Relief for discs under pressure.
Herniated discs, bulging discs, and chronic low-back or neck pain often trace back to the same problem: compressed discs pressing on nerves. Spinal decompression gently stretches the spine to relieve that pressure and give the disc room to heal.
Nonsurgical spinal decompression is a set of procedures performed without surgery that focuses on relieving pressure on the vertebrae in your spine. Our team works to find the root cause of your pain through a series of treatments — all done in our Johnson City office on Browns Mill Road.
- Non-surgical
- Safe and natural — no medications
- Improved mood and activity levels
- Comfortable enough that many patients relax completely during sessions
A safe and effective way to treat back pain.
During the procedure, you're positioned on an adjustable table while specialized equipment gently stretches your spine.
This relieves pressure that results from bulging or herniated discs, pinched nerves, or spinal curvature that causes sciatica. Decompression can be used alone or alongside other care — it pairs naturally with our chiropractic adjustments — to help you reach your best possible outcome in relief and movement.
Get your spine back to its natural working state.
Spinal decompression works by gradually stretching the compressed discs in the spine while providing relief for pain and discomfort.
It can help relieve pressure on nerves, muscles, and ligaments while improving your range of motion — giving your body time to gradually repair itself without drugs or surgery. It's an effective treatment approach that may help greatly improve your quality of life.
- Relieves pressure on nerves, muscles, and ligaments
- Improves range of motion
- Pain relief without drugs or surgery
- One of the most popular treatments offered by chiropractors
- An alternative worth trying before considering surgery
Not sure how many sessions you'd need? Ask us — we're happy to connect you with patients who can share their experiences.
Conditions we treat.
Herniated and bulging discs
A herniated disc is a very common back problem, and compression through the vertebrae can be an extremely dangerous situation. It's important to treat it as soon as possible to decompress the spine and avoid permanent nerve damage. Many patients are told therapy won't help them recover from a herniated disc — but it most definitely can with our decompression therapy, which reduces pain by decompressing the discs between each vertebra.
Pinched nerves and sciatica
Pinched nerves happen when too much pressure is placed on the spinal nerves by surrounding muscles, bones, or other tissues — most commonly from bulging discs or spinal stenosis. They can cause shooting pain down the leg (sciatica), loss of sensation, and chronic pain with no injury to explain it. Because spinal nerve roots carry messages between your brain and body around the clock, irritation can radiate pain into the arms and legs.
Ruptured discs and degeneration
A spinal disc may rupture under greater-than-normal stress, and ruptures can also occur with spinal osteoarthritis, spondylosis, or Scheuermann's disease. Ruptured discs are usually associated with back pain — and when they narrow the spinal canal, they can also cause leg pain and weakness when walking.
Cost, coverage & booking.
How much does it cost, and how do I get started?
Your first visit — a full consultation and exam with specialty X-rays — is just $60. From there we build a personalized plan and go over your options and pricing together, so you know exactly what fits your situation.
Can you help with coverage or payment options?
Absolutely — coverage and payment options depend on your situation, so call us at (423) 299-1895 and we'll walk you through what's available for you.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly with us.
How long does an appointment take?
Plan for about an hour on your first visit. Follow-up visits are usually 15–30 minutes.
Find out if spinal decompression is right for you.
Book a $60 spinal exam with specialty X-rays at our Johnson City office — serving patients throughout the Tri-Cities, including Jonesborough, Elizabethton, Kingsport, Bristol, and Greeneville.