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Wear flexible clothing and avoid bulky belts or restrictive garments when possible.
The Chino Hills Decompression Experience
A calm, carefully controlled experience—built around you.
From the first conversation to each table setting, the experience is designed around thoughtful screening, comfortable positioning and measurable goals—not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
01Evaluation-ledSuitability comes before treatment.
02Comfort-guidedPositioning and settings are individualized.
03Progress-measuredFunction—not promises—guides the plan.
The Setting
Clinical by design. Calm by intention.
A spinal care visit can feel technical without feeling impersonal. The treatment suite centers the decompression table in a quiet, private environment where questions are encouraged and each step is explained before it begins.
The table supports both cervical and lumbar positioning. The exact setup depends on the region involved, how symptoms behave and what the examination identifies.
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Your First Visit
Clarity before a recommendation
The first visit is designed to determine what may be driving your symptoms, identify safety considerations and decide whether decompression belongs in your care plan.
- 01
Listen & understand
Discuss how symptoms began, what aggravates or eases them, prior care, medical history, daily demands and the activities you want to regain.
- 02
Examine & screen
Movement, orthopedic and neurological testing may be used to evaluate strength, sensation, reflexes and relevant functional patterns.
- 03
Review the clinical picture
Existing imaging is considered in context. Additional imaging is recommended only when clinically appropriate and likely to affect the plan.
- 04
Choose the next step
You receive a clear explanation of whether decompression, another conservative approach or referral is the responsible path forward.
On the Table
Controlled traction—not a sudden movement.
The table applies gradual traction-and-release cycles according to an individualized setup. The intent is to alter mechanical loading in the selected spinal region while keeping the experience tolerable and controlled.
- PositioningCervical and lumbar setups use different supports and angles.
- Secure supportStraps and bolsters help maintain the intended position without unnecessary bracing.
- Adjustable settingsForce, duration and treatment angle are selected and modified according to the plan and response.
- CommunicationYou should be able to report discomfort or changes so the session can be paused or adjusted.
During a Session
What you can expect
Knowing the sequence removes uncertainty and allows you to focus on how your body responds.
Settle into position
Supports and straps are placed for the involved spinal region and checked before traction begins.
Begin gradually
The first cycles are introduced conservatively while comfort and symptom response are monitored.
Recheck afterward
Immediate response is noted, but longer-term decisions are based on meaningful changes in function over time.
Progress With Perspective
The plan should earn its continuation.
Care should not run indefinitely on autopilot. Before beginning, practical goals are identified and the response is reassessed at appropriate intervals.
Sitting toleranceWalking capacitySleep comfortRadiating symptomsStrength & controlReturn to activity
Individual Suitability
Decompression is not appropriate for every person or every pain pattern.
Disc-related symptoms, selected nerve-root presentations and some stable mechanical conditions may be considered after evaluation. The presence of pain—or an imaging finding alone—does not establish candidacy.
Explore conditions we evaluateSafety first
Some findings require a different path.
Significant trauma, certain fractures or instability, progressive neurological loss, severe bone-health concerns, infection, malignancy and other conditions may make routine traction inappropriate or require additional medical evaluation.
Urgent symptoms: New bowel or bladder difficulty, saddle-region numbness, rapidly increasing weakness or sudden major balance and coordination changes warrant prompt medical care.
Questions Before You Begin
The decompression experience FAQs
What does a spinal decompression session feel like?
The table applies controlled traction-and-release cycles. Sensation varies, so communication matters and the setup should be adjusted if it is not tolerable.
Will I receive decompression at my first visit?
Not automatically. The first priority is determining whether decompression is an appropriate and safe option based on your history, examination and imaging when clinically indicated.
How long is a session?
Table time varies according to the region being treated, the plan and individual tolerance. Specific timing is discussed after evaluation.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing that allows easy movement and positioning is generally best. Avoid bulky belts or restrictive garments when possible.
How is progress measured?
Progress is evaluated using symptom behavior and practical goals such as sitting, walking, sleeping, lifting or returning to valued activities. The plan should be adjusted when meaningful progress is not occurring.
Educational references
- NIAMS: Back Pain
- Systematic review: lumbar traction and herniated discs
- Systematic review: mechanical traction and lumbar radiculopathy
Content is educational, not a diagnosis or guarantee of outcome. Last reviewed September 14, 2026.
Begin With Clarity
Find out whether decompression fits your needs.
Your consultation begins with your history, examination and goals—not a preset recommendation.