Pain shooting down your leg or arm? The disc may be the cause — decompression may be the fix.
We treat lumbar and cervical disc herniations and bulging discs with the DRX9000, a non-surgical decompression system built to take pressure off the nerve root causing your radiating pain.
Gentle computer-controlled traction separates the vertebrae, creating negative pressure that draws the disc back off the nerve.
How spinal decompression relieves radiating pain
The DRX9000 applies precise, computer-controlled traction in cycles — not a static stretch. That distinction is what allows it to create true negative pressure inside the disc.
Vertebrae are gently separated
Logarithmic pull-and-relax cycles increase the space between the affected vertebrae without triggering the muscle guarding that a static stretch causes.
Negative pressure forms in the disc
The pressure drop inside the disc draws herniated or bulging material back toward the center, off the compressed nerve root.
Radiating pain begins to ease
As pressure on the nerve root drops, radiating pain, numbness, and tingling down the leg or arm typically start to improve over a course of sessions.
Signs your pain may be coming from a disc
Not sure if decompression is right for you? Let's talk it through — free, no obligation.
Spend 15 minutes on the phone with our team going over your symptoms — and imaging, if you have it — to see whether DRX9000 decompression is a fit for your disc herniation or bulge.
Submitting texts your info straight to our office at (716) 248-2825 — we'll confirm your appointment time.
Before you call
Is spinal decompression the same as regular traction?+
No. The DRX9000 uses computer-controlled, logarithmic pull-and-relax cycles rather than a constant pull, which is what allows it to create true negative pressure inside the disc instead of just stretching the muscles around it.
Do I need an MRI first?+
Not necessarily. If you already have imaging, bring it — it helps confirm whether decompression is a good fit. If you don't, we'll evaluate your symptoms directly during your visit.
How many sessions does it usually take?+
It varies by case. Most decompression plans run over several weeks of sessions — your exam is where we'd map out a plan specific to your disc level and symptoms.
Is this covered by insurance?+
Spinal decompression is typically not covered by insurance. Because of that, we offer affordable treatment programs that can be paid over time so cost isn't a barrier to care.
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