Is decompression the same as traction?

No. Modern decompression uses controlled, computer-guided forces designed to create negative pressure inside the disc — basic traction can't replicate that.

How long until I feel a difference?

Many patients notice meaningful change within 2–4 weeks. Full plans usually run 8–12 weeks depending on the disc and nerve findings.

Is decompression safe if I've had back surgery before?

Often yes, but it depends on what was done. Dr. Smith reviews surgical history and imaging before recommending decompression.

Will insurance cover it?

Coverage varies by plan. We verify your benefits before treatment so there are no surprises.

Spine

Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression

Name: Big Mountain Chiropractic & Neuropathy
Address: 6446 Highway 93 South, Whitefish, MT, 59937, US
Telephone: (406) 730-7258
Price range: $$

Take the pressure off the disc.
Without surgery.

Bulging and herniated discs respond to precise, computer-guided unloading — not guesswork. At Big Mountain Chiropractic in Whitefish, decompression protocols are matched to the exact disc level driving your pain, with progress measured at every stage.

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Serving Whitefish and the Flathead Valley.

What this program delivers

Benefits

Unloads compressed discs to ease nerve pain
Drug-free and non-surgical
Computer-guided forces matched to your specific disc level
Most patients describe sessions as relaxing
Can help patients postpone or avoid disc surgery

Who this program is for

Conditions we treat

Sciatica
Herniated or bulging disc
Degenerative disc disease
Chronic low back pain
Pinched lumbar or cervical nerve
Failed conservative care (PT, injections)

How It Works

Your spinal decompression program, step by step.

Disc-specific exam & imaging review

Dr. Smith reviews your MRI or X-rays and performs a targeted exam to confirm the disc level driving your pain.

Personalized decompression protocol

Pull angle, force, and cycle pattern are dialed in to the exact disc — not a one-size-fits-all setting.

Layered supportive therapies

Anti-inflammatory therapies and nerve-glide rehab support each session so progress sticks between visits.

Reassessment & stabilization

Range, pain, and function are re-measured. We add core and hip stabilization to keep the disc from re-loading the same way.

What to expect

A clear course of care, measured along the way.

First visit

Disc-specific exam and imaging review to confirm the exact level driving your pain.

Weeks 1–4

Decompression sessions matched to your disc, with supportive care between visits.

Weeks 6–12

Objective reassessment, then stabilization work so the disc is protected long-term.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Related conditions

Herniated Disc Sciatica Degenerative Disc Disease

Related services

Herniated Disc Treatment Sciatica Relief Precision Chiropractic

Clinical note: This information is educational and does not replace an individual examination or medical diagnosis. Recommendations depend on your history and findings.

Find out whether spinal decompression is right for you.

Start with a $47 new patient evaluation and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.

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