Spinal Decompression Therapy (DTS) - Duchon Chiropractic Clinic

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Spinal Decompression Process

Spinal decompression therapy (DTS), which has garnered considerable attention in recent years is a non-surgical treatment for low-back pain and pain in the leg, neck or arm that works by reducing loading of the spine. Researchers note that many adults suffer from excessive spinal loading, which is problematic because it promotes premature degeneration of intervertebral discs and leads to a tendency for repeated injury of the disc annulus.

What Are The Treatments Like?

After lying on the comfortable spinal decompression bed, you will be fitted with an automatic shoulder support system. The automatic shoulder support system helps to stabilize your upper body. The advanced computer system automatically adjusts to the proper angle of distraction, an air bladder system acts as a fulcrum to the angle of pull, allowing us to Spinal Decompression Therapy (DTS), Duchon Chiropractic target specific discs…that are causing your pain and symptoms. The distractive forces utilize a logarithmic curve to avoid proprioceptor response, which would create muscle spasm. The split table design decreases friction and allows separation of the vertebra, minimizing the effect of gravity.

Basically, you lay down and the spinal decompression computer simulates an anti-gravity effect on your back that helps herniated material return to its normal position and stop the pain. Patients describe the treatment as gentle, painless, intermittent pulling of your back. Many patients actually fall asleep during treatment!

How Long Are Treatments And How Many Do You Need?

Duchon Chiropractic Clinic patients typically undergo 20 treatment sessions. Each treatment lasts between 30-45 minutes. This, of course, depends on your individual case and is determined by a thorough evaluation. Following each session, a cold pack and electric muscle stimulation may be applied to help pain relief and speed the healing process. It is important to note that many patients get substantial, immediate relief after just a few treatments. Some after just one. The really good news is…this is not something you have to continue to do for the rest of your life! So it is not a big commitment.

The cost for each decompression visit will be $100 for 20 visits with necessary exams, re-exams and x-rays totaling approximately $2500. We offer CareCredit that will allow you to finance the entire cost and make monthly payments with no interest. You can set up repayment for up to 60 months.

Decompression costs from other Clinics can be in excess of $4000 to $5000 for the same treatment regimen we offer at Duchon Chiropractic Clinic. We're trying to make the care we provide as affordable as possible.