What Is Spinal Decompression? The Antalgic-Trac® Protocol for Disc and Nerve Pain

Spinal decompression is a non-surgical treatment using the Antalgic-Trac® device that applies precisely controlled mechanical traction to the lumbar or cervical spine, reducing intradiscal pressure, creating negative pressure that supports disc rehydration, and relieving the mechanical nerve compression that causes radicular pain, numbness, and weakness.

How the Antalgic-Trac® Works

The Antalgic-Trac® applies an angle-specific distraction force to the target spinal segment. This controlled distraction creates a negative pressure gradient within the disc, which produces two key effects: the retraction of herniated disc material back toward the disc space, and the absorption of water and nutrients from surrounding tissue into the dehydrated disc nucleus.

This is distinct from simple manual traction, which applies a generalized pull without segment-specific targeting. The Antalgic-Trac® directs the decompression force to the specific level and angle determined by the patient's imaging and symptom pattern.

Conditions Treated With Spinal Decompression at Rebuild Regen

• Lumbar disc herniation with radiating leg pain (sciatica): Disc material compressing a nerve root responds to decompression through reduced disc pressure and retraction of the herniated material.
• Degenerative disc disease with height loss and foraminal narrowing: Disc rehydration and height restoration reduce the compressive load on exiting nerve roots.
• Facet syndrome with referred lower extremity pain: Distraction of the posterior joint elements reduces capsular irritation and referred pain.
• Cervical disc conditions with arm pain or numbness: The Antalgic-Trac® is used for cervical decompression in patients with documented cervical disc herniation or foraminal stenosis.

Spinal Decompression as Part of the Rebuild Neuropathy Protocol™

For neuropathy patients with a compressive component (lumbar radiculopathy contributing to lower extremity neuropathic symptoms), spinal decompression with the Antalgic-Trac® removes the mechanical driver of nerve compression. This allows the LightForce® XLi laser and IV nutritional infusion components of The Rebuild Neuropathy Protocol™ to support recovery of a nerve that is no longer under active compression.

At Rebuild Regen Medical Clinic at 3320 N Federal Hwy #101, Lighthouse Point, FL, spinal decompression is integrated into neuropathy and disc pain protocols based on the specific root cause assessment in the intake consultation.

When Spinal Decompression Is Not Appropriate

Spinal decompression is contraindicated in spinal instability, fracture, severe osteoporosis, hardware at the treatment level, and malignancy involving the spine. Severe neurological deficits (foot drop, bowel or bladder dysfunction) require urgent surgical evaluation; spinal decompression is not a substitute for emergency decompression surgery in these presentations.