Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
in Wesley Chapel for Sciatica & Disc Pain

What Is Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression?

Non-surgical spinal decompression is a computer-guided traction therapy designed to reduce pressure on spinal discs and nearby nerves. Unlike basic over-the-door or one-size traction, modern decompression protocols are programmed to create controlled periods of stretch and relaxation.

In simple terms, the therapy aims to create a temporary reduction in pressure inside the disc (often described as negative intradiscal pressure).

That change may help:

• Reduce mechanical stress on a bulging or herniated disc
• Ease irritation of nearby nerves (a common driver of sciatica)
• Support improved fluid and nutrient exchange in the disc environment during care

Results vary. Not every patient is a candidate, and decompression is one tool — not a promise of surgery avoidance for every case.

Conditions We Often Evaluate for Decompression

Clinical history, exam findings, and (when available) imaging help determine fit. Patients commonly seek care for:

Disc-related problems

• Herniated disc
• Bulging disc
• Degenerative disc changes

Nerve-related symptoms

• Sciatica / radiating leg pain
• Radiculopathy (tingling, numbness, or pain into an arm or leg)

Persistent spinal pain

• Chronic neck or low-back pain with a disc/nerve pattern
• Facet-related pain when part of a broader spinal picture

Published research and clinic experience suggest many carefully selected patients can improve with non-surgical decompression protocols; response rates in literature are often discussed in a broad range for qualified candidates. Your exam — not a percentage — decides whether it is appropriate for you.

What to Expect at Augustine Chiropractic

1. Consultation and exam with a doctor of chiropractic
2. Clear findings — what we see, what we recommend, and why
3. Candidate screening for decompression (or another plan if decompression is not right)
4. Short-term care focus — enough visits to pursue meaningful relief, with progress reviewed along the way
5. Supportive care when needed — adjustments, rehab guidance, or other therapies already used in the practice

If your pain started after a car accident, tell us at the first visit. In Florida, PIP rules generally require initial medical care within 14 calendar days of the crash.

Why Patients Choose This Clinic in Wesley Chapel

  Named local providers:

• Dr. Brian Augustine, DC (Clinical Director)
  and Dr. Brooke Andrews, DC
• Disc, sciatica, and nerve-pain evaluation in one Wesley Chapel office
• Short-term, practical care — not pressure for long treatment contracts
• Same clinic address patients already use for neck, back, and auto-injury care:

Who May Not Be a Candidate

Decompression is not for everyone. Absolute or relative restrictions can include certain fractures, infections, severe osteoporosis, some surgical hardware situations, pregnancy, and other medical red flags. We screen for these before starting care.