General FAQs

  • Chronic pain is a common problem in the United States and pain medications offer temporary relief, but come with significant risks, such as addiction. Patients who take prescription opioids for chronic pain may find themselves taking more and more as their tolerance increases, leading to dependence and, eventually, addiction.

    Over-the-counter medications, like ibuprofen, can cause organ damage like chronic kidney diseases witth long-term or heavy use.

    Furthermore, pain medications don’t address the root cause of the pain, so you’re constantly reliant on external medications to simply get through the day. Pain medications also have numerous side effects, including nausea, drowsiness, and dizziness, which can lower your quality of life.

  • We believe in healing your body, so you don’t have to simply manage your symptoms. Our team utilizes advanced technologies to stimulate natural healing and give you the tools to overcome chronic pain without opioids or medications. Laser therapy, electroanalgesic pain management, knee and spinal decompression, laser therapy, spinal decompression, and SoftWave therapy are just a few of the options we offer. We work with you as individual to find the best treatment plan for your specific needs.

Spine FAQs

  • Spinal decompression is a noninvasive treatment that uses a mechanical device to gently stretch the spine. This subtle stretching can take the pressure off the spinal discs, which are the cushions between the vertebrae. During decompression, you may feel like your spine is being gently pulled. After your session, you may stand straighter and have more range of motion in your back. You may also notice that your pain is lessened.

  • During spinal decompression therapy, you lie on a table. The table is connected to a machine that gently stretches your spine. The machine alternates between periods of decompression and relaxation. The decompression phase is when the machine stretches your spine, which relieves pressure on your discs and nerves. The relaxation phase is a pause in the stretching and gives your spine a chance to rest. As you rest on the table, decompression therapy moves between stretching and relaxation for around 20 minutes. Most people need to undergo several sessions before they notice a difference.

  • The number of treatments needed varies from person to person, as does the need for continued care. People with more severe pain will need more sessions, while those with less pain will require less. Each treatment allows the spongey discs to refill with the necessary fluids and regenerate closer to their original state prior to your pain starting. After you initial series of treatments, you will tell us how you are healing and if you feel you need an occasional treatment to keep you moving with less pain.

  • The most common reasons people turn to spinal decompression are herniated or bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, failed back surgery, pinched nerves, and spinal stenosis. Generally, if you experience chronic back or neck pain and don’t want to undergo surgery or rely on opioids, you may be a candidate for spinal decompression.

  • Yes, you can undergo spinal decompression even after spine surgery. In fact, we often treat patients who have undergone spine surgery and eventually suffered from a resurgence in back pain. Spinal decompression is an effective treatment for failed back surgery, and unlike surgery, it’s safer and more convenient. The only instance where it is not recommended is after spinal fusion.