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You stop planning your day around pain. That’s what happens when spinal traction in Croxton, NJ actually addresses the pressure on your discs instead of masking symptoms with another pill.
The mechanical spinal traction benefits in Croxton, NJ go beyond temporary relief. When we create negative pressure in your spine, bulging or herniated discs can retract. Nutrients and oxygen flow back into damaged areas. Your body starts repairing itself the way it’s supposed to.
Most people notice they’re sleeping better within the first week. They’re not waking up stiff or spending the first hour of their day trying to loosen up. They’re bending down to tie their shoes without that sharp catch in their lower back. They’re playing with their kids or grandkids again without paying for it the next day.
Clinical data shows 71-89% success rates for herniated discs and sciatica. That’s not a guarantee, but it’s a lot better than the coin flip you’ve been living with. And it happens without the risks of surgery or the fog of pain medications.
Dr. Paul Roses has been practicing in Hudson County since 1981. That’s over 40 years of seeing what works and what doesn’t when it comes to back pain, neck pain, and everything in between.
He’s not new to this. He’s seen the trends come and go, watched surgical techniques evolve, and treated patients who’ve tried every other option first. What hasn’t changed is his approach: your body can heal itself when you remove the interference and give it the right support.
Croxton’s population is one of the densest in the country—33,799 people per square mile. That means a lot of commuting, a lot of sitting, a lot of physical jobs, and a lot of wear and tear on spines. We understand the specific demands your body faces living and working here. We’ve treated office workers from the financial district, laborers from the docks, and everyone in between.
You’ll start with a thorough assessment. We need to understand exactly what’s going on with your spine before recommending spinal traction in Croxton, NJ. That includes your history, your current symptoms, and often imaging to see what’s actually happening with your discs.
If you’re a good candidate, treatment happens on a specialized decompression table. You’re fully clothed, lying comfortably while the table creates a gentle pulling force that decompresses your spine. It’s not painful—most people find it relaxing. Sessions typically last 30-45 minutes.
The treatment works by creating negative pressure between your vertebrae. That pressure change allows bulging discs to retract and takes pressure off pinched nerves. It also creates a vacuum effect that pulls water, oxygen, and nutrients into your discs so they can heal.
You won’t need just one session. Most people need 20-28 treatments over 5-7 weeks to get lasting results. That might sound like a lot, but compare it to months of physical therapy that didn’t work, or a surgery with six months of recovery. You can come in for treatment and go right back to your day—no downtime, no anesthesia, no recovery period.
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Lumbar traction for sciatica in Croxton is one of the most common reasons people come in. If you’ve got that shooting pain down your leg, numbness in your foot, or that electric shock feeling when you move the wrong way—that’s often a disc pressing on your sciatic nerve. Decompression takes the pressure off.
Cervical traction for neck pain in Croxton, NJ addresses similar issues in your upper spine. Herniated discs in your neck can cause pain that radiates into your shoulders, arms, and hands. You might have numbness or tingling in your fingers. You might get headaches that start at the base of your skull. Decompression works on cervical discs the same way it works on lumbar discs.
We also treat bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, and pinched nerves throughout your spine. The key is whether your condition is caused by pressure on your discs or nerves. If it is, mechanical spinal traction benefits in Croxton, NJ can help.
Here’s what matters for Croxton residents specifically: 39% of adults deal with back pain at any given time. In a neighborhood this dense, with this many people working physical jobs or commuting long distances, that percentage is probably higher. You’re not alone in this, and you don’t have to just live with it. Non-surgical options exist that actually work.
Adjustments realign vertebrae that are out of position. Spinal traction in Croxton, NJ addresses the discs between your vertebrae—specifically, it decompresses them to relieve pressure and allow healing.
Think of it this way: if your disc is bulging out and pressing on a nerve, an adjustment alone might not fix that. The bulge is still there. Decompression creates negative pressure that can actually pull that bulge back in and take pressure off the nerve.
They work well together. We often combine spinal decompression therapy with adjustments and other treatments because they address different parts of the problem. But if you’ve been getting adjusted for months without lasting relief, it might be because the disc itself needs treatment—not just the vertebrae around it.
Most people notice some improvement within the first week or two. You might sleep better first. Then you’ll notice you’re not as stiff in the morning. The sharp pains start happening less often.
Real, lasting relief usually takes the full treatment protocol—those 20-28 sessions over 5-7 weeks. That’s because we’re not just managing pain, we’re trying to heal damaged tissue. Discs don’t heal overnight.
Some people feel dramatic relief after just a few sessions. Others have a slower, steadier improvement. It depends on how severe your condition is, how long you’ve had it, and how well your body responds. What we can tell you is that clinical studies show 71-89% of people with herniated discs and sciatica get significant relief. Those are the kind of odds worth trying, especially compared to surgery.
Coverage varies by insurance plan. Some plans cover spinal decompression therapy, others don’t, and some cover it only after you’ve tried other treatments first.
We’ll verify your coverage before you start treatment. Our office will contact your insurance company and find out exactly what’s covered, what your copay or coinsurance will be, and whether you need a referral or prior authorization.
Even if insurance doesn’t cover it, compare the cost to surgery. Spinal surgery can run $50,000-$150,000. Recovery time means weeks or months off work. And up to half of back surgeries end up with patients experiencing the same symptoms again later—that’s called Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. Non-surgical spinal decompression therapy in Croxton, NJ costs a fraction of that, requires no time off work, and doesn’t carry surgical risks. When you look at it that way, it’s not just cheaper—it’s smarter.
Sometimes, yes. It depends on what type of surgery you had and what’s causing your current symptoms.
If you had a discectomy or laminectomy and you’re still having pain, or if your pain came back months or years later, spinal traction in Croxton, NJ might help. You might have another disc that’s now causing problems, or scar tissue that’s creating pressure.
If you had a spinal fusion, decompression probably won’t work on the fused segment—those vertebrae don’t move anymore. But if you’re having pain above or below the fusion, we might be able to help with those areas.
We’ll need to review your surgical records and current imaging before making a recommendation. We’ve treated plenty of people with Failed Back Surgery Syndrome who got relief from decompression when they thought surgery was their only option left. But we’re also honest when decompression isn’t the right fit. You’ll get a straight answer either way.
Spinal traction doesn’t work for everything. If your pain is coming from arthritis, muscle strains, or ligament injuries—not disc problems—decompression won’t help much.
You’re also not a candidate if you’re pregnant, have severe osteoporosis, have certain types of spinal tumors, or have fractures. If you have metal implants in your spine from previous surgery, it depends on the type and location.
Mechanical spinal traction benefits in Croxton, NJ are specific to disc-related conditions: herniations, bulges, degenerative disc disease, sciatica from nerve compression, and spinal stenosis. That’s what it’s designed to treat, and that’s where it works.
During your consultation, we’ll determine if you’re a good candidate. If you’re not, we’ll tell you. If there’s a better treatment for your specific condition, we’ll recommend that instead. The goal is getting you better—not selling you a treatment you don’t need.
Your first visit is about understanding what’s wrong and whether spinal decompression therapy can help. You’ll talk with Dr. Roses about your symptoms, your history, what you’ve already tried, and what your daily life looks like with this pain.
He’ll do a physical exam and likely review any imaging you’ve had—X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans. If you don’t have recent imaging, he might recommend getting some so we can see exactly what’s happening with your discs.
If you’re a good candidate for lumbar traction for sciatica in Croxton or cervical traction for neck pain in Croxton, NJ, he’ll explain how the treatment works, what the protocol looks like, and what kind of results you can realistically expect. You’ll know the cost, the time commitment, and whether your insurance covers it.
Some people start treatment that same day. Others need to get imaging first or think about their options. There’s no pressure. You’ll have the information you need to make the right decision for your situation.
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