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ABOUT THIS TREATMENT
A Non-Surgical Solution for Disc Pain
Spinal decompression therapy uses a motorized table to apply carefully calibrated traction to the lumbar spine. This gentle pulling force creates negative intradiscal pressure — meaning pressure inside the disc drops low enough to draw herniated or bulging material back toward the center.
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At Central Health Chiropractic in Des Moines, Dr. Jake Boyle uses spinal decompression for patients who haven't responded to standard chiropractic care alone, or who are looking to avoid surgery for disc conditions like herniation, stenosis, or degenerative disc disease.
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Sessions are comfortable — most patients actually relax or fall asleep during treatment. A full course is typically 12–20 sessions, and many patients begin noticing relief within the first week.
THE PROCESS
How It Works
Imaging Review
Dr. Boyle reviews your X-rays and clinical findings to confirm spinal decompression is appropriate for your condition.
Table Harness Setup
You're comfortably secured to our motorized decompression table, fully clothed and positioned for your specific level.
Cyclic Traction
The table applies gentle, rhythmic distraction force — pulling and releasing in a programmed sequence to create negative pressure in the disc.
Disc Rehydration
The negative pressure draws herniated material back and pulls nutrients and fluids into the disc for natural repair.
CONDITIONS TREATED
We Can Help With
Herniated discs (L4/L5, L5/S1)
Degenerative disc disease
Lumbar spinal stenosis
Chronic lower back pain
Spondylolisthesis
Bulging discs
Sciatica
Posterior facet syndrome
Failed back surgery syndrome
Radiculopathy (leg pain/numbness)
What You'll Experience
Avoids Surgery
For many patients, spinal decompression achieves what surgery would — without the risks, cost, or recovery time.
Targets the Disc Directly
The traction force is calibrated to the exact spinal level causing your pain, not a generalized stretch.
Promotes Disc Regeneration
Rehydration of the disc allows the body to naturally repair damaged tissue over time.
Long-Lasting Relief
When combined with chiropractic adjustments and rehab, results are durable — not just temporary.
