Spinal Decompression

A compressed spinal cord can cause debilitating discomfort when left untreated. To eliminate bothersome pain without surgery, rely on Holsman Physical Therapy, which has 17 locations throughout New Jersey and New York City. The highly trained therapy team provides noninvasive spinal decompression to achieve much-needed relief naturally. Schedule an evaluation by calling the nearest office or booking an appointment online today.

What is spinal decompression therapy?

Spinal decompression uses gentle stretching to promote natural healing. It takes pressure off your spinal cord to safely ease back discomfort. Nonsurgical spinal decompression may reduce the need for harsh pain medications. Holsman Physical Therapy uses cutting-edge equipment and treatments to provide exceptional patient outcomes.

Which conditions can spinal decompression address?

Spinal decompression therapy at Holsman Physical Therapy can treat:

• Spine injuries
• Spinal or disc degeneration 
• Building discs
• Pinched nerves
• Numbness
• Back pain 
• Neck pain
• Tingling
• Burning 
• Sciatica
• Spinal stenosis (narrowed spinal canal)
• Bone spurs

Anytime you develop pain in your back or have signs of a pinched nerve, see your therapist for an evaluation to experience the relief you deserve. 

What are the benefits of spinal decompression therapy?

The advantages of choosing spinal decompression therapy at Holsman Physical Therapy include:

• Less pain, numbness, or tingling
• Improved range of motion
• Easier mobility
• Mood improvements
• Better quality of life

Spinal decompression may allow you to avoid surgery or other invasive procedures. There’s no pain, needles, or downtime associated with the treatment. 

Am I a candidate for spinal decompression?

The Holsman Physical Therapy team discusses your symptoms and medical history, completes a physical exam, and may order imaging procedures or other diagnostic tests. They determine the cause of your discomfort to create an effective pain-reducing treatment plan. 

In addition to spinal decompression, other treatments available at Holsman Physical Therapy include physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage, extracorporeal pulse activation treatment (EPAT®), dry needling, and more.

What happens during spinal decompression?

During spinal decompression at Holsman Physical Therapy, you relax on a traction table while your therapist gently stretches your spine using their hands or weights and pulleys. This treatment typically lasts 30-45 minutes. Your provider may combine decompression with other therapies to enhance your results. Afterward, you can go back to work or resume other activities. 

You may need multiple treatment sessions to achieve the most pain relief. Your provider lets you know what to expect and when to schedule your next visit to Holsman Physical Therapy.

Schedule a spinal decompression evaluation at Holsman Physical Therapy by calling the office or booking an appointment online today. The practice has convenient locations in Lyndhurst, Fair Lawn, Cedar Grove, Caldwell, Bloomfield, Maplewood, Newark, South Orange, Clifton, Paterson, Kearney, Jersey City, and Rahway, New Jersey, and the Crotona and Van Nest neighborhoods in the Bronx and the Cypress Hills neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.