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Spinal Decompression Therapy in Gastonia, NC
Gentle, Non-Surgical Relief for Back and Neck Pain
If you’re living with chronic back pain, herniated discs, or sciatica, Spinal Decompression Therapy can help relieve pressure, restore motion, and promote healing — all without surgery or medication.
At Southeast Family Chiropractic in Gastonia, NC, our experienced chiropractors use advanced, non-invasive techniques to safely stretch and decompress the spine, giving you lasting relief from nerve pain, stiffness, and disc-related discomfort.
Understanding Spinal Decompression Therapy
Spinal decompression is a gentle, computer-assisted technique that carefully stretches the spine to relieve pressure on discs, joints, and nerves.
When discs become compressed due to injury, aging, or poor posture, they can bulge or herniate — pressing on nearby nerves and causing pain that radiates through the neck, back, or legs.
Spinal decompression helps reverse this pressure by creating negative pressure within the spinal discs, allowing herniated material to retract and nutrients to flow back into the affected areas.
Benefits of Spinal Decompression:
- Reduces pressure on spinal nerves
- Relieves back, neck, and leg pain
- Improves disc hydration and mobility
- Promotes faster healing of injured discs
- Enhances circulation and flexibility
This gentle, controlled therapy allows your body to heal naturally by restoring proper spacing and function within your spine.
Conditions Treated with Spinal Decompression
Spinal decompression is often recommended for patients who experience pain caused by disc or nerve compression. It can help relieve symptoms associated with:
- compression. It can help relieve symptoms associated with:
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Degenerative disc disease
- Sciatica or nerve compression
- Spinal stenosis
- Chronic neck or lower back pain
- Facet joint dysfunction
Many patients turn to spinal decompression as an alternative to surgery or long-term pain medications — with excellent results when combined with chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue therapy.
What to Expect During Treatment
During a spinal decompression session, you’ll lie comfortably on a specialized traction table. Using gentle, controlled stretching cycles, your chiropractor will decompress the spine in short intervals — relaxing and relieving pressure on the discs and nerves.
What you’ll experience:
- Each session lasts about 20–30 minutes
- The treatment is painless and relaxing
- You may feel a gentle pulling sensation in your spine
- Most patients notice improved comfort and flexibility within a few sessions
Your treatment plan will be customized to your condition, lifestyle, and recovery goals. For many patients, combining spinal decompression with chiropractic adjustments, E-Stim, or massage therapy provides faster and longer-lasting relief.
Why Combine Chiropractic Care with Spinal Decompression?
At Southeast Family Chiropractic, spinal decompression is often used alongside chiropractic adjustments to enhance results.
While decompression restores space and relieves pressure between the spinal discs, chiropractic care helps ensure the spine remains properly aligned afterward. Together, these treatments:
- Reduce nerve irritation and muscle tension
- Support long-term spinal alignment
- Improve joint motion and flexibility
- Promote overall nervous system health
This combination helps you feel better faster — and stay that way.
Begin Your Path to Lasting Pain Relief
If you’re struggling with back pain, sciatica, or herniated discs, non-surgical spinal decompression could be the solution you’ve been searching for.
Contact Southeast Family Chiropractic in Gastonia, NC, today at (704) 810-0448 to schedule your evaluation and find out if spinal decompression is right for you.
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