At River City Sport and Spine in New Braunfels, TX, we understand how debilitating back and neck pain can be. Our mission is to provide innovative, non-surgical solutions to help you regain mobility, reduce discomfort, and improve your overall quality of life.
One of the most effective therapies we offer is spinal decompression, a gentle and evidence-informed treatment designed to relieve pressure on your spine, spinal nerve roots, and surrounding tissues while promoting natural healing.
Whether you’re exploring nonsurgical treatments before considering spinal decompression surgery or aiming to complement ongoing physical therapy, our team of chiropractic experts can guide you through the most effective types of treatment for your condition.
What Exactly Is Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Non-surgical spinal decompression therapy (traction)is a precise, non-invasive treatment that eases pressure on the spinal column, disc space, spinal cord, and nerve roots. By gently stretching the spine, the therapy reduces compression on discs, nerves, and ligaments. Patients often notice pain relief without the risks or recovery time associated with spine surgeries.
A GENTLE APPROACH TO BACK & NECK PAIN
Many patients facing chronic lower back or neck pain may be considering invasive procedures like discectomy, laminectomy or spinal fusion. Spinal decompression offers a non-surgical alternative with a strong success rate. By addressing the root cause of pain, such as pinched nerves or herniated discs, this therapy promotes natural healing and reduces the need for discectomy or other surgical procedures.
THE NON-SURGICAL DIFFERENCE
HOW DOES SPINAL DECOMPRESSION WORK?
During a spinal decompression session, patients lie on a computer-controlled table that gently stretches the spinal column and targets lumbar or cervical decompression areas. This controlled traction alleviates pressure on discs and spinal nerve roots, helping to restore proper alignment and improve patient movements. The process can also complement physical therapy, acupuncture, or steroid injections prescribed by your healthcare provider.
THE MECHANICS OF RELIEF
CREATING NEGATIVE PRESSURE
The gentle stretching motion creates negative pressure within the spinal discs, which can encourage herniated or bulging discs to retract. This improves circulation to the area, delivering nutrients to damaged tissue and reducing irritation of nerve roots, which can contribute to leg or arm pain or other symptoms. This spinal decompression treatment supports healing without the risks of blood clots or long recovery time associated with surgery.
Non-surgical spinal decompression therapy can provide relief for a wide range of musculoskeletal and spinal conditions, including:
What Conditions Can Spinal Decompression Help With?
herniated/
bulging discs
By relieving pressure on discs and spinal nerve roots, spinal decompression can reduce pain from herniated or bulging discs, sometimes preventing the need for microdiscectomy or discectomy.
Compression of spinal nerves often leads to sciatica, with pain radiating down the leg. Spinal decompression therapy helps relieve pressure on pinched nerves, offering pain relief without invasive spine surgery. If you experience numbness, tingling, or pain travelling down your leg or arm then this treatment may be for you.
sciatica & radiculopathy
degenerative disc disease
Chronic degeneration in the spine can lead to myelopathy, limited mobility, and chronic lower back pain or neck pain. Spinal decompression combined with physical therapy supports disc hydration and realignment, reducing symptoms over time.
spinal stenosis
facet joint syndrome
Narrowing of the spinal canal can irritate nerve roots, causing leg or arm pain or numbness. Lumbar and cervical decompression can reduce nerve compression and improve quality of life for patients with spinal stenosis.
Pain from the facet joints can be alleviated through spinal decompression treatment combined with soft tissue therapy, acupuncture, or steroid injections, promoting better function of the spinal column.
THE MANY BENEFITS OF
SPINAL DECOMPRESSION
PAIN REDUCTION & IMPROVED MOBILITY
Many patients report significant improvements in lower back, neck, arm, and leg pain, flexibility, and mobility. Reduced compression on spinal nerve roots allows for more comfortable patient movements and improved posture.
AVOIDING SURGERY
For many, spinal decompression can serve as a viable alternative to spinal decompression surgery, microdiscectomy, laminectomy, or spinal fusion, allowing patients to avoid invasive procedures and lengthy recovery time.
ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE
By addressing chronic pain, disc injuries, pinched nerves, and reduced range of motion, spinal decompression therapy can restore mobility, decrease pain, help patients return to daily activities, and improve overall well-being.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS &
SIDE EFFECTS?
GENERALLY SAFE, BUT NOT WITHOUT CONSIDERATIONS
TEMPORARY DISCOMFORT
POTENTIAL FOR EXACERBATION (RARE)
IS SPINAL DECOMPRESSION EFFECTIVE?
A LOOK AT THE EVIDENCE
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS MAY VARY
THE IMPORTANCE OF A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH
WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE?
WHEN TO CONSIDER THIS THERAPY?
THE CRUCIAL CONSULTATION
WHO SHOULD AVOID THIS THERAPY?
IMPORTANT Contraindications
- Severe osteoporosis or fractures of the lamina
- Advanced spinal instability or spinal fusion
- Tumors, infections, or blood clots
- Pregnancy
When Other Paths Are Better
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR SPINAL DECOMPRESSION SESSION
AT RIVER CITY SPORT & SPINE IN NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
1
ASSESSMENT
Your provider reviews your spinal health, x-rays or other imaging if needed, and condition.
THE PROCESS, STEP-BY-STEP
2
CUSTOMIZED SETUP
You lie on a decompression table, targeting specific areas like the lumbar or cervical spine.
3
GENTLE TRACTION
The table applies controlled stretching to relieve pressure on spinal nerve roots and discs.
4
MONITORING
Your provider ensures comfort and adjusts settings as needed.
5
Post-Treatment Recommendations
Additional chiropractic treatments, physical therapy, corrective exercise, dry needling, or acupuncture may complement your care for optimal pain relief. After your session, your chiropractor will discuss additional opportunities to further your recovery.
CONSISTENCY IS KEY
Most patients require multiple sessions over several weeks. Consistent care and follow-up maximize benefits and support long-term spinal health.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PRACTITIONER
Only a licensed and experienced chiropractor should administer spinal decompression. At River City Sport and Spine, our team combines expertise in orthopedic care, nonsurgical treatments, and chiropractic techniques to ensure safe and effective therapy.
FINDING A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL
- Experience with types of spinal decompression
- Success rates for conditions like herniated discs or pinched nerves
- Integration with physical therapy, acupuncture, or steroid injections
- Recovery time and expected outcomes
ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS
IS SPINAL DECOMPRESSION RIGHT FOR YOU?
Spinal decompression offers a gentle, non-surgical solution for chronic lower back, neck, and leg/arm pain, addressing the root causes such as pinched nerves, herniated discs, and spinal stenosis. When combined with physical therapy, nonsurgical treatments, and additional chiropractic techniques, it can improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life.
At River City Sport and Spine in New Braunfels, TX, our chiropractic specialists design customized plans using the latest evidence-based methods. From spinal decompression treatment to complementary therapies, we prioritize safety, comfort, and lasting results.
If you’re struggling with back pain accompanied by leg pain or neck pain, schedule a consultation today and explore whether non-surgical spinal decompression therapy is the right option for restoring mobility and reclaiming your life.
pricing
Spinal Decompression sessions are $45 a la carte, however, you must be an existing patient and have already received an exam in order to schedule.
if you are a new patient and think spinal decompression might be a fit for you, please schedule a new patient visit first.
