Spinal Decompression (DRX9000) in Tampa, FL

What spinal decompression is

Spinal decompression on the DRX9000 is a motorized traction therapy. The table gently and intermittently stretches the spine in a controlled, computer-guided pattern, aimed at creating negative pressure within the targeted disc. That negative pressure may help draw bulging or herniated disc material back toward its normal position and take pressure off a nearby nerve root. It's a non-surgical option we consider for disc-related pain that hasn't responded to other conservative care, or as a first-line option depending on your exam findings.

What it treats

Decompression is a primary option we evaluate for:

• Sciatica: radiating leg pain from a compressed or irritated nerve root
• Herniated and bulging discs, aimed at reducing pressure on the affected disc and nerve
• Spinal stenosis and general disc-related low back or neck pain

Not everyone is a candidate. Certain conditions (including some spinal fractures, tumors, or prior spinal fusion) can rule decompression out, which is exactly why we evaluate before recommending it, not after.

What to expect

After an exam and, when indicated, in-house X-rays, we'll tell you honestly whether decompression is worth considering for your case. A typical session has you lying comfortably on the DRX9000 table, fully clothed, while the table cycles through gentle stretch-and-relax phases over roughly 20-30 minutes. Most patients find it comfortable enough to doze off. A full course is usually a series of sessions rather than a single visit, and we track your response along the way. Results vary by person and by the underlying cause.

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