Spinal Decompression in Calgary, AB — Relieve Disc and Nerve Pressure
Spinal decompression relieves pressure on compressed discs and nerves in the spine. It is used to treat disc herniations, sciatica, and chronic back or neck pain that has not responded to other care. At One Physio & Mobility Clinic in Calgary, spinal decompression is offered as part of our chiropractic services and coordinated with physiotherapy when needed.
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Overview
When You Need Spinal Decompression
Disc herniation, bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, and spinal stenosis all cause pain by compressing nerves or discs in the spine. Symptoms include back or neck pain that travels down the arm or leg, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the limbs. If you have tried rest, stretching, and other treatments without enough relief, spinal decompression may offer a path forward.
Signs You Should Come In
- ✔ Disc herniation causing back or leg pain
- ✔ Nerve compression symptoms including numbness or tingling
- ✔ Chronic back or neck pain not resolved with other care
- ✔ Imaging confirming disc or spinal stenosis changes
- ✔ Sciatica or arm pain with a disc-related source
How It Works
Our Spinal Decompression Process
We assess your spine and symptoms to confirm spinal decompression is appropriate for your presentation. The technique gently stretches the spine to create negative pressure in the disc space, allowing herniated material to retract and reducing nerve irritation. Sessions are comfortable and typically 20 to 30 minutes. We combine decompression with physiotherapy or manual therapy when a coordinated approach is needed.
Why One Physio
Why Choose One Physio & Mobility Clinic
Multidisciplinary team for coordinated chiro and physio care
Non-surgical, drug-free approach to disc pain
Transparent about what decompression can and cannot do
Direct billing for extended health plans
NW Calgary location serving Calgary and Airdrie
What to Expect
- Spine and neural assessment to confirm suitability
- Comfortable, non-invasive decompression sessions
- Sessions 20 to 30 minutes long
- Coordinated with physiotherapy or manual therapy
- Direct billing for extended health plans
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions is spinal decompression used for?
Spinal decompression is used for disc herniations, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, and nerve compression causing radiating arm or leg pain.
How many sessions are typically needed?
A typical spinal decompression course is 10 to 20 sessions depending on your condition and response. We reassess regularly and adjust the plan.
Is it painful?
No. Most patients find spinal decompression comfortable. You feel a gentle traction and release. Some feel immediate relief of leg or arm symptoms during the session.
Is spinal decompression covered by extended health?
Coverage varies by plan. Some extended health plans cover it under physiotherapy. We direct bill for covered services — call to confirm your specific coverage.
Do Not Wait to Get Worse on Its Own
Disc or nerve pain does not always require surgery. Call +1 (403) 984-1669 or book online. Spinal decompression is part of our Chiropractic services — visit that page to see the full range of chiropractic care at One Physio.