SPINAL DECOMPRESSION & TRACTION • ATLANTA
Supported relief for selected neck and back conditions.
Spinal traction and non-surgical decompression use controlled positioning and gentle mechanical force to temporarily reduce pressure and improve comfort for appropriately selected patients.
A THOUGHTFUL APPROACH
Traction is one option—not the entire plan.
Dr. Karpus first evaluates your symptoms, medical history, neurological signs, movement, and treatment goals. When appropriate, traction or decompression may be used to provide short-term symptom relief and make movement or exercise more comfortable. It is not presented as a guaranteed way to permanently change a disc or spine.
Comfort first. Movement next. Progress built around you.
Care may include
- Physical therapy evaluation and safety screening
- Positioning based on the involved spinal region
- Manual or mechanical traction when appropriate
- Response monitoring during and after treatment
- Mobility and strengthening exercises
- Activity, posture, and self-management guidance
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Built around what you need to get back to.
Selected neck or lower-back pain presentations
Symptoms that improve with supported unloading
Certain radiating arm or leg symptoms after evaluation
People who tolerate traction comfortably
Patients who want a non-surgical treatment option
Rehabilitation plans needing short-term symptom support
COMMON QUESTIONS
What to know before your visit.
What is the difference between traction and spinal decompression?+
The terms are often used interchangeably in consumer marketing. Both generally describe applying a controlled pulling force to the spine. The equipment, positioning, and treatment settings may differ, but neither term guarantees a permanent structural change.
Does spinal decompression fix a herniated disc?+
It should not be described as a guaranteed disc correction. Some appropriately selected patients may experience temporary symptom relief, which can help them participate more comfortably in movement and rehabilitation.
Is traction safe for everyone?+
No. Certain fractures, instability, severe osteoporosis, neurological changes, pregnancy-related considerations, and other medical factors may make traction inappropriate. Screening comes first.
Will traction be my only treatment?+
Usually not. When used, it is commonly paired with education, movement, strengthening, hands-on care, or other strategies based on your examination and goals.
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