Spinal Decompression in Bergenfield, NJ

How it works

Decompression uses gentle distractive force and careful positioning to unload the spine. That unloading improves blood flow and nutrient exchange right where the disc is injured. During a session you'll feel several cycles of stretch and relaxation that build gradually over a few minutes. It's comfortable enough that some patients doze off.

What the schedule looks like

Sessions typically run under 20 minutes, about 3 times a week for the first month, shifting from passive to active treatment as you respond. Most patients feel pain relief within 6 to 10 treatments and are released from care around week 8.

Decompression alone isn't the whole fix

Healing the disc is half the job. The other half is retraining the ligaments, tendons and muscles that stabilize your spine so the problem doesn't come back. Your plan includes targeted exercise plus supporting therapies such as heat, muscle stimulation, ultrasound and cold therapy where they help. Regular home exercise and periodic check-ins keep the gains you made.

Is it for you?

Decompression may help if you're dealing with lower back pain, a pinched nerve, sciatica, pain radiating into the arms or legs, neck pain, spinal stenosis or post-operative complications of the lumbar and cervical spine. The only way to know for sure is an evaluation, and that first consultation costs you nothing.