Neck pain that involves a disc or nerve component often doesn't resolve with stretching and massage alone. Cervical Spinal Decompression Therapy addresses the disc pressure driving the pain, while Class IV Laser Therapy handles the inflammation and muscle tension that surround it.
The cervical spine, the seven vertebrae in your neck, is one of the most mobile sections of the spine and one of the most vulnerable to disc problems. Herniated cervical discs, bulging discs, and degenerative changes at levels like C5-C6 and C6-C7 are among the most common sources of chronic neck pain in adults.
When a cervical disc compresses a nerve root, the result isn't just neck pain. Patients typically also experience radiating pain, numbness, or weakness into the shoulder, arm, or hand. Some also report headaches that originate from the neck, particularly at the base of the skull. These are signs that the mechanical problem in the disc needs to be addressed, not just managed. When the disc is the driver, the cervical disc pain page goes deeper on what that means and how it is evaluated.
Cervical decompression therapy uses a different protocol than lumbar decompression, the positioning, force levels, and angles are all adjusted for the smaller, more complex anatomy of the cervical spine. Class IV laser therapy is also applied differently for cervical conditions, targeting the specific nerve pathway causing symptoms.
Neck pain with symptoms of myelopathy, loss of coordination, difficulty with fine motor tasks, or changes in gait, requires neurological evaluation before any chiropractic treatment.
Cervical spinal decompression is performed with the patient lying face-up, with a specialized cervical harness positioning the head and neck for traction. The force and angle are calibrated to the specific disc level and patient anatomy. Sessions typically run 20 to 30 minutes. The goal is to reduce disc pressure on the nerve root and support disc rehydration over a course of care.
Learn MoreClass IV laser therapy applied to the cervical spine and surrounding paraspinal muscles addresses the inflammation, nerve irritation, and chronic muscle tension that accompany cervical disc conditions. Patients with tension headaches from cervical origin often find that laser therapy provides significant relief alongside the decompression protocol.
Learn MoreA free consultation lets us review your imaging and determine whether cervical decompression and laser therapy are appropriate for your specific diagnosis.
Individual results vary. Treatment is recommended only after clinical evaluation.