Spinal decompression — for the disc pain that has not responded to anything else.

Non-surgical, computer-controlled traction therapy that reduces pressure on herniated discs and irritated nerves. Most frequently used for slipped disc, sciatica, and chronic disc-related pain — usually as part of a wider FCM treatment plan.

First consultation$88 · 45 min with a doctor

Session lengthEach session takes 20–30 minutes and is comfortable for most patients.

Treatment arcTypically 10–20 sessions over 6–10 weeks, depending on diagnosis and response.

What it is

Spinal decompression is a computer-controlled traction therapy that gently stretches the spine to reduce pressure on the discs and surrounding nerves. The negative pressure created within the disc encourages retraction of herniated material and increases the flow of nutrients into the affected area to support healing.

How it works

You lie on a treatment table while a calibrated mechanical traction unit applies gentle, cycled lengthening force to the targeted spinal segment. The intensity is set per patient, per session, based on diagnosis and tolerance.

Who it is for

Slipped disc
Sciatica
Spinal stenosis
Chronic back or neck pain
Disc degeneration

Where this is NOT the right answer

Contraindications + honest screening

Acute spinal fractures, advanced osteoporosis with vertebral fragility, abdominal aortic aneurysm, untreated spinal tumour, and pregnancy. We screen for all contraindications at the first consultation.

What a session looks like

Each session takes 20–30 minutes and is comfortable for most patients. It is non-invasive, drug-free, and requires no recovery time.

Typical treatment arc

Typically 10–20 sessions over 6–10 weeks, depending on diagnosis and response.

Where this service fits

Spinal decompression therapy is one component of the broader Functional Correction Method — used in isolation only where a multi-modal plan is not clinically indicated.
Each session is preceded by a brief reassessment so the treatment evolves with the patient.
If this modality is not the right fit for your condition, we will say so at the first consultation.

Frequently asked

Common questions.

Our patient-care team is happy to walk through anything else over the phone or WhatsApp.

Most patients tolerate the treatment well. Some modalities produce a firm pressure or pulsing sensation; we calibrate intensity to your tolerance and your clinical presentation.

Spinal decompression therapy is delivered by a doctor-led clinical team trained in chiropractic and osteopathy. The diagnostic approach, the treatment modalities, and the structural-correction focus differ from general physiotherapy — although both have their place.

Yes, when performed by trained clinicians within the indications. Every patient is assessed at the first consultation to confirm the modality is clinically appropriate for their condition.

Book your first consultation

Speak to a clinician about what is causing your pain.

Your first visit is a structured 45-minute assessment — full clinical history, postural and movement screening, and a clear explanation of what we find before any treatment plan is designed.

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