Spinal Decompression in Nevada

Yes. It is a non-invasive, drug-free therapy. After a thorough exam we confirm you're a good candidate before beginning a plan. We screen out contraindications — including recent fractures, certain surgical hardware, and osteoporosis — so the therapy is always appropriate for you. It has been studied extensively in scientific journals and is currently utilized at Duke University and Harvard Medical School.

Most patients find it relaxing — a gentle stretch and release across the low back or neck over about 25 minutes. There is no sharp pulling or discomfort. Many patients doze off during the session.

A typical plan is 12–20 sessions over 4–6 weeks, depending on how long you've had the problem and how your disc responds. Dr. Hartman gives you a specific plan with a clear endpoint after your exam — not open-ended treatment.

Spinal decompression is a modern, cutting-edge therapy that 3rd party insurance does not normally cover. We offer affordable self-pay plans as well as payment plans. We can also provide documentation for you to self-submit to your insurance carrier if you desire.

Yes — that's the primary use. The negative pressure created during traction encourages disc material to retract and rehydrate, reducing pressure on the nerves. It works well for lumbar herniation causing sciatica and cervical herniation causing arm pain.

They're related but not identical. Traditional traction pulls the spine in one direction at a fixed tension. Computerized spinal decompression uses precise, variable-tension cycles and can be angled to target a specific disc level — making it more effective and more comfortable than older manual or weighted traction.

Yes. Cervical decompression uses the same principle applied to the neck — gentle computer-controlled distraction to relieve pressure on cervical discs and the nerves that travel into the arm. It's a leading conservative option for cervical herniation, pinched nerves, and arm tingling or numbness.

Patients with recent spinal fractures, spinal fusion hardware in the area being treated, severe osteoporosis, active cancer in the spine, or pregnancy in the lumbar region are typically not candidates. Your candidacy exam covers all of these so we only proceed when it's the right choice.

Disc pain often radiates into the leg (sciatica) or arm, worsens when sitting or bending forward, and may include numbness or weakness. An orthopedic and neurological exam — and imaging if needed — lets Dr. Hartman confirm the source and tell you whether decompression is the right tool.

It's used for herniated and bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, pinched nerves in the neck and low back, facet syndrome, and chronic neck or back pain that hasn't responded to other conservative care. We're honest about expected outcomes and refer out if surgery is the better path.