What is Spinal Decompression Therapy?

Spinal Decompression Therapy is a non-surgical treatment for spinal conditions including herniated discs, bulging discs, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, and chronic back pain.

These conditions create a lack of space between the vertebrae of the lumbar spine. This decreases the space for nerves and movement, producing pressure, pain, and inflammation. Spinal Decompression Therapy is a painless and safe treatment that works by creating a pull on your lower lumbar segments and opening the joints of the lumbar spine.

Atlas Spinal Decompression Therapy

At Yorkville Sports Med, we are proud to bring you The Atlas Spinal Decompression and The Atlas Back Pain Program. The Atlas program has been a staple in our community, helping hundreds of people suffering from back pain re-gain their active lifestyles. Here are some of the accomplishments our therapy team is proud of.

What is the Atlas Back Pain Program?

The Atlas back pain program is a combination of the 3 most effective therapies for low back pain:

Advanced Spinal Decompression

Painless treatment that works by creating a pull on your lower lumbar and opening the joints of the lumbar spine.

Atlas Manual Therapy

Releasing tight musculature before your decompression  minimizes muscle guarding and allows a more effective decompression session.

Laser Therapy

Therapeutic lasers are penetrated deep into the spine for effective healing, pain relief, and inflammation reduction, boosting your healing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are a few commonly asked questions regarding Spinal Decompression Therapy in Toronto

Do I Qualify For Spinal Decompression?

At the Yorkville Sports Medicine Clinic we understand that each patient is unique and this is why you will undergo a variety of neurological and orthopedic tests to understand the exact cause of your pain. Once our team of expert therapists has uncovered the exact cause of your pain we will create an individualized spinal decompression protocol tailored exactly for your needs.

Along with taking an in-depth thorough examination and creating your specific decompression protocol, we are proud to have a one of a kind spinal decompression unit not found anywhere else in Canada. This leading edge technology allows our therapists to pin-point the exact area of decompression and set parameters that will target the exact cause of your back pain.

What Conditions Does Non-Invasive Spinal Decompression Treat?

• Disc Bulges or Disc Herniations: If you have been diagnosed with a disc issue that is causing you to be in pain for prolonged periods spinal decompression may be just right for you. Once we have pinpointed the exact cause of your pain, we are then able to target your lower back segment and help induce the healing effect of spinal decompression.
  

• Sciatica: If you are having nagging and disabling sciatic like symptoms and have been unable to find relief, spinal decompression can help you get back on your feet and return to a normal life. By inducing and decreasing pressure on your sciatic nerve this form of therapy can help you get results you never thought were possible.
  

• Degenerative Disc Disease: Getting diagnosed with degenerative disc disease can be a very scary time, especially if you have tried many therapies without relief. Luckily for you spinal decompression has been shown to help with this condition and has provided many patients with relief.

• Chronic Back Pain: Back pain that just won’t go away usually begins to make structural changes in your spine, making it tricky to treat with conventional therapy. This can be due to a number of things, but as most long-term issues with the spine go, it will lead to compressive changes. This makes spinal decompression a top choice for this type of pain.
  

What Are The Benefits Of Spinal Decompression?

Below are some of the most common type of injuries that are seen by our team of specialists;

• Decreasing pain intensity: Many patients have noticed a dramatic decrease in their pain levels after undergoing this cutting-edge therapy.
  

• Decreasing nerve pain: The method in which spinal decompression works is ideal for relieving debilitating nerve pain. By helping gap your joints and helping your discs heal this intron will put less pressure on your nerves and help decrease your radicular symptoms.
  

• Decreasing muscle tension: As our team is able to precisely treat your area of concern and help induce motion in your joints which will allow your muscles to finally relax.
  

• Increases in your movement: As your nerve pain decreases and your muscles start to get looser, you will notice that you will now be able to move more freely.

Does The Scientific Literature Support The Use Of Spinal Decompression?

Many research studies have been done on the use of non-invasive spinal decompression, and it has been shown that spinal decompression does have many benefits. One study showed that 92% of patients enrolled in the study had beneficial effects of spinal decompression.

Do I need a doctor's referral for non-surgical spinal decompression therapy?

Although many surgeons and doctors do refer patients for non-surgical spinal decompression, a direct referral from your physician is not required. Our team of highly trained healthcare professionals will determine if this therapy is best for you!

What Makes Spinal Decompression Different At The Yorkville Sports Medicine Clinic?

We are very proud to say that we offer the latest and most advanced spinal decompression table; the 2019 Triton DTS 6E electronic traction table. In fact, this traction table is the only one of its kind in Canada and will be used to help you with your needs.

What makes this table so special is that it:

• Utilizes modern day and latest technology, allowing your therapist to be in total control of your treatment, something other traction tables lack.
  

• Has a broad array of settings to ensure that you are receiving specialized and individualized care
  

• It is also completely electronic and easily adjustable so we can ensure you are always comfortable while receiving optimal care.
  

• It’s a six section treatment table that allows maximal relaxation for you.
  

• It has a full range of accessories so it can be tailored to suit your needs.
  

• Heated cushions are available

How do I book an appointment?