11/10/2025
Ask these seven decompression questions
We built a patient checklist yesterday.
Because most people assume spinal decompression is spinal decompression.
That assumption? It costs months of progress and thousands of dollars.
The difference between computerized decompression and basic traction is real. One adapts to your body in real time. The other just pulls and hopes for the best.
Here's what to ask before you commit to treatment:
→ Does the device use real-time feedback sensors? (Think of it like a conversation with your spine - the system should adjust when your muscles tense up)
→ Can it target your specific disc level with angle control? (Generic pulling won't reach L4-L5 the same way it reaches L5-S1)
→ Does the protocol use variable force curves instead of static pull? (Your disc needs gentle coaxing, not constant yanking)
→ How do they track disc height changes? (If they're not using follow-up imaging, they're guessing)
→ What's their success rate for nerve pressure reduction at 6 months? (Not just "feeling better" - actual measurable changes)
→ Do they measure function improvements beyond pain scores? (Can you bend over and tie your shoes again?)
→ Can you see before/after MRI comparisons from real patients?
Here's how Dr. King explains it: "Basic traction just pulls on your spine and hopes something good happens. Advanced decompression systems listen to your body's response and adjust accordingly. It's like having a conversation with your spine instead of just yanking on it."
Most clinics can't answer question three without stumbling.
The ones that can answer all seven? Those are the places actually equipped to help you heal.
Your spine deserves technology that works with it.
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