Cervical Decompression

Cervical decompression therapy represents a revolutionary, non-surgical approach to treating neck pain that has transformed outcomes for Marietta and East Cobb patients suffering from herniated discs, bulging discs, pinched nerves, and degenerative disc disease. At Feidy Chiropractic, we utilize state-of-the-art decompression technology that gently stretches the cervical spine, creating negative pressure within the disc space to promote retraction of herniated material and improve nutrient flow to damaged tissues. Clinical research published in the Journal of Neurosurgery demonstrates that spinal decompression therapy achieves success rates exceeding 86% for disc-related neck pain. For residents of East Cobb dealing with the strain of daily commutes on Johnson Ferry Road or long hours at desks in the Cumberland business district, our cervical decompression offers relief that medication alone cannot provide.

Our clinic offers two distinct forms of cervical decompression to accommodate each patient's specific condition and comfort level. Vertical (seated) cervical traction positions the patient upright while gentle, controlled forces are applied to decompress the cervical spine—particularly effective for Marietta professionals with acute disc herniations. Horizontal cervical traction allows the patient to lie down in a relaxed position, enabling more sustained decompression sessions ideal for chronic conditions and East Cobb seniors seeking relief from cervical spondylosis and stenosis. Studies from the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation show that patients receiving regular decompression therapy experience 70% greater improvement in neck pain and mobility compared to those receiving conventional treatment alone. Whether you're a parent dealing with "tech neck" from managing family schedules at East Cobb Park events or an athlete recovering from injury sustained at Harrison Park, our dual-approach methodology ensures optimal treatment outcomes.

The mechanism behind cervical decompression is elegantly simple yet profoundly effective. As controlled traction forces separate the vertebrae, negative pressure develops within the disc space, drawing bulging or herniated disc material back toward the center while simultaneously promoting the influx of oxygen, nutrients, and healing fluids. This process, known as imbibition, is essential for disc regeneration and cannot be achieved through passive treatments or medication. Research from the European Spine Journal confirms that decompression therapy increases disc height by an average of 1.5mm—a significant improvement that reduces nerve impingement and associated symptoms. For Marietta residents experiencing radiating arm pain, numbness, or tingling from compressed cervical nerve roots, our decompression protocols combined with precise digital X-ray diagnostics enable targeted treatment of the exact vertebral levels causing dysfunction.

Cervical decompression therapy is particularly beneficial for conditions that have proven resistant to other conservative treatments. Patients with herniated cervical discs at C4-C5, C5-C6, or C6-C7 levels—the most common sites of disc pathology—often experience significant relief within 4-6 weeks of beginning treatment. Those suffering from cervical radiculopathy, where compressed nerves cause pain, weakness, or numbness radiating into the shoulders, arms, or hands, typically see improvement in symptoms as decompression reduces pressure on affected nerve roots. For East Cobb's active population participating in tennis leagues at Harrison Tennis Center or golf at Indian Hills Country Club, cervical decompression addresses the repetitive strain injuries that often accompany these activities. The therapy is also highly effective for whiplash injuries sustained in automobile accidents on Roswell Road or Lower Roswell Road, helping restore proper cervical curvature and disc health.

Our comprehensive cervical decompression program integrates multiple therapeutic modalities to maximize patient outcomes. Each session may include preparatory cold laser therapy to reduce inflammation and enhance tissue receptiveness to decompression, followed by the primary traction treatment, and concluded with therapeutic exercises to strengthen supporting musculature. This integrated approach, supported by precise chiropractic adjustments, addresses not just the disc pathology but the entire kinetic chain affecting cervical function. Clinical data from the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy demonstrates that combined decompression and rehabilitation protocols reduce recurrence rates by 65% compared to decompression alone. For families throughout Cobb County—from Sope Creek to Terrell Mill, from Fullers Park to Morgan Falls—we provide the most advanced, evidence-based cervical care available in North Metro Atlanta.