20/08/2025
What is Spinal Decompression and what can it help with?
You might have the questions after seeing our previous post. Spinal Decompression Therapy happens under ideal conditions of traction, where positive pressure in the disc changes to negative pressure, which creates a “suctioning” action that draws fluid back into the disc. This also helps improve bloody flow, bring healthy nutrients into the disc and rehydrate it.
Utilising a decompression table, this can create an environment for discs to heal themselves, which can help with disc bulges, herniations, extrusions and more.
It can help with the following conditions and more:
✔️ Disc Bulges / Herniations
✔️ Spinal Stenosis
✔️ Sciatica
✔️ Disc Degeneration
✔️ Arm and Leg Pain and Numbness
✔️ Facet Syndrome
✔️ Pinched Nerves
✔️ General Neck and Back Pain that isn’t responding to other therapies
Some frequent questions we get are:
Q: Does it hurt?
A: Generally no, it is quite relaxing. There can occasionally be some post soreness treatment for 5-10 minutes
Q: Do I have to get my back cracked as well?
A: No, this therapy works effectively on it’s own. However, you can boost effectiveness and recovery by combining other modalities we offer like adjustments, massage, dry needling.
Q: Can I use private health?
A: Yes! This is covered under chiropractic in your extras. You can also get a CDM plan from your GP or go through work cover and TAC.
Q: Is it safe and evidence based?
A: Yes! We will perform a thorough examination and history taking to ensure you are a good candidate for the treatment. There is also plenty of research saying this works!
For more information, visit our website on www.thechirolab.com.au . You can also call us on 0432298234.
