Spinal Decompression Therapy in Pembroke Pines
Spinal decompression uses a table to apply slow, measured traction along the spine. That intermittent pull is intended to reduce pressure across the disc space and the nerve root running past it.
It is a comfortable, passive treatment — most people lie fully clothed and read or rest through the session. It is also not for everyone, which is why it follows an exam rather than replacing one.
When decompression is usually considered
- Leg or arm pain that travels past the knee or elbow
- Disc-related low back pain that is worse with sitting and bending
- Numbness or tingling following a nerve path
- Symptoms that flare with coughing, sneezing or straining
- Pain that has not responded to hands-on care alone
Practical details
- Sessions typically run 15–20 minutes and are done fully clothed.
- Care is usually delivered as a series of visits rather than a single session.
- It should not feel painful. Sharp or increasing symptoms mean we stop and reassess.
- Decompression is not appropriate with certain conditions, implants or fractures — the exam screens for these.
This page is general information, not a treatment recommendation. An exam is how we decide what applies to you.
How a decompression course works here
- 1
Confirm it fits
We review your history, exam findings and any imaging you already have to decide whether traction is appropriate — and whether it is not.
- 2
Set the parameters
Angle, tension and cycle timing are set for your body and your tolerance, then adjusted as sessions progress.
- 3
Pair it with active work
Decompression unloads the area; core and hip work help keep it unloaded once you are back on your feet.
Questions we get asked
- Is spinal decompression the same as inversion at home?
- No. The table applies a controlled, cycling force at a set angle and tension that can be recorded and adjusted. Hanging upside down does none of that.
- Does it hurt?
- It should feel like a gentle stretch. Tell us immediately if anything sharpens, and we will change the settings or stop.
- Do I need an MRI first?
- Not always. Bring any imaging you have. If your exam findings suggest imaging would change the plan, we will discuss referral for it.
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Spinal Decompression in Pembroke Pines
We're at 12191 Taft Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026. Tell us what's going on and when you're reachable, and our team will call you back to set up an exam.