Phase 1:
The first phase focuses on relieving pain and stabilizing your condition. Key therapies include:
- Spinal decompression therapy
- Targeted spinal adjustments
- Soft-tissue work
- Lifestyle modifications
Bellevue Spinal Decompression
Spinal Decompression at Cummins Chiropractic
★ Non-Surgical Relief for Chronic Pain
★ Effective Treatment for Herniated Discs and Nerve Compression
★ Personalized Care for Optimal Results
★ A Path to Long-Term Spinal Health
What Conditions Can Spinal Decompression Therapy Treat?
Are you struggling with:
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Degenerative disc disease
- Sciatica
- Pinched nerves
- Spinal stenosis
- Facet joint syndrome
- Post-surgical back pain
Extensive research shows that many of these conditions stem from misaligned, slumped, or imbalanced posture. When your spine isn’t properly aligned, inflamed muscles and chronic tension can place harmful pressure on discs and ligaments, deteriorating spinal structure and hindering brain-body communication.
By addressing the root causes of discomfort—including poor posture, chronic tension, and failed back surgeries—we help you regain mobility, reduce pain, and restore long-term spinal health.
How the Foundations of Posture Protocol Complements Spinal Decompression Therapy
At Cummins Chiropractic & Wellness, we enhance the benefits of spinal decompression therapy through The Foundations of Posture Protocol—a comprehensive, two-phase process that addresses postural misalignments and chronic dysfunction for long-term results.
Phase 2:
Once pain is under control, we shift focus to regeneration and rehabilitation. This phase is critical for preventing recurring issues and achieving lasting results. It includes:
- Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP)
- Postural traction therapy
- Rehabilitation exercises
The Foundations of Posture Maximizes Decompression Results
This integrated approach ensures your body not only heals but stays in optimal condition long-term, making it a perfect complement to spinal decompression therapy. Our staff coordinates the best care for your situation and utilizes not only our access to the decompression table, but also to our other supportive services such as physical therapy exercises, chiropractic adjustments, cold laser, ice and heat to get you feeling better faster and obtain lasting results. One of the most effective pairings that optimizes spinal disc decompression is Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP®).
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How Does Spinal Decompression Therapy Work?
Spinal Decompression Therapy uses gentle cycles of stretching and relaxation to create negative pressure within the spinal discs. This helps relieve pressure on nerves and joints, draw bulging discs back into place, and improve blood and nutrient flow to injured areas.
During treatment, you’ll lie on our decompression table as the spine is gently stretched and released in cycles for about 20 minutes. Many patients find it so relaxing they often nap.
Most treatment plans last 6 to 8 weeks, with many patients noticing relief after just a few sessions. Guided by our chiropractors at Cummins, precise positioning ensures optimal results. Studies have shown spinal decompression to be safe, effective, and beneficial for long-term spinal health.
Why Choose Cummins Chiropractic for Spinal Decompression Therapy?
We pride ourselves on combining advanced technology with holistic care to deliver exceptional results. Our approach includes:
★ Personalized care
★ Integrated solutions
★ Proven effectiveness
Achieve Lasting Relief with
Spinal Decompression Therapy and the Foundations of Posture Protocol
We know lasting relief means treating more than just symptoms. By combining spinal decompression therapy with The Foundations of Posture Protocol, we address both the source of pain and the underlying issues that cause it.
Spinal decompression is especially effective for degenerative and bulging discs, even when other treatments haven’t worked. Each patient receives a thorough evaluation to ensure the therapy is safe and appropriate.
What is Spinal Decompression?
Spinal decompression therapy is a gentle, non-surgical treatment that relieves pressure on spinal discs and nerves. Using a specialized traction table, the spine is gently stretched and relaxed in controlled cycles, creating negative pressure that draws in oxygen and nutrients to help heal bulging or herniated discs and reduce pain in the neck or lower back.
When combined with corrective chiropractic care and our Foundations of Posture Protocol, this therapy helps restore mobility, ease muscle tension, and deliver lasting relief for better spinal health and function.
Message of Hope from Dr. Cummins
Why We’re Passionate About Spinal Decompression
For my wife Anna and me, helping people achieve optimum health from crisis is deeply personal. We’ve both felt the frustration and loss that come when pain keeps you from living the life you love. During my collegiate rowing career, I had to take a full year off to recover from a bulged disc in my lower back. Anna also experienced the heartbreak of not being able to lift and hold our babies after severe low back pain left her crawling post-childbirth. We’ve both been in that place where you wonder, “Will I ever get my life back?”
Through the healing power of chiropractic care, we both found our way back—restoring strength, mobility, and confidence. That recovery wasn’t just physical; it reignited our belief in the body’s incredible ability to heal when the brain-body connection is restored.
At Cummins Chiropractic & Wellness, we want that same hope and healing for you. You’re not meant to live in pain—you’re meant to move, thrive, and get back to what you love most. Join us in rediscovering the amazing hero of your story: you. Your body has the capacity to heal—and we can help.
I look forward to working with you so you can get back to what you love—whether that’s rowing, holding your children, or simply living without limits. What do you long to get back to doing? We’re here to help. I’ll see you soon.
Spinal Decompression Resources
Our spinal decompression program is supported by published clinical research demonstrating measurable improvements in pain, disc healing, and function. The following studies highlight the science behind non-surgical decompression and posture-based spinal rehabilitation:
- Lumbar Extension Traction Alleviates Symptoms and Facilitates Healing of Disc Herniation/Sequestration in Six Weeks
Oakley PA, Harrison DE. Journal of Physical Therapy Science. 2017 Nov;29(11):2051–2057.
doi:10.1589/jpts.29.2051- This CBP® case report documents full disc herniation healing and lasting symptom relief after failed treatment from three previous chiropractors, with an 8-year follow-up confirming durable results.
- Effects of Vertebral Axial Decompression on Intradiscal Pressure
Ramos G, Martin W. Journal of Neurosurgery. 1994 Sep;81(3):350–353.
doi:10.3171/jns.1994.81.3.0350- Found that spinal decompression significantly reduces intradiscal pressure, supporting its ability to relieve pressure on spinal nerves and promote disc rehydration.
- Effects of Non-Surgical Decompression Therapy in Addition to Routine Physical Therapy
Amjad F, Mohseni-Bandpei MA, Gilani SA, Ahmad A, Hanif A.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2022 Mar 16;23(1):255.
doi:10.1186/s12891-022-05196-x- A randomized controlled trial showing that adding non-surgical spinal decompression to standard physical therapy significantly improved pain relief, range of motion, endurance, functional ability, and quality of life compared to physical therapy alone.
Ready to Live Your Best Life and Go for Gold Medal Health?
Call (425) 590-9158 for a no-cost consultation to see if non-surgical spinal decompression is right for you — and start your journey to feeling your best today.
