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Frequently Asked Questions

What causes low back pain?

How quickly can results happen with Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy?

How long is a Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression treatment?

Do I qualify for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy?

Are there any side effects to the treatment?

How does Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy separate vertebrae and allow for decompression at a specific level?

Is there any risk to the patient during treatment?

How does Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy differ from traditional spinal traction?

Can Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy be used for patients who have had spinal surgery?

Who is a candidate for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy?

Who is not a candidate?

What causes low back pain?
Low back pain can be caused by a number of factors ranging from injury to the effects of aging.  The spinal cord is protected by the vertebrae, which are made of bone.  Between each vertebra are soft discs with a ligamentous outer layer.  These discs function as shock absorbers to protect the vertebrae and the spinal cord.  Many problems that cause back pain result from herniation and degeneration of the intervertebral discs.  Herniations and bugles of the discs are protrusions from the disc that press on surrounding nerves, causing pain or numbness.  Degeneration from wear and tear causes deterioration of the disc.  Please see our Back Pain page for more information. back to top>>>

How quickly can results happen with Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy?
Progress varies from patient to patient.  Some patients show relief within 3 weeks, some longer. back to top>>>

How long is a Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression treatment?
Patients remain on the DRX9000TM for 30 minutes. back to top>>>

Do I qualify for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy?
Please call our office at 604-984-4601 to book your complimentary consultation.
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Are there any side effects to the treatment?
Most patients do not experience any side effects, though there have been cases of muscle spasm or short term aggravation of symptoms.back to top>>>

How does Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy separate vertebrae and allow for decompression at a specific level?
Targeted Decompression is achieved by using a specific combination of spinal positioning while varying the degree and intensity of force.  The key to producing this decompression is the gentle pull that gradually increases and decreases in cycles.  When distractive forces are applied in this way, the body’s proprioceptor response is avoided, allowing the decompression to occur without resistive muscle contractions.back to top>>>

Is there any risk to the patient during treatment?
No.  Spinal Decompression is safe and comfortable.  The system has emergency stop switches for both the patient and the operator.  These switches can terminate the treatment immediately if necessary, avoiding injury. back to top>>>

How does Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy differ from traditional spinal traction?
Traction and inversion tables can lower the intradiscal pressure from +90mmHg down to +30mmHg.  Spinal Decompression creates a negative pressure or a vacuum inside the disc.  This causes the disc to retract the herniation and bring blood flow and nutrients back into the disc, allowing the body's natural fibroblastic response to heal the injury and re-hydrate the disc.  Spinal Decompression can reduce the intradiscal pressure to between -150mmHg and -200 mmHg.  The varying pull in a Spinal Decompression cycle avoids the muscle spasms that can happen with traction therapy.back to top>>>

Can Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy be used for patients who have had spinal surgery?
In most cases, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy is not contra-indicated for patients who have had spinal surgery.  Please call our office at 604-984-4601 to discuss your surgical history.back to top>>>

Who is a candidate for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy?
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy is designed for people experiencing:

• Pain due to herniated or bulging lumbar discs for more than four weeks.
• Recurrent pain from a failed back surgery for more than six months.
• Persistent pain from degenerated disc not responding to four weeks of therapy.
• Patients available for four weeks of treatment protocol.
• Patient at least 18 years of age.back to top>>>

Who is not a candidate?
Some conditions exclude patients from undergoing Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression.  These include:

• Appliances such as pedicle screws and rods
• Pregnancy
• Lumbar fusion within the past 6 months
• Metastatic cancer
• Severe osteoporosis
• Spondylolisthesis  
• Recent compression fracture of lumbar spine 
• Pars defect
• Aortic aneurysm
• Pelvic or abdominal cancer
• Disc space infections
• Severe peripheral neuropathy
• Hemiplegia, paraplegia, or cognitive dysfunction.back to top>>

Serious back and neck pain in the form of sciatica, herniated disc, bulging disc, or spinal stenosis can be treated using non surgical spinal decompression. Learn more about this safe and easy back pain treatment offered by Vancouver Spinal Decompression Center by reading about our chiropractic services; check out the spinal decompression reviews from our satisfied clients; read questions and answers about spinal decompression; do your own spinal decompression research; visit the spinal decompression education center; and read Vancouver Spinal Decompression Center spinal decompression blog.

Vancouver Spinal Decompression Center is located in North Vancouver, Canada and is proud to treat residents in Vancouver suffering from back and neck pain; including everyone in for conditions ranging from herniated disc to sciatica to spinal stenosis. Individual Patient Results Varies