giving people hope—and results—every day.
If you’re ready to explore a safe, natural, and effective solution, we’re ready to help.
