Flagship Therapy
Spinal Decompression in Silverdale, WA
Non-surgical, non-invasive relief for disc problems on the Extentrac Elite, with Dr. Siegel certified in its use since 2006.
Pressure off the disc, so the disc can heal
Damaged and degenerative discs often hurt because they are under constant load. Spinal decompression applies gentle, computer-controlled cycles of stretch and relaxation that unload the injured segment, improve blood flow, and restore the nutrient exchange the disc needs to recover.
Each cycle builds gradually to a peak over several minutes. Most patients find the sessions comfortable; some fall asleep.
The Extentrac Elite
Dr. Siegel acquired the Extentrac Elite, a specialized lumbar decompression system, in 2006 and is certified in its use. Its FDA indications for use cover the major causes of mechanical low back pain, and nearly two decades of daily experience with the machine mean your care is anything but experimental.
Is It for You?
Conditions decompression can help
Herniated & bulging discs
Protrusions and bulges in the lumbar and cervical spine, including cases with radiating pain.
Degenerative disc disease
Age- and wear-related disc thinning that leaves the low back stiff, sore, and easily aggravated.
Sciatica & leg pain
Radiating pain into the hips and legs from a compressed nerve root in the low back.
Spinal stenosis
Narrowing of the spinal canal that crowds nerves and makes standing and walking painful.
Facet syndrome
Irritated spinal joints that lock up the low back and flare with extension and twisting.
Post-surgical pain
Certain post-operative complications where non-invasive unloading can help remaining symptoms.
What the program looks like
- Sessions typically last under 20 minutes
- Usually 3 visits a week for about a month, transitioning from passive to active care as you respond
- Most patients feel relief within 6 to 10 treatments
- Most are released from care after about 8 weeks
Decompression works best as part of a complete program. Dr. Siegel pairs it with exercise and supportive therapies such as heat, muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and cold therapy to strengthen the ligaments, tendons, and muscles that stabilize your spine, so relief lasts.
Regular home exercise and periodic checkups help maintain your spinal health and reduce the chance the problem comes back.
Find out if decompression fits your case
Dr. Siegel will examine you, explain what he finds, and tell you honestly whether the Extentrac is the right tool for your back.