Non-surgical spinal decompression uses a specialized table to apply gentle, controlled traction to the spine. The intent is to create a small amount of negative pressure at the disc, which may help draw the herniated material inward slightly and improve the flow of fluid and nutrients into the disc. For a compressed and irritated disc, that relief of pressure can translate into less nerve pain over a course of sessions.
Decompression is not a single miracle appointment. It works over a series of visits, and results depend on the specific disc and the person. Dr. Bronstein uses it as part of a broader plan for herniated discs in San Luis Obispo patients, pairing it with adjustment and guidance so the whole spine supports the recovery, not the table alone.
