Spinal Decompression Therapy with SpineMED®

At Chiropractic First, we offer advanced SpineMED® Spinal Decompression Therapy to help patients with disc related pain, sciatica, neck pain, low back pain, and related symptoms find long term relief without surgery or drugs. With over 17 years of experience using SpineMED® technology, our team has successfully helped hundreds of patients improve function, reduce disc pressure, and support the body’s natural healing process.

What is SpineMED® decompression therapy

SpineMED® is a non surgical, drug free spinal decompression system designed to relieve pressure on injured or degenerated intervertebral discs. By precisely distracting specific spinal segments in the cervical or lumbar regions, SpineMED® creates an environment that promotes improved disc hydration and reduces pressure on spinal nerves. This process supports reduced pain and improved mobility for many patients who have not found lasting relief through traditional medical or physical therapy approaches.

The goal of decompression therapy is to provide controlled distraction to the spine without triggering reflex muscle contraction or guarding, allowing the affected disc to respond more effectively to conservative care.

How SpineMED® technology works

SpineMED® uses advanced biofeedback monitoring to adjust tension throughout each session, measuring force applied every 2.5 milliseconds and making adjustments every 20 milliseconds. This rapid feedback system helps maintain precise, comfortable distraction while minimizing muscle resistance.

Patented direct pelvic capture restraints replace outdated harness systems, allowing more accurate targeting of distraction forces while requiring significantly less force than conventional traction devices. This improves patient comfort and treatment efficiency.

Conditions that may benefit from decompression

SpineMED® decompression is most effective for conditions related to intervertebral disc stress and nerve irritation. Many patients who pursue decompression care experience persistent symptoms that have not responded to traditional medical care or physical therapy.

Conditions commonly helped include bulging discs, herniated discs, sciatica, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, facet syndrome, chronic neck pain, and chronic low back pain. Therapy is customized based on the specific spinal segments involved.

What to expect during your decompression visit

Each decompression therapy session typically lasts about 30 minutes and is performed while you rest comfortably on the SpineMED® table. Care begins with a thorough evaluation that may include digital X ray imaging to assess spinal alignment and disc health.

During treatment, tension is increased gradually and adjusted based on your tolerance. Many patients feel relaxed during sessions and some even fall asleep, reflecting the comfort focused nature of SpineMED® therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What conditions can SpineMED treat?

SpineMED® is designed to target damaged cervical and lumbar spinal segments and decompress intervertebral discs in order to promote the body’s natural healing abilities. This includes radiating pain into arms or legs, sciatica, facet syndrome, bulging discs, and chronic neck or low back pain that does not respond to traditional medical or physical exercise therapy intervention.

How long does a session last?

Each decompression therapy session lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Is decompression therapy care safe?

Yes, most patients feel relaxed enough to fall asleep during treatment. Tension is increased very slowly until peak tension is reached, which is different for each individual.

How much tension do I need to decompress my disc?

SpineMED® uses patented pelvic restraints that allow precise targeting of distraction forces without the use of outdated pelvic harnesses. The average distractive force is typically 10 to 15 percent of body weight, compared to older devices that required more than 60 percent. Lower force requirements improve comfort and tolerance while reducing the risk of symptom flare ups.

Is there a weight limit for SpineMED?

SpineMED® pelvic restraints comfortably and accurately secure patients of virtually any size, ranging from approximately 70 to 500 pounds. The system captures skeletal structure effectively without reliance on multiple harness sizes.

How does SpineMED bypass the body’s reflexes to decompress a disc?

Effective decompression depends on distracting the spine without triggering reflex muscle contraction. SpineMED® technology helps reduce intradiscal pressure while supporting improved disc hydration. Conventional traction has been shown to increase disc pressure when muscle guarding occurs, whereas SpineMED® is designed to avoid this response through precise, adaptive tension control.