Spinal Decompression
Okanagan Health & Performance
Non-Surgical Relief for Disc and Nerve Pain.
Non-surgical spinal decompression, also known as Cox technique, is a specialized, gentle therapy designed to relieve pressure on the spine and discs to reduce nerve compression. We focus on creating space between the vertebrae using controlled, gentle traction. By stretching the spine, we create a “vacuum effect” (negative intradiscal pressure) that helps bulging or herniated disc material retract. This process allows oxygen, water, and nutrient-rich fluids to flow back into the discs, promoting natural healing and taking the pressure off pinched nerves.
Who We Treat
This therapy is often the best path for those dealing with significant spinal discomfort, including:
Disc Injury
Patients
Individuals with bulging, herniated, or "slipped" discs.
Sciatica &
Radiating Pain
People experiencing numbness, tingling, or sharp pain traveling down the leg or arm.
Degenerative Conditions
Those managing spinal stenosis, facet syndrome, or degenerative disc disease.
Failed Back
Surgery
Patients who are still experiencing pain after a surgical procedure and are looking for a non-invasive way to manage symptoms.
Our Approach
- Doctor-Guided Precision: Unlike “automated” tables where you are left alone, the Cox Technic is often hands-on. Your chiropractor manually guides the decompression to ensure it is hitting the exact level of the spine that needs relief.
- Evidence-Based Success: The Cox Technic is one of the most researched chiropractic specialized protocols, specifically designed to increase the space between your vertebrae and lower the pressure inside your discs.
- Integrated Stabilization: Decompression is the first step. Once we’ve created space, we work with you on core stabilization exercises to ensure your spine has the muscular support it needs to stay healthy.
What Treatment Looks Like
A typical session is focused on comfort and gradual relief:
- Targeted Traction: You lie comfortably on a specialized decompression table. The table moves in a gentle, rhythmic motion to stretch specific sections of your spine.
- Pressure Neutralization: The goal is to drop the pressure inside the disc to sub-atmospheric levels, which encourages the disc to “pull back” away from the nerve.
- Painless & Relaxing: Most patients find the process quite soothing. Because the movements are slow and controlled, there is no sudden “cracking” or jarring force.
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