What It Does?

– Reduces pressure on spinal discs and surrounding nerves
– Creates space between vertebrae, improving circulation and nutrient flow to the disc
– Encourages rehydration and healing of damaged disc tissue
– Relieves pain associated with herniated or bulging discs, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, and spinal stenosis
– Improves mobility and reduces muscle guarding around the affected area

What to Expect?

When you come in for spinal decompression, you’ll be fully clothed and positioned comfortably on our decompression table, either face-up or face-down depending on the area being treated. A harness is secured around your pelvis and/or trunk, and the table does the work, gently cycling between stretch and release over the course of the session. Most sessions last 15-20 minutes and feel like a gentle, rhythmic pulling sensation. It should never be painful. Many patients find it relaxing, and some feel relief starting within the first few sessions.

Localized Cryotherapy

What It Is?

Localized cryotherapy is a targeted cold therapy treatment applied directly to an injured or inflamed area of the body. Unlike a traditional ice pack, we use controlled cold air or a cryotherapy device to deliver a precise, consistent temperature to the affected region for a short, focused treatment window.

What It Does?

– Constricts blood vessels in the treated area, reducing swelling and inflammation
– Numbs localized pain and slows nerve conduction to reduce discomfort
– Helps control acute inflammation following an injury or flare-up
– Speeds recovery between chiropractic adjustments and decompression sessions by calming down irritated tissue

What to Expect?

Localized cryotherapy is applied directly to the injured or painful area – commonly the neck, low back, shoulder, or hip, for approximately 3-5 minutes. You’ll feel an intense cold sensation that fades quickly once treatment ends, often followed by a warm, soothed feeling as circulation returns to the area. It’s typically used right after your adjustment or decompression session to help lock in the benefits and manage inflammation.

What to Expect: Treatment Timelines

Every patient’s healing timeline is different, but here’s a general guide based on how long you’ve been in pain:

Acute Pain (4 weeks)
Patients in the acute phase, meaning pain that started recently, often respond quickly to a combination of spinal decompression, chiropractic adjustments, and localized cryotherapy. A typical care plan involves visits 2-3 times per week for the first 2-4 weeks, with many patients noticing meaningful improvement within the first 1-2 weeks of consistent care.

Subacute Pain (4-12 weeks)
For pain that has lingered for a month or more, the tissue and disc changes involved often take longer to resolve. Care plans in this phase typically run 2-3 times per week for 4-8 weeks, followed by a tapering schedule as symptoms improve. Because subacute injuries often involve more entrenched inflammation and disc changes, consistency with the full recommended plan makes a significant difference in outcomes.

*Your doctor will build a personalized care plan based on your exam findings, imaging (if applicable), and how your body responds to the first few sessi