Most of our patients come in with one of the conditions below. Each one is addressed through Spinal Decompression Therapy, Class IV Laser Therapy, Shockwave Therapy, or a combination. Select a condition to learn more about how we approach it.
These are the conditions that spinal decompression therapy was specifically developed to address. They're also the most common reasons patients visit OKC Pain Relief.
Back pain is the most common reason patients see us. When it involves a disc, facet joints, or the surrounding muscles, our decompression and laser approach addresses the structural problem and the inflammatory response behind it.
Primary treatment: Spinal Decompression + Laser Therapy
Learn MoreNeck pain with a disc or nerve component often responds well to cervical decompression. Class IV laser therapy addresses surrounding muscle tension and inflammation. Many neck pain patients also report relief from associated headaches.
Primary treatment: Spinal Decompression + Laser Therapy
Learn MoreA herniated disc occurs when the inner material of a spinal disc pushes through a crack in its outer layer. This presses on nearby nerve roots, causing pain, numbness, or weakness. It's one of the most common sources of lower back and leg pain in adults.
Primary treatment: Spinal Decompression Therapy
Learn MoreA bulging disc extends beyond its normal boundary without rupturing. It presses on surrounding tissue and nerves, producing pain and restricted movement. Left unaddressed, bulging discs can progress to full herniation.
Primary treatment: Spinal Decompression Therapy
Learn MoreSciatica describes pain that travels along the sciatic nerve from the lower back through the hip and down the leg. It's almost always caused by disc compression of the nerve roots. Decompression therapy removes that compression directly. Laser therapy addresses the nerve irritation around it.
Primary treatment: Spinal Decompression + Laser Therapy
Learn MoreAs discs dehydrate and lose height over time, they compress more easily. Decompression therapy creates the negative pressure that may support disc rehydration and nutrient flow, things that slow the degenerative process and reduce pain.
Primary treatment: Spinal Decompression Therapy
Learn MoreClass IV Laser Therapy covers a wider range of musculoskeletal and nerve conditions beyond disc issues. These are other common presentations we see.
Peripheral neuropathy causes numbness, tingling, and burning sensations, often in the feet and hands. Class IV laser therapy may support nerve function and reduce symptom severity when the source is compression-related or inflammatory.
Primary treatment: Class IV Laser Therapy
Learn MoreWhiplash injuries from auto accidents cause cervical strain, muscle damage, and disc stress. Our approach combines laser therapy to address soft tissue damage with decompression when disc involvement is present.
Primary treatment: Class IV Laser Therapy + Spinal Decompression
Learn MoreNeck pain with tingling, numbness, or weakness in the arm often means a cervical disc is reaching a nerve root. We evaluate the nerve pathway and treat with decompression and laser therapy when non-surgical care fits.
Primary treatment: Spinal Decompression + Class IV Laser Therapy
Learn MoreBracing for impact drives crash force into the shoulder, wrist, knee, and hip. These injuries get missed when only the spine is checked. Laser therapy treats the joint and soft tissue damage, with decompression when a nerve is the real source.
Primary treatment: Class IV Laser Therapy + Spinal Decompression
Learn MoreClass IV laser therapy has a growing evidence base for osteoarthritis in the knee, hip, and shoulder. It may reduce joint pain and stiffness and support range of motion. We treat spinal arthritis alongside our core decompression work.
Primary treatment: Class IV Laser Therapy
Learn MoreMuscle tears, tendon injuries, joint strains, and overuse conditions in active patients and athletes. Laser therapy may accelerate tissue repair and reduce the inflammation that slows return to activity.
Primary treatment: Class IV Laser Therapy
Learn MoreShockwave Therapy targets chronic tendon injuries, overuse conditions, and soft-tissue pain that hasn't responded to rest or standard care.
Patellar tendinopathy, tendon overuse injuries, and chronic knee pain that hasn't resolved with rest. Shockwave addresses the tendon tissue directly.
Primary treatment: Shockwave Therapy
Learn MoreChronic heel pain from plantar fascia degeneration that hasn't improved with rest, stretching, or orthotics. One of the most studied applications for shockwave.
Primary treatment: Shockwave Therapy
Learn MoreRotator cuff tendinopathy, calcific shoulder deposits, and chronic shoulder pain. Shockwave is among the leading non-surgical options for calcific conditions.
Primary treatment: Shockwave Therapy
Learn MoreLateral epicondylitis causing outer elbow pain from tendon overuse. One of the well-studied applications for shockwave therapy. Most patients have never played tennis.
Primary treatment: Shockwave Therapy
Learn MoreMedial epicondylitis causing inner elbow pain from flexor tendon overuse. Common in non-golfers who perform repetitive gripping. Shockwave addresses the tendon attachment directly.
Primary treatment: Shockwave Therapy
Learn MoreChronic Achilles tendon pain and degeneration at the mid-tendon or insertional site. Shockwave stimulates the repair process in tissue that has stopped healing on its own.
Primary treatment: Shockwave Therapy
Learn MoreMedial tibial stress syndrome causing pain along the shinbone in active patients. Shockwave and laser therapy address the overloaded tissue when rest alone keeps failing to resolve it.
Primary treatment: Shockwave Therapy + Class IV Laser
Learn MoreBurning forefoot pain and the feeling of a pebble in the shoe from an irritated nerve between the metatarsals. Shockwave therapy is a non-surgical option for patients who haven't found lasting relief.
Primary treatment: Shockwave Therapy
Learn MoreOuter knee and hip pain from iliotibial band friction. Common in runners, cyclists, and court sport athletes. Shockwave addresses the irritated tissue at the attachment points where stretching alone falls short.
Primary treatment: Shockwave Therapy
Learn MoreRotator cuff tendinopathy and calcific deposits causing chronic shoulder pain and weakness. Shockwave therapy targets the degenerated tendon tissue and calcium deposits directly.
Primary treatment: Shockwave Therapy
Learn MoreAdhesive capsulitis causing progressive pain and stiffness that limits motion in every direction. Shockwave and laser therapy support the inflamed capsule without surgery or manipulation under anesthesia.
Primary treatment: Shockwave Therapy + Class IV Laser
Learn MoreThoracic back pain from muscle overload, postural stress, and soft-tissue conditions between the shoulder blades. Shockwave, laser, and decompression each play a role depending on the source.
Primary treatment: Shockwave Therapy + Class IV Laser
Learn MoreChronic low back pain from soft-tissue, muscle, and disc-related conditions. Shockwave, laser, and spinal decompression are matched to the specific source after evaluation.
Primary treatment: Varies by source
Learn MoreMany patients come in with conditions not listed here, or with complex presentations involving multiple problems at once. A free consultation is the fastest way to get a clear answer. Bring any imaging you have and one of our doctors will give you an honest evaluation.
Book a Free ConsultationNot every condition responds to the same therapy. We evaluate your specific situation and build a plan around what the evidence supports for your diagnosis.
We evaluate your condition, review your history and imaging, and decide which treatment or combination is most appropriate before starting care.
Many plans use more than one therapy. Decompression works on disc mechanics. Laser works on inflammation and nerve irritation. Shockwave works on tendon and soft tissue repair. Your evaluation decides which ones fit your diagnosis.
We monitor your response throughout care. If a treatment isn't producing the expected results, we reassess and adjust the plan.
If your condition requires a different type of care, we'll tell you. We refer when it's the right call for the patient.
A free consultation is the starting point. We'll review your history, discuss your symptoms, and tell you whether our treatments are a good fit for your condition.
OKC Pain Relief provides chiropractic services. Individual treatment results vary and are not guaranteed.