Radiating pain
Pain traveling from the back into the buttock or leg may suggest nerve irritation and warrants neurologic assessment.
Palm Springs · Non-surgical disc care
Spinal Decompression in Palm Springs, CA
Controlled spinal loading supported by structural and whole-body care.
Spinal decompression may be considered when disc-related pain, sciatica, or radiating symptoms call for focused conservative care. Palm Springs patients can also access corrective chiropractic, rehabilitation, and acupuncture within the same practice.
Non-surgical care Decompress. Rebuild. Recover.
Candidacy screeningControlled decompressionCBP® structural careAcupuncture support available
Understanding decompression
A focused tool—not a universal back-pain treatment.
Spinal decompression uses controlled traction to change spinal loading through planned pull-and-release cycles. The involved region, force, progression, and tolerance must be considered carefully.
The Palm Springs approach goes beyond placing every patient on a table. The team determines whether the presentation appears disc-related, whether neurologic or medical referral is needed, and how decompression might fit with chiropractic, rehabilitation, or acupuncture.
Explore our CBP® structural approachWhat patients often notice
Disc and nerve symptoms need careful differentiation.
Imaging alone does not establish the source of pain. Symptoms and examination findings must agree.
Numbness or tingling
Sensory changes help localize the pattern but should not be interpreted without clinical screening.
Sitting intolerance
Some disc-related presentations become more noticeable during prolonged sitting, driving, or bending.
Recurring episodes
Repeated flare-ups may involve mechanical loading, conditioning, movement, structure, and recovery.
Your evaluation
Screen first. Decompress only when appropriate.
Safety, diagnosis, and clinical fit come before equipment.
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History
Review onset, radiation, previous imaging, treatment response, health history, surgery, and daily limitations.
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Examination
Orthopedic, neurologic, movement, and chiropractic findings help clarify the likely pain generator.
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Imaging review
Relevant MRI or X-rays are reviewed; new imaging is considered only when it would affect recommendations.
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Candidacy decision
Discuss decompression, chiropractic, rehabilitation, acupuncture, co-management, or referral based on the findings.
Personalized care
Support the mechanical goal from several angles.
The combination is individualized, and no patient is required to receive every service.
Spinal decompression
Controlled traction is progressed around the involved region, patient tolerance, and response.
Corrective chiropractic
CBP®-informed care may address relevant spinal motion, posture, alignment, and structural findings.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture may support pain modulation, muscular relaxation, recovery, and regulation alongside the mechanical plan.
Rehabilitation
Condition-specific movement helps rebuild control, tolerance, strength, and confidence.
Integrated disc care
Reduce mechanical stress while supporting recovery.
Palm Springs patients can receive decompression within a coordinated environment rather than as an isolated machine-based service.
Decompression
Targets a specific mechanical loading goal through controlled traction.
Correction
Addresses relevant posture, spinal motion, and alignment findings.
Recovery
Uses rehabilitation and acupuncture when appropriate to support the patient through the plan.
Objective findings
Treat the clinical picture—not the scan alone.
Disc bulges and degenerative findings are common. Candidacy depends on the relationship between imaging, symptoms, neurologic findings, health history, and response.
- Disc level and spinal alignment
- Neurologic and orthopedic findings
- Pain distribution and functional tolerance
- Progress tied to meaningful daily goals
Imaging is used only when clinically appropriate. Individual results vary.
Is this the right next step?
A consultation can determine whether decompression fits.
Decompression may be considered when persistent symptoms appear disc-related and conservative treatment is appropriate.
- Disc bulge or herniation with compatible symptoms
- Sciatica or radiating discomfort
- Symptoms worsened by prolonged sitting or spinal loading
- Persistent pain that has not responded to basic self-care
Clinical review
Decompression supported by an integrated Palm Springs team.
Dr. Eric Swartz, DC and Dr. Bill Bastian, DACM, LAc coordinate structural care and recovery support while keeping each recommendation specific to the patient.
Common questions
What to know before you begin.
What type of decompression is offered in Palm Springs?+
The Palm Springs practice uses controlled, non-surgical spinal decompression as part of individualized care when examination findings and candidacy screening support its use.
Can acupuncture be used with decompression?+
Yes, when clinically appropriate. Acupuncture may be coordinated to support pain modulation, muscular relaxation, recovery, and treatment tolerance while decompression addresses a mechanical loading goal.
Does everyone with a disc bulge need decompression?+
No. Disc findings are interpreted alongside symptoms, neurologic examination, health history, stability, goals, and contraindications. Some disc bulges are not symptomatic.
How many decompression sessions are required?+
There is no universal number. Recommendations depend on diagnosis, symptom duration and severity, examination findings, tolerance, goals, and response to care.
Palm Springs · Ready when you are
Start with answers—not assumptions.
Schedule an evaluation to understand your findings, options, and appropriate next steps.