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Decompression

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What Is Decompression Therapy?

The mechanical spinal traction method of decompression chiropractic treatment involves gentle stretching of the spine. The treatment method decreases spinal disc pressure while enhancing nerve function and allowing natural disc healing through fluid movement. The decrease in spinal pressure leads to better movement ability and enhanced comfort levels and better overall life quality.

Benefits of Decompression 

  • Reduces back and neck pain

  • Helps relieve nerve compression and sciatica

  • Supports herniated or bulging discs

  • Improves mobility and flexibility

  • Encourages disc rehydration and long-term spinal health

  • Promotes natural healing by improving nutrient flow 

Who Is It For? 

Spinal decompression is ideal for patients with: 

  • Herniated or bulging discs

  • Sciatica or radiating leg pain

  • Chronic low back pain

  • Degenerative disc disease

  • Limited mobility due to nerve pressure

Our team evaluates your symptoms and creates a personalized plan to ensure therapy is both safe and effective. 

Start Your Recovery Today 

Ready for relief? Schedule your decompression chiropractic treatment at our San Francisco clinic and begin moving comfortably again. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

  • No,most patients find it gentle and relaxing.

  • Typically 15–30 minutes, depending on your treatment plan.

  • Many patients experience relief within several sessions, but chronic conditions may require a longer series.

  • It’s safe for most patients; we evaluate your spine to confirm whether you're a good candidate.

  • Appointments can be booked directly through our website, giving you easy access to expert chiropractic care for lasting relief and better mobility.

Spinal decompression is a type of mechanical spinal traction that gently stretches the spine. This takes pressure off the spinal discs, reduces pressure on the nerves and other structures in your back, and relief from back pain is achieved. This in turn, helps promote movement of water, oxygen, and nutrient-rich fluids into the discs so they can heal. More importantly, the pain reduction allows for a greater range of motion, and drastically enhanced quality of life. Spinal decompression therapy helps relieve pressure along the spine and soothe related pain and discomfort.

Decompression Therapy

Benson Tam Chiropractic offers non-invasive decompression therapy near me which provides gentle treatment to reduce spinal pressure and promote healing of the spine. The chiropractic decompression therapy at our clinic uses controlled traction to extend the spine which creates space between vertebrae while decreasing stress on discs and nerves.