Gentle, Chiropractor-Controlled Care for Disc & Nerve Pressure
At Vartanyan Chiropractic, spinal decompression therapy is performed using the Cox® Flexion-Distraction Table, an advanced chiropractic technique designed to gently reduce pressure on spinal discs, joints, and irritated nerves.
This specialized, chiropractor-controlled treatment helps create space within the spine, improve mobility, and support disc recovery without aggressive force or invasive procedures.
Patients in Glendale and surrounding communities often seek spinal decompression as a non-surgical option for persistent back pain, disc injury, and nerve-related symptoms.
What Is Spinal Decompression Therapy?
Spinal decompression is a controlled treatment that uses gentle, rhythmic spinal motion to reduce internal disc pressure and improve spinal mechanics.
Unlike generalized traction devices, the Cox® Flexion-Distraction technique allows precise, clinician-guided movement tailored to the patient’s diagnosis, tolerance, and stage of recovery.
This approach is commonly recommended when disc compression, inflammation, or nerve irritation contributes to ongoing pain or functional limitation.
Common Reasons Patients Seek This Service
Care combines chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, therapeutic exercise, and supportive modalities based on your exam findings, symptoms, and recovery goals.
- Herniated discs
- Bulging discs
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spinal stenosis
- Sciatica and radiating leg pain
- Cervical or lumbar radiculopathy
- Chronic neck or low back pain
- Discogenic headaches
- Facet irritation associated with disc dysfunction
- Motor vehicle accident-related spinal compression injuries
A comprehensive examination is required to determine whether this treatment is appropriate.
Benefits of Clinician-Directed Decompression
- Reduce disc pressure and nerve irritation
- Improve spinal joint mobility
- Support disc hydration and nutrient exchange
- Decrease muscle guarding associated with disc injury
- Improve tolerance to movement and activity
What to Expect During Treatment?
During spinal decompression, you will be positioned comfortably on the specialized Cox® table while the chiropractor performs controlled movements to reduce spinal pressure and improve mobility.
Care may be combined with supportive therapies when clinically appropriate, including soft tissue therapy, therapeutic modalities, stabilization exercises, and postural guidance.
Why this approach matters?
Why We Use the Cox® Flexion-Distraction Table?
Many clinics offer mechanical traction devices. The Cox® technique allows hands-on, clinician-directed decompression, enabling precise control, improved patient comfort, and individualized treatment.
This advanced table is not commonly available in all chiropractic offices and allows care to be adapted to complex disc and nerve conditions.