Spinal Decompression Therapy

Spinal Decompression Therapy

Spinal decompression is a computer-controlled traction therapy that gently elongates the spine, creating a negative pressure environment inside the intervertebral disc. That negative intradiscal pressure draws bulging or herniated disc material back toward the center, while simultaneously pulling in oxygen, water, and healing nutrients the disc needs to repair itself. Unlike manual traction, the DRX9000 and similar FDA-cleared tables modulate the pull in precise cycles so the paraspinal muscles never trigger a protective contraction that would otherwise undo the therapeutic benefit. Dr. Trapasso uses both cervical and lumbar decompression protocols, allowing treatment of neck herniations, thoracic disc injuries, and low-back disc conditions with the same technology. A typical program runs 15 to 24 sessions over six to eight weeks, each lasting 30 to 45 minutes. Many patients begin reporting measurable pain relief within the first four to six sessions. The therapy is often combined with cold laser and therapeutic exercise to accelerate tissue healing and restore functional range of motion.