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NON-SURGICAL BACK CARE · SOMERVILLE, MA
Spinal Decompression
Back pain keeping you from the life you enjoy? Learn more about care at Cordima Chiropractic Center.
Chronic back pain, sciatica, or pain that travels down your leg can make sitting, walking, and sleeping difficult. Start with a personal evaluation to understand your symptoms and discuss your options.
What is spinal decompression?
Non-surgical spinal decompression uses controlled traction to gently stretch the spine. Dr. Cordima will review your symptoms, health history, and examination findings before determining whether it belongs in your care plan.
It is one possible care option—not a promise of disc repair or a guaranteed substitute for surgery. The goal of your evaluation is a clear, realistic next step.
A PERSONAL EVALUATION
Find out whether you are a candidate.
If you have been told you have a bulging or herniated disc, disc degeneration, or sciatica, bring any available reports. Tell us about prior surgery, recent injuries, and other health conditions.
Not all back pain comes from a disc. Your findings guide which options we discuss and whether another evaluation is needed.
Personal care. Clear next steps.
Dr. Christopher Cordima has been practicing since 1988 and is Board Certified in Chronic Intractable Pain & Neuropathy. Your visit starts with listening: what hurts, what you have tried, and what you want to get back to doing.
Review your findings
Complete your examination and discuss what the findings mean.
Choose your next step
Review suitable options, expectations, and costs before starting care.
YOUR NEXT STEP STARTS HERE
Your questions, answered.
Get clear answers and take the next step toward the life you miss.
Schedule Your First VisitOr call (617) 629-2600.
What is non-surgical spinal decompression?
It is a form of controlled traction that gently stretches the spine. It differs from spinal decompression surgery, which involves an operation.
Can I be evaluated if I have a herniated disc or sciatica?
Yes. Bring available imaging reports and details of earlier care. Your diagnosis, health history and examination help guide whether this option is appropriate.
Will decompression let me avoid surgery?
We cannot promise that. We will discuss realistic expectations and whether another evaluation or referral is needed.
How many visits will I need?
Any recommendation depends on your findings and response to care. We explain the proposed plan, costs and alternatives before you decide.
YOUR FIRST STEP
Let’s talk about getting you back to the life you miss.
Tell us what’s been bothering you, ask your questions, and get a clear understanding of your options.
Dr. Cordima will listen, evaluate your concerns, and explain whether care here may help—or recommend another next step.
Learn more about your options.
Understand your chiropractic care options.
Learn about chiropractic care in Somerville, the evaluation process, and questions to ask before choosing your next step.
For more background on symptoms and the evaluation process, read our neck and back pain patient guide.