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Persistent back pain, neck pain, disc problems, sciatica, or radiating nerve symptoms can make sitting, walking, working, exercising, and sleeping difficult. For some patients, non-surgical spinal decompression may be included in a conservative treatment plan.
At Kitsap Spine & Wellness, we provide spinal decompression therapy in Silverdale, WA using the Kennedy Decompression Table and Back on Trac. These systems give us options for controlled, non-surgical decompression based on the area being treated, your symptoms, and your comfort.
Care is provided under the direction of Dr. Mark Goodman, D.C., who has specialized training in spinal decompression. Because not every type of back or neck pain responds to decompression, we evaluate your symptoms, health history, and examination findings before recommending treatment.
Our goal is to determine whether spinal decompression is a good fit for your condition rather than applying the same treatment to every patient.
Call Us At (360) 698-4411Non-surgical spinal decompression is a form of mechanical traction that applies controlled pulling forces to specific areas of the spine. Treatment can be directed toward the cervical spine in the neck or the lumbar spine in the lower back depending on the condition being treated.
During treatment, decompression equipment applies controlled traction and relaxation according to the treatment plan. The amount and location of traction are adjusted based on the patient’s condition, symptoms, and comfort.
The goal is to reduce mechanical stress on sensitive spinal structures and provide a more comfortable environment for irritated discs, joints, and nearby nerves. Spinal decompression is different from surgical decompression and does not involve incisions or anesthesia.
Spinal decompression is most relevant when symptoms may involve spinal discs or irritated nerve roots. An evaluation is necessary because similar symptoms can have very different causes.
Conditions and symptoms we may evaluate for decompression include:
Spinal discs provide cushioning between the vertebrae. When a disc becomes damaged, bulges outward, or herniates, it can irritate surrounding structures and, in some cases, affect a nearby nerve root.
Symptoms can vary depending on the location of the disc problem. A cervical disc problem may contribute to neck pain or symptoms extending into an arm or hand. A lumbar disc problem may contribute to lower back pain or symptoms extending into the hip, leg, or foot.
For appropriate patients, spinal decompression may be used to reduce mechanical loading on the affected spinal area as part of a broader conservative care plan.
Patients with known or suspected disc problems can also learn more about our disc injury care in Silverdale.
Sciatica and other nerve-related symptoms can occur when a spinal nerve root becomes irritated. Depending on the nerve involved, symptoms may include radiating pain, numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness.
When those symptoms are associated with an appropriate disc or spinal condition, decompression may be considered as part of treatment. The goal is not simply to treat the location where pain is felt, but to evaluate whether the symptoms may be related to the spine.
Learn more about sciatica treatment and pinched nerve treatment at Kitsap Spine & Wellness.
During a spinal decompression session, you are positioned on specialized equipment selected for your treatment plan. Controlled traction is applied to targeted areas of the spine based on the condition being treated.
The force is applied gradually rather than as one constant pull. Treatment settings can be adjusted based on the area being treated, your symptoms, your response to care, and your comfort.
Patients remain awake throughout treatment. There are no incisions or injections, and non-surgical decompression generally does not require recovery time after a session.
Kitsap Spine & Wellness uses both the Kennedy Decompression Table and Back on Trac as part of our non-surgical spinal decompression services. Having more than one decompression option allows Dr. Goodman to select an approach based on the patient’s condition, treatment area, symptoms, and comfort.
The Kennedy Decompression Table is used to provide controlled spinal traction as part of a customized decompression treatment plan. Treatment settings are selected according to the area being addressed and how the patient responds during care.
Back on Trac provides another non-surgical option for patients who may benefit from controlled spinal decompression and stretching. Whether it is appropriate is determined after evaluating the patient’s symptoms, health history, and examination findings.
Dr. Mark Goodman, D.C. has specialized training in spinal decompression and incorporates this equipment into individualized care plans when clinically appropriate.
Spinal decompression is not automatically recommended just because someone has back pain or neck pain. The first step is determining what may be contributing to the symptoms.
During your evaluation, we may consider:
Certain conditions may make spinal decompression inappropriate or require additional medical evaluation. We will discuss other treatment options if decompression is not a good fit for your condition.
Spinal decompression does not need to be used by itself. Depending on your examination findings, your care plan may combine decompression with other conservative treatments available at Kitsap Spine & Wellness.
These may include:
The combination of treatments used depends on your condition, symptoms, tolerance, and goals. Your plan can also change as your mobility and symptoms change.
Your first visit begins with understanding your symptoms rather than immediately putting you on a decompression table. We will discuss when the problem started, where you feel symptoms, what activities aggravate them, and what treatments you have already tried.
We may also evaluate spinal movement, posture, neurological symptoms, strength, and other relevant findings. If you have previous imaging or medical records related to the condition, those may also be useful during the evaluation.
If spinal decompression is appropriate, we will explain why it is being recommended, which equipment may be used, what area will be treated, and how decompression fits into your overall care plan.
Learn more about Dr. Mark Goodman, D.C., his education, professional credentials, and specialized treatment training.
If back pain, neck pain, sciatica, or disc-related symptoms continue to interfere with your daily activities, schedule an evaluation to find out whether non-surgical spinal decompression may be appropriate for you.
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Non-surgical spinal decompression uses controlled traction to gently unload targeted areas of the spine. For appropriate patients, it may help reduce mechanical stress on spinal discs and surrounding structures that may be contributing to back pain, neck pain, or nerve-related symptoms.
Kitsap Spine & Wellness uses the Kennedy Decompression Table and Back on Trac for non-surgical spinal decompression. The equipment and treatment settings used depend on the patient’s condition, symptoms, treatment area, and comfort.
Spinal decompression may be considered for certain patients with herniated or bulging discs, disc-related back or neck pain, sciatica, pinched nerve symptoms, degenerative disc-related problems, or pain that radiates into an arm or leg. An evaluation is needed to determine whether decompression is appropriate for the specific cause of your symptoms.
Spinal decompression may be included in conservative care for some patients with bulging or herniated discs. The treatment uses controlled traction to reduce loading on targeted spinal areas. Whether it is appropriate depends on the location and severity of the disc problem, symptoms, health history, and examination findings.
It may be considered when sciatica or pinched nerve symptoms are associated with an appropriate disc or spinal condition. Because radiating pain, numbness, and tingling can have different causes, an evaluation is needed before deciding whether decompression is a suitable treatment.
Spinal decompression uses controlled traction that can be adjusted according to the patient’s condition and comfort. Many patients tolerate treatment comfortably, but your response is monitored and treatment settings can be modified when needed.
There is no single number of sessions that is right for every patient. Recommendations depend on the condition being treated, how long symptoms have been present, examination findings, response to treatment, and treatment goals.
No. Spinal decompression is not appropriate for every patient or every cause of back and neck pain. Your health history, symptoms, previous injuries or surgeries, examination findings, and other medical considerations should be reviewed before treatment is recommended.
No. Non-surgical spinal decompression uses mechanical traction and does not involve incisions, anesthesia, or surgical removal of tissue. Surgical spinal decompression is a different type of treatment performed by a surgeon for specific medical conditions.
Kitsap Spine & Wellness provides non-surgical spinal decompression using the Kennedy Decompression Table and Back on Trac for appropriate patients in Silverdale, WA and surrounding Kitsap County communities.
We evaluate patients with back pain, neck pain, herniated and bulging discs, sciatica, pinched nerve symptoms, and other disc-related concerns. The first step is determining what may be causing your symptoms and whether decompression is the right treatment for your condition.
Call Kitsap Spine & Wellness at (360) 698-4411 or schedule an appointment online to find out whether spinal decompression may be appropriate for you.
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