Lakewood isn’t a slow, sedentary city. With over 156,000 residents and a median age of just 38, most people here are in the thick of their working years.
Long commutes, desk-heavy jobs, physically demanding roles, and an active lifestyle outside of work all put real stress on the spine over time.
Most Lakewood residents drive to work, often close to half an hour each way. That means hours spent sitting, bracing, and absorbing vibration day after day.
Add in jobs across healthcare, construction, retail, and administration, and it’s no surprise that disc-related pain, sciatica, and chronic stiffness are common complaints we see from Lakewood patients.
This is where spinal decompression therapy stands out and why it’s become such a sought-after option.
What is Spinal Decompression Therapy
When people hear “spinal decompression,” they often imagine aggressive pulling or maybe a tug.
In reality, modern spinal decompression is controlled and precise. Our Triton DTS Spinal Decompression Table for example creates space between your vertebrae and helps the gel in your discs move back into place, reducing pressure on irritated nerves.
The negative pressure created during decompression encourages blood flow and nutrient delivery to injured discs, giving your body the environment it needs to heal naturally.
The Triton DTS table can generate up to 200 lbs of pull, enough to treat most patients effectively even those weighing up to 400 lbs.
For many Lakewood patients, this is why spinal decompression is in such high demand. This is also why having access to a Triton DTS Table matters.
Not all decompression systems are created equal, and precision is what makes the difference between temporary relief and meaningful, lasting change.
Using our spinal decompression table, we can provide gentle, targeted traction that helps:
- Reduce disc pressure to relieve pain from herniated or bulging discs
- Increase nutrient and oxygen flow to damaged discs for faster healing
- Promote spinal alignment to ease tension in surrounding muscles
- Support long-term spinal health and reduce future flare-ups
Conditions Spinal Decompression Can Help
Many Lakewood residents come to us frustrated by pain that limits their work, our Triton DTS table can help with:
Herniated or bulging discs
Spinal stenosis
Degenerative disc disease
Scoliosis
Sciatica
Chronic lower back or neck pain
Forward-head posture, sometimes called “tech neck”
Whiplash and auto accident injuries
Persistent pain after previous back surgery
For Lakewood residents balancing busy commutes, demanding jobs, or active lifestyles, spinal decompression can help you move freely again without constantly worrying about flare-ups.
What Research Says About Spinal Decompression Therapy
We don’t offer spinal decompression just because it’s advanced or high-tech. There’s solid, peer-reviewed evidence showing it works.
Herniated discs improve with decompression
A 2022 randomized trial with 30 patients found that adding spinal decompression led to 15% greater improvement in disability and 14% greater reduction in pain compared to standard therapy alone.
Disc herniation size can shrink
In a study of 60 patients with subacute lumbar herniated discs, spinal decompression over 8 weeks reduced the average herniation by nearly 28%, with about 27% of patients seeing their disc bulge shrink by more than half.
Better results with core stabilization
Research also shows that combining spinal decompression with targeted core strengthening exercises produces greater pain relief than decompression alone.
These findings show that spinal decompression isn’t just temporary relief. It can actually change the structure of your spine, relieve pressure on nerves, and help your body heal naturally.
FAQs About Spinal Decompression Therapy
What exactly is spinal decompression therapy?
Spinal decompression is a non-surgical treatment that gently stretches your spine to relieve pressure on discs and nerves. By creating space in your spine, it allows your body to heal naturally and reduces pain without the need for injections or surgery.
Who is a good candidate for spinal decompression therapy?
If you have chronic back or neck pain, sciatica, herniated or bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, or nerve pain that hasn’t improved with other treatments, spinal decompression could be an option. It’s safe even for people recovering from prior back surgeries, like a laminectomy.
Does spinal decompression therapy hurt?
Most people find it relaxing. The traction is gentle and controlled, and some patients even fall asleep during the session. You may feel slight stretching or pressure, but it should never be painful.
How many sessions will I need to see results?
Many patients notice improvement within 1 or 2 sessions, but everyone’s body is built differently that’s why we typically recommend 12 treatment sessions for best results. Sticking to the full plan ensures lasting relief and long-term spinal health.
Is spinal decompression therapy safe?
Yes. It’s completely non-invasive and backed by research. For Arvada residents, this means a safe alternative to surgery or steroid injections with minimal risk and downtime.
Schedule a Session of Spinal Decompression With Us
Whether you work or live in Belmar, Green Mountain, West Lakewood, or anywhere in between, getting access to a spinal decompression table is now easier than ever.
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Al Simeone and see why so many are looking at Spinal Decompression Therapy.
Call: 720-573-4910