A common non-surgical treatment for stretching the spine. Spinal decompression is effective for alleviating pain and pressure. During a spinal decompression, a care provider stretches the spine with the intention of “tricking” the paraspinal muscles into circumventing the natural reaction of spasming or tightening. Spinal compression allows for the space between each vertebra to create the right setting for displaced or misaligned discs to return to the correct position. As a result, painful pressure on the spine is alleviated. In addition to relieving pain, a spinal decompression is also effective for increasing blood flow that fosters natural healing in the body. At Integrated Physical Medicine, our doctors utilize a computerized decompression table to record the body’s response during stretching. This enables us to customize treatment for each patient to produce optimal results.