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How Spinal Decompression Works for Disc Pressure in Redmond
How spinal decompression works: a computerized table cycles gentle tension and release to ease pressure on an irritated disc and nerves. What a visit involves.
Spinal Decompression in Redmond, OR
Gentle tension, then release.
A non-surgical option that may help when disc-related pain keeps flaring.
- 5.0 · 216 Google reviews
- Dr. Kent caring for patients since 2012
- The clinic's own decompression table
Sound familiar?
When your back feels compressed and stiff.
Disc pain can change how long you sit, how you train and how you sleep. It can also travel into a hip, a leg, a shoulder or an arm.
Spinal decompression is one part of our chiropractic care for disc and nerve pain.
The short answer
What is spinal decompression?
Spinal decompression is a non-surgical treatment for disc-related back and neck pain. A computerized table stretches the spine in gentle cycles, building tension and then letting it go. The goal is to ease pressure on the discs and on the nerves beside them.
How it works
A gradual stretch
A computerized table applies a precise, gradual stretch to your spine.
Tension and relaxation
It cycles between gentle tension and relaxation.
One level targeted
The stretch can target the spinal level most tied to your symptoms.
Who it may suit
- A herniated or bulging disc
- Sciatica or a pinched nerve
- Degenerative disc changes
Who should not have it
- Pregnancy
- A spinal fusion, or screws, rods or an artificial disc in the spine
- A broken bone, a tumor or cancer, or an infection in the spine
- Advanced osteoporosis, or an abdominal aortic aneurysm
- New nerve warning signs, such as leg weakness
If decompression does not seem to be helping, tell your provider, because a different treatment may fit better.
Conditions we treat
When pain comes from disc and nerve pressure.
Decompression is used most here for herniated discs and sciatica.
- Low back
Back pain
Deep low back pain tied to an irritated or worn disc.
- Low back · disc
Herniated disc
A bulging or herniated disc can press on a nearby nerve.
- Low back · into the leg
Sciatica
Pain, tingling or burning that travels from the low back into the hip or leg.
- Neck
Neck pain
Considered for disc-related neck pain.
- Nerves
Neuropathy
Neuropathy is treated case by case, and some plans include decompression.
Advantages
What a session here involves.
One spinal level at a time
The table can target a specific spinal level as it stretches and releases.
X-rays you go over together
A plan often starts with X-rays your provider goes over with you.
Part of one shared plan
Decompression, adjustments, rehab and injections happen in one clinic, with one shared plan.
Compare your options
How decompression compares.
Your exam, and sometimes your imaging, decides which option fits your back.
| Option | What it involves | Often considered when | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rest and home stretching | Easing off and gentle movement at home | A new or mild flare | Sudden back pain often gets better on its own |
| Chiropractic adjustments | A controlled, hands-on force to one spinal joint | Stiff, irritated spinal joints | Often in the same plan |
| Spinal decompressionWhat we offer | A computerized table that cycles tension and relaxation | Disc-related back or neck pain | Plan length set at your evaluation |
| Surgery | An operation on a disc or the bones around it | Other therapies have not helped | We perform no surgery |
Is it a fit?
Is decompression right for your spine?
Published reference lists name these as reasons to check with us first. Your evaluation decides whether decompression fits.
Likely a good candidate if
- Sciatica from a herniated or bulging disc
- You want a non-surgical option and can keep a regular schedule
- You are ready to pair it with rehab exercises
Check with us first if you have
- Severe spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal
- A slipped vertebra or an unstable spine
- Past back surgery
- Taking a blood thinner
- Serious heart or metabolic disease, or untreated high blood pressure
What to expect
What a session is like.
- Before
You settle on the table
A team member positions you on the clinic's decompression table and fits the harness.
- During
The cycles
The table builds a mild stretch, holds it, then eases off. Tell the team if a position feels sensitive.
Paying for care
What decompression costs.
Prices are not posted online.
Your cost follows your plan, so it is set once your evaluation shows what you need.
Your estimate depends on
- How many sessions your plan includesVaries
- Whether adjustments and rehab are part of the planVaries
- Whether your exam calls for imagingVaries
- Whether you pay over time with financingVaries
Your totalReviewed with you at your consultation
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Why Advanced Pain Solutions
Decompression as part of a bigger plan.
The team includes two Doctors of Chiropractic and a family nurse practitioner.
Decompression sits beside adjustments in the care our Redmond chiropractor team provides.
Your care is led by
Dr. Kent Rookstool, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic and founder
Dr. Kent prioritizes taking the time to understand what is driving symptoms so patients can feel confident in both their diagnosis and their plan moving forward.
- Caring for patients since 2012
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic West
- Works with professional and amateur athletes
By the numbers
3
Licensed providers on the team
Patients on decompression and disc care
5.0 · 216 Google reviews
...Unlike my previous chiropractor that only focused on relieving the pain, APS is focused on fixing the root issues w/ restoration injections, spinal decompression, spinal adjustments, and effective, whole body stretching exercises. I learned I had a pinched nerve which had developed from a minor, herniated disk from 25 years ago....
Staff is very friendly, helpful and easy to work with. It is time consuming but totally worth it. Im only a couple weeks in, but the adjustments, PT, injections, and decompression have given me more mobility and less pain.
Great team of professionals from the front desk to the team thats works with you on each step of way from compression machines to physical exercises to adjustment table....
Individual results vary.
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Regular sessions, a short drive.
From downtown Bend, the clinic is about 24 minutes (16.6 miles) north on Highway 97. It is also about 5 minutes from St. Charles Redmond.
Named for location only; Advanced Pain Solutions is not affiliated with the places named.
1020 SW Indian Ave Ste 100, Redmond, OR 97756 · (541) 923-6024
Mon to Thu 9 AM to 6 PM
- TerrebonneHighway 97 · 6.5 mi11min
- Eagle Crest ResortHighway 126 · 6.1 mi13min
- PrinevilleHighway 126 · 18.4 mi22min
- BendHighway 97 · 16.6 mi24min
- SistersHighway 126 · 19.6 mi30min
- MadrasHighway 97 · 29.8 mi48min
Your first visit
Find out if decompression fits.
Schedule a consultation. We will evaluate your symptoms, review what you have tried, and explain which options may fit your goals.
Request a time
Call (541) 923-6024. Mornings or afternoons, Monday to Thursday.
Understand what is driving it
We look at how your pain behaves, what movements trigger it, and what tissues may be involved.
A clear plan
We walk you through what we find in plain language and outline next steps that match your goals.
- Pay over time
- Cherry financing. No hard credit checks.
- No referral
- No referral is needed.
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 9 AM to 6 PM
Questions
Spinal decompression questions, answered.
Still unsure? Call (541) 923-6024, Monday to Thursday.
What are the downsides of spinal decompression?
The main downside is that it may not work for you, and results differ from one back to the next. It is also not a fit for every spine, so your exam comes before any session.
How long does it take to fully decompress your spine?
It varies. A typical decompression plan runs 4 to 16 sessions. The number depends on how severe the problem is, how long the injury has been there, your age and your activity level.
A session typically lasts 30 to 45 minutes. Depending on severity, a first session may be as short as 15 minutes so your body can adjust.
Is this the same as decompression surgery?
No. The name covers both. Surgical decompression removes bone or disc tissue to take pressure off a nerve. Nonsurgical decompression uses a table to stretch the spine, with no incision.
We offer the nonsurgical kind and perform no surgery.
How is decompression different from an inversion table?
An inversion table is a type of traction that uses gravity: the table tilts, and your own body weight stretches the spine. It is usually done at home on your own. A decompression table is computer-guided and runs in the clinic.
Can I have decompression after back surgery?
It depends on the type of surgery, how long ago it was and whether screws or rods were placed. Bring your surgical records and any recent imaging to your evaluation. Your provider reviews them before deciding whether decompression is safe for you, and suggests other options when it is not.
Do I need an MRI before spinal decompression?
Not always. If you already have an MRI of your back or neck, bring it to your evaluation so it can be part of the decision. Your exam decides whether more imaging is needed before your first session.
What if I have new leg weakness or bladder changes?
Get prompt medical care before any decompression. Published reference lists exclude people with nerve warning signs from non-surgical spinal decompression. They include new leg weakness from nerve damage and signs of pressure on the spinal cord. New problems with bladder or sexual function count too.
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