Condition we treat
Spinal decompression
Spinal decompression is gentle, controlled traction on a computer-guided table. It can ease pain for some people with disc-related back or leg pain. It isn't right for everyone and the research is mixed, so we test first and only suggest it when your exam points to it.
- Typical plan
- 10 to 20 sessions
- How often
- 2 to 3 a week, if it's helping at session six
- First visit
- $79, 45 minutes
- Usually sees
- Dr. Daniel Reyes
Sound familiar?
What people tell us at the first visit
- Disc-related low back pain, found on your exam or past imaging
- Leg pain that eases when you lie down
- Back pain that hasn't changed with exercise and adjustments alone
- You want to try a non-surgical option first
What care involves
Four steps, explained as we go
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Step 01
Check you're a fit
An exam plus any past imaging. We'll say no if decompression doesn't suit your problem.
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Step 02
Comfortable sessions
You lie on the table fully clothed, with a soft harness. It pulls slowly and releases in cycles. Each session takes about 20 minutes.
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Step 03
Paired with movement
Decompression works best alongside exercise and other care, not on its own.
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Step 04
A clear stop point
We re-test after six sessions. If it isn't helping, we stop, and unused sessions in a pack are refunded.
What to expect
How long it usually takes
10 to 20 sessions
2 to 3 a week, if it's helping at session six
We never ask you to commit to the full count up front. The six-session check decides whether you keep going.
Straight talk
The honest evidence
Some people get good relief from decompression and some don't. Studies are mixed. That's why we check you're a fit, start with six sessions, and stop if the numbers don't move.
Not a fit if
We'll say no if any of these apply
We screen for these at every first visit. If one shows up, we stop and help you get the right care, and you only pay for that first visit.
- You're pregnant
- You have a spinal fracture, tumor, or infection
- You have advanced osteoporosis
- You've had a spinal fusion or have metal hardware in your spine
- Your symptoms are getting quickly worse
Cost
Prices, up front
Most health plans don't cover decompression. The exam and any adjustments usually are. HSA and FSA cards work for all of it.
- Decompression session $75 About 20 minutes, self-pay.
- 6-session pack $390 $65 a session. Unused sessions refunded, no questions.
- New patient visit $79 45 minutes: history, exam, plan, and first treatment if it's right for you.
Does it work?
Some people get good relief and others don't. Studies are mixed. That's why we check you're a good fit first and re-test at session six instead of selling a long package.
Does it hurt?
Most people find it relaxing. You'll feel a slow stretch in your low back, and you hold a stop button the whole time.
Is it the same as an inversion table?
No. The table controls the pull and release in cycles and targets your low back. Please don't try to copy it at home on an inversion table without asking us first.
Ready to talk about your pain?
Your first visit is 45 minutes and $79 for self-pay new patients. You'll leave with a plan you understand, or a referral if we're not the right fit.