Treatment
Spinal Decompression Therapy
Your knees do not work alone. When the spine and lower back are out of balance, your joints pay the price, and spinal decompression helps relieve that strain.
Spinal decompression therapy uses gentle, controlled traction to take pressure off the spine and the nerves that run through it. It eases back pain and supports the whole kinetic chain that your knees and hips depend on. It is part of the bigger-picture care that sets this practice apart.
You lie comfortably while the table applies a slow, targeted stretch to the spine. That gentle pull creates space between the vertebrae, relieves pressure on discs and nerves, and encourages healthier movement. The session is relaxing and completely non-invasive.
Pain and dysfunction in the lower back can change how you walk and stand, which then overloads the knees. Easing that pressure helps the whole chain move better. Dr. Sarah Scharf includes spinal work when the source of joint pain reaches beyond the joint itself.
FAQFrequently Asked Questions
It helps patients with back pain, nerve irritation, or knee and hip issues that trace back to spinal alignment and movement.
You rest on a comfortable table while it does the work. Most people find the gentle stretch soothing.
Sessions are short and relaxing, and your plan sets how many you need after a full exam.
It is most effective as part of a coordinated approach that also addresses how you move day to day.
There is no downtime. Relief often builds steadily across a series of sessions.
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