Spinal Decompression Therapy in South County St. Louis
At Wellness Solutions Chiropractic in South County St. Louis, we offer spinal decompression therapy to help patients find lasting relief from disc-related pain — without surgery or injections. This gentle, computer-assisted treatment relieves pressure on the spine, promotes healing, and restores mobility so you can get back to feeling your best.
What is Spinal Decompression Therapy?
At Wellness Solutions Chiropractic in South County St. Louis, we use the KDT NeuralFlex Decompression Table — one of the most advanced spinal decompression systems available — to help patients find lasting relief from back and neck pain.
This innovative technology works by using computer-controlled traction to gently stretch the spine. By carefully applying and releasing tension in cycles, the Neural Flex table helps create negative pressure within the spinal discs. This negative pressure allows bulging or herniated disc material to retract, taking pressure off irritated nerves and promoting the flow of oxygen, water, and nutrients back into the disc for natural healing.
What makes the NeuralFlex system exceptional is its customization and comfort. Dr. Lucas adjusts the table’s angles and settings to target the exact area of concern, whether in the neck, lower back, or along specific nerve pathways. The split-table design minimizes friction and ensures a smooth, comfortable experience — most patients describe it as a gentle, relaxing stretch.
How Spinal Decompression Works
Step 1 – Comfortable Positioning
At Wellness Solutions Chiropractic in South County St. Louis, we customize every spinal decompression therapy session to match your unique pain patterns and comfort level. The KDT NeuralFlex table easily adjusts in height and positioning, making it simple to get on and off — even if you’re experiencing significant pain.
Soft, adjustable pads provide gentle support so you can stay comfortable throughout your treatment. Whether you’re dealing with lower back pain, sciatica, or a herniated disc, we make sure every session feels relaxing and stress-free.
All you have to do is lie back, relax, and let the table do the work.
Step 2 – Gentle Stretching
This technology uses computer-controlled traction to gently and precisely stretch the spine. By creating cycles of tension and relaxation, the NeuralFlex system produces negative pressure within the spinal discs.
Step 3 – Promoting Healing
By creating cycles of tension and relaxation, the NeuralFlex system produces negative pressure within the spinal discs. This negative pressure allows herniated or bulging disc material to retract, relieving pressure on irritated nerves while drawing oxygen, water, and nutrients back into the disc — promoting natural healing from the inside out.
Each session builds on the last, allowing your spine to heal, stabilize, and move more freely. For many of our patients, spinal decompression therapy with the KDT NeuralFlex system has been the key to getting out of pain — and back to living an active, confident life without surgery or downtime.
Conditions Treated with Spinal Decompression
Patients in South County and greater St. Louis area often choose decompression therapy for:
- Herniated or Bulging Discs
- Sciatica and Nerve Compression
- Chronic Low Back Pain or Neck Pain
- Knee Pain
- Joint Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Facet Joint Dysfunction
- Carpal Tunnel Pain
- Hip Pain
FAQs
Why Choose Decompression Over Surgery?
Spinal decompression therapy is a safe, non-invasive alternative to spine surgery — with no anesthesia, no incisions, and no downtime. Instead of introducing new risks or a long recovery period, decompression works with your body to relieve pressure on the discs and nerves and restore natural function. While surgery may not always fix the underlying issue of disc dehydration, decompression therapy targets the source of the problem to support real healing.
Best of all, spinal decompression is FDA-cleared and backed by strong clinical research, making it a reliable and trusted treatment option for many patients seeking pain relief without surgical intervention.
How Can Decompression Therapy Improve The Healing Process Compared To Doing Nothing?
Spinal discs are avascular structures, meaning that they do not have an adequate blood supply like muscles in the body do. The lack of blood supply means that discs in the spine heal naturally at a very slow rate and current research states that a spinal disc heals in 300-500 days without treatment. By employing Decompression therapy, an osmotic interchange of fluid can be used to speed healing of the disc by up to 70% and heal that disc in less than 100 days.
How Many Decompression Sessions Will I Need?
Decompression therapy begins with a series of sessions, typically 2-3 times per week. Each session is approximately 8-12 minutes. The extent and severity of each individual’s symptoms will determine the amount of sessions that will be necessary. Most patients experience relief in just 1-2 treatments.
Is Decompression Only Used For Spinal Regions?
Our decompression table is truly different from the rest. The KDT NeuralFlex system allows us to go beyond traditional spinal decompression by also addressing nerve-related pain in the arms and legs — something most decompression tables simply can’t do.
Because we’re able to target the cervical spine, lumbar spine, and the extremities, we can help patients with conditions like carpal tunnel–type symptoms, wrist nerve pain, hip impingement, and knee-related nerve tension. The table’s advanced design enables precise traction along specific nerve pathways, relieving irritation not only in the spine but everywhere those nerves travel.
This versatility makes decompression therapy a solution for multiple pain sources, not just back problems — helping more patients find relief and get back to the activities they love.
What to Expect at Wellness Solutions Chiropractic
Step 1: Examination
Every spinal decompression journey begins with a thorough new patient examination. During this visit, our doctor evaluates your symptoms, reviews your health history, and determines whether decompression therapy is the right fit for your condition. From there, we create a personalized care plan focused on achieving safe, effective, and lasting pain relief.
Step 2: Personalized Decompression Settings
Every injury is different, so your decompression therapy should be too. After your initial examination, our doctor customizes your treatment settings to target the exact areas of concern — ensuring maximum effectiveness and comfort during every session.
Step 3: Integration with Chiropractic Adjustments and other Therapies
We often pair spinal decompression with chiropractic care and other supportive therapies to help you heal faster and feel better longer. By improving alignment, reducing inflammation, and restoring motion, these treatments work together to enhance your results and keep pain from coming back.
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