Meet Back On Trac: a gentle way to decompress a hurting spine.
Spinal decompression uses gentle, computer-controlled traction to take pressure off a compressed disc or irritated nerve — a non-invasive, non-surgical option for the back, neck, and leg pain that hasn't let up with rest, stretching, or standard adjustments alone.
A patient seated comfortably in the Back On Trac unit — no straps, no restraints. Clean, clinical, calm.
Spinal decompression is most often used for disc- and nerve-related pain — the kind that radiates, lingers, or hasn't responded to rest and standard care alone. Commonly, that includes:
Disc-related pain that can radiate into the arms or legs when a disc is pressing on a nearby nerve.
Shooting pain, burning, or tingling down one leg — often a sign of nerve irritation in the lower back.
Back pain that's dragged on for months or longer and hasn't settled down with rest or time alone.
Chronic neck pain or a pinched nerve in the neck, addressed with the Cervi-Trac cervical unit.
Numbness, tingling, or radiating pain from a nerve under pressure, in the back or the neck.
Low back and pelvic discomfort that builds as pregnancy progresses, especially in the third trimester.
Recognize any of these? Decompression may be worth a look. Whether it's the right fit starts with the same thorough evaluation every new patient gets here — not just a trial run in a machine — and we'll always tell you honestly if a different approach makes more sense.
It sounds high-tech, but the idea is simple: relieve the pressure that's been irritating a disc or nerve, and give the body room to settle. Here's how Back On Trac and Cervi-Trac do it.
Seated in the Back On Trac (or Cervi-Trac for the neck), a series of controlled traction cycles gently pulls and releases along the spine — no jerking, no forceful stretch, no straps or restraints holding you in place.
That gentle pull creates space between the vertebrae, easing pressure off the compressed disc and the nerve it's been irritating.
With the pressure relieved, circulation improves and inflammation has room to settle — giving the disc and nerve the conditions they need to recover, over a series of sessions.
Not all traction is the same. Here's what sets these systems apart — and why decompression pairs so naturally with the rest of your care here.
You sit comfortably in the unit — there's no lying face-down, no belts holding you in place, and no forced stretch. FDA-cleared and computer-controlled from start to finish.
Traction is applied gradually and adjusted to what your body can comfortably handle — not a forced pull past your tolerance.
Each session runs about 12 minutes, so decompression fits easily alongside a regular visit without adding much time to your day.
Decompression pairs with chiropractic adjustments as one part of a complete plan to relieve pressure and get you moving and feeling like yourself again.
Our adjusting techniqueDecompression isn't a walk-in-and-strap-in service — it starts the same way every type of care does at Landmark: a real conversation, a thorough exam, and a plan built on what we actually find, not guesswork. If decompression is a good fit for what's going on, it's built into your plan alongside adjustments and any other care you need.
Each session takes about 12 minutes, and a full course of care is typically a short series spread over several weeks, since relief from disc and nerve pressure builds gradually rather than all at once.
We accept insurance for spinal decompression care, and coverage varies by plan — during your evaluation, we'll check your benefits and explain any cost clearly upfront, so there are no surprises.
A calm, in-progress session — a patient seated in Back On Trac or Cervi-Trac, relaxed.
It's a non-surgical therapy that uses gentle, computer-controlled traction to relieve pressure on a compressed spinal disc or an irritated nerve. We use Back On Trac for the lower back and Cervi-Trac for the neck — both seated, FDA-cleared systems, with no straps or forceful manipulation involved.
It's commonly used for herniated or bulging discs, sciatica and leg pain, chronic low back or neck pain, and pinched-nerve symptoms like numbness or tingling. Whether it's right for your specific situation starts with an evaluation.
Most people find it comfortable, even relaxing. Traction builds gradually and is adjusted to what your body can handle — not a forced stretch — and many patients settle in and relax through the session.
It varies by person and condition. Decompression usually works best as a series of sessions spread over several weeks, since relief builds gradually. After your evaluation, we'll give you a clear, honest picture of what to expect for your situation.
None. Each session takes about 12 minutes, and you can go right back to your day afterward.
We accept insurance for spinal decompression care, and coverage varies by plan. We'll verify your benefits and explain any out-of-pocket cost clearly before you commit to a plan of care. Have questions? Call us at (254) 265-7007.
They work together, not as replacements for each other. Decompression is a targeted therapy aimed at relieving pressure on a specific disc or nerve, while your adjustments — using our Torque Release Technique — address the rest of the spine and nervous system. Many care plans use both.
