Spinal Decompression

Bay View's Only Dual Triton DTS Decompression Provider

Experience advanced, non-surgical treatment for herniated discs, sciatica, and chronic back or neck pain with our state-of-the-art Triton DTS decompression system.

What is Spinal Decompression?

Spinal decompression is a non-invasive therapy that gently stretches the spine, creating negative pressure within the discs. This negative pressure encourages herniated or bulging disc material to retract, taking pressure off pinched nerves and promoting healing through increased blood flow and nutrient exchange.

Our dual Triton DTS tables allow us to treat both low back (lumbar) and neck (cervical) conditions with precision and comfort.

What a Session Actually Feels Like

Here's the honest answer to the question everyone wants to ask: no, it doesn't hurt. You lie on the table fully clothed, a padded harness holds you in position, and the computer applies slow pull-and-release cycles calibrated to your body and your condition. Most patients describe it as a gentle, rhythmic stretch. Plenty of them find it relaxing enough to doze off.

Sessions last 20-30 minutes, there's no soreness that keeps you off your feet, and you can drive yourself home and go about your day. If anything ever feels wrong during a session, the system has a patient safety switch that stops treatment instantly.

Isn't This Just an Inversion Table?

No, and the difference matters. An inversion table hangs your entire body weight upside down as one static stretch. It can't target the specific disc that's injured, can't control how much force reaches it, and can't adapt to how your body responds.

The Triton DTS system does the opposite: it applies computer-controlled force at a specific angle chosen to target your specific spinal segment, and it cycles between pull and release rather than holding one continuous stretch. That cyclic, targeted loading is what creates the negative disc pressure that encourages herniated material to retract. A static hang, whether from an inversion table or a doorway traction kit, simply can't reproduce that. If home traction gadgets fixed disc herniations, we wouldn't own two of these tables.

Conditions We Treat

Why Choose Our Decompression Therapy?

• Dual Table System: We're Bay View's only clinic with two Triton DTS tables - both can treat low back OR neck problems
• FDA-Cleared Technology: Proven safe and effective for disc-related conditions
• 86% Success Rate: Clinical studies show high effectiveness for herniated discs
• Non-Surgical: Avoid the risks, cost, and recovery time of surgery
• Comfortable Treatment: Gentle, pain-free therapy you can relax through
• No Downtime: Return to normal activities immediately
• Customized Protocols: Treatment tailored to your specific condition

Decompression or Adjustments: Which Do You Need?

You don't have to figure this out yourself. That's what the examination is for. But here's how we generally think about it:

• Disc problems and nerve pain (herniations, bulges, sciatica, radiating arm or leg pain): decompression is usually where we start, because disc problems need to be addressed at the source
• Stiffness, arthritis, and general joint dysfunction: chiropractic adjustments are often the better primary tool, restoring motion to restricted joints
• Long-standing postural and curve problems: corrective traction addresses the underlying spinal shape, and it's often where we transition after decompression has calmed the disc down

Many patients get a combination: decompression to resolve the disc problem, then adjustments and corrective traction to restore proper biomechanics so the problem is less likely to come back.

What to Expect

Initial Consultation: We'll review your history, perform an examination, and may take X-rays if needed to determine if decompression is right for you.

Treatment Sessions: You'll lie comfortably on the table while the system applies gentle, computer-controlled traction. Sessions typically last 20-30 minutes and feel like a gentle stretching sensation.

Treatment Plan: Most patients undergo 15-20 sessions over 4-6 weeks. Many experience relief within the first few treatments, with continued improvement throughout the care plan.

After Decompression: Feeling better isn't the finish line. Once your symptoms improve and stabilize, we typically transition to corrective care (adjustments and traction) to restore proper spinal mechanics, because the goal is fixing the problem that caused the disc trouble in the first place, not just quieting it down.

Am I a Candidate?

Spinal decompression is highly effective for many disc-related conditions, but it's not right for everyone. You may be a good candidate if you:

• Have chronic low back or neck pain (lasting more than 4 weeks)
• Have been diagnosed with a herniated, bulging, or degenerative disc
• Experience radiating pain (sciatica, arm pain)
• Want to avoid surgery
• Haven't found relief with traditional chiropractic or physical therapy alone

During your consultation, Dr. Fritz will determine if decompression therapy is appropriate for your specific condition.

When Decompression Is Not the Right Fit

Honesty first: decompression is a great tool, but it's not for everyone. It's typically not appropriate if you:

• Are pregnant
• Have severe osteoporosis
• Have a spinal fracture, tumor, or infection
• Have certain surgical hardware in your spine, such as a fusion with instrumentation

We screen for all of these during your consultation. If decompression isn't right for your situation, we'll tell you so and point you toward what is, whether that's a different treatment here or a referral elsewhere.

Cost and Insurance: The Straight Answer

Insurance coverage for spinal decompression varies by plan, so we don't make blanket promises. Here's how we handle it instead: before any treatment begins, we verify your benefits and sit down with you to go over exactly what your plan covers and what you would pay out of pocket. That conversation happens at the same visit where we review your X-rays and recommended treatment plan, so you have the full picture (clinical and financial) before you commit to anything.