- Elliott Chiropractic serves Lenoir City, TN, and surrounding areas, offering over 25 years of experience and having treated thousands of patients.
- Among their core offerings is nonsurgical spinal decompression, which they promote as a safe, painless, and effective treatment for conditions such as degenerative disc disease, disc herniations and bulges, and sciatica.
- They use state-of-the-art equipment, FDAcleared for treating disc-related pain, designed to restore disc hydration and relieve nerve pressure.
How It Works
- The therapy involves gently stretching the spine with a specialized treatment table in cycles of traction and relaxation.
- This process creates negative pressure (a vacuum) inside the disc, which can draw bulging or herniated material inward, relieving pressure on nearby nerves like the sciatic nerve.
- Increased circulation of water, oxygen, and nutrients into the disc supports the body’s natural healing.
Conditions Treatable
- Sciatica, typically caused by compression of the sciatic nerve from a disc issue.
- Bulging or herniated discs, often confirmed with MRI or CT.
- Degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, and even chronic pain that hasn’t responded to other treatments.
Typical Treatment Protocol
- Most offices deliver 12–20 sessions over 4–6 weeks, and many patients notice symptom relief after just a few treatments.
- Sessions usually last 30 to 45 minutes, and many people find them relaxing or even nap during therapy. Mild initial discomfort is rare and tends to resolve quickly.
Considerations & Evidence
- While case studies and pilot reports suggest high success rates (up to ~89% relief in some conditions), the broader scientific literature on spinal decompression shows limited or mixed evidence of effectiveness.
- Spinal decompression should typically be pursued only after ruling out contraindications such as severe osteoporosis, fractures, tumors, or certain neurological deficits.
Why Choose Elliott Chiropractic for This Therapy?
- Local expertise: Over two decades treating disc-related spine conditions in Lenoir City.
- Dedicated spinal decompression program: Tailored protocols, advanced tables, and integration with chiropractic adjustments to support broader healing.
- Patient testimonials highlight effective, approachable care and explanations of treatments.
