Disc pain, without surgery.

DTS spinal decompression is an FDA-cleared, non-surgical, traction-based therapy for back and leg pain or neck and arm pain caused by herniated or bulging discs, even after failed surgery. By cycling between distraction and relaxation with careful positioning, a disc can be isolated and placed under negative pressure, creating a vacuum effect inside it.

Two things. Mechanically, disc material that has bulged or herniated outside the disc can be drawn back in. And the negative pressure encourages blood supply to the area, starting a healing response that reduces pain.

The Triton® DTS system made by Chattanooga, a leading manufacturer of physical medicine equipment. We have two complete systems, so you won’t wait for your session.

The Triton’s computer varies the traction pull, ramping up and down in preprogrammed patterns. That avoids the muscle guarding typical of conventional traction and allows a higher level of decompression and disc rehydration.

Anyone whose back or neck pain is caused in whole or in part by a damaged disc, including herniated, protruding or bulging discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica and radiculopathy (pinched nerves).

Yes. One study documented, by MRI, up to a 90% reduction of disc herniations in 10 of 14 cases, and other studies reported good to excellent results for most ruptured-disc patients.

It isn’t recommended for pregnant women, or for patients with severe osteoporosis, severe obesity or severe nerve damage. Spinal surgery with hardware (screws, plates or cages) also rules it out, but decompression can be done after fusion or non-fusion surgery without hardware.

In almost every case the treatment is completely painless. Some patients fall asleep during the session. The best results in current research come from about 20 sessions over six weeks; the doctor sets your plan after your exam.

Usually. To reduce inflammation and help healing, supporting structures are treated with passive therapies (ice, heat, muscle stimulation), chiropractic adjustments when indicated, and active rehab to strengthen the spinal muscles.

Call 661-322-2875 and mention this website for a complete evaluation for $70: consultation, history, orthopedic and neurological testing, X-rays if needed, and a report of findings.