When a herniated or bulging disc is responsible for the nerve compression, spinal decompression therapy may be appropriate. The treatment uses a controlled traction force to create negative pressure within the disc, which can help retract the herniated material and reduce the pressure on the nerve. Not every pinched nerve involves a disc, and decompression is only applied when the disc is confirmed as part of the problem.
Dr. Bronstein evaluates disc involvement before recommending decompression at Beacon Clinic of Chiropractic. When it fits the case, it works alongside chiropractic adjustment to address both the disc and the surrounding spinal mechanics contributing to the compression.
