Living with a herniated disc, sciatica, or chronic back pain can limit every part of your day. At Wilke Chiropractic, Dr. Melissa Wilke offers spinal decompression in Geneva, IL to relieve pressure on the spine, reduce pain, and help you move freely again. Whether your case calls for a gentle non-surgical approach or a referral for surgical decompression, we build a plan around your specific condition and goals.
What Is Spinal Decompression?
Spinal decompression is a treatment that reduces pressure on the discs and nerves of the spine. As discs compress over time from injury, poor posture, or degeneration, they can bulge, herniate, or press on nearby nerves. This pressure often shows up as back pain, neck pain, sciatica, numbness, or tingling that radiates into the arms or legs. Decompression therapy creates space between the vertebrae so discs can retract and heal, and so nerves are no longer irritated.
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
Most patients at our Geneva office start with non-surgical spinal decompression. Using a specialized traction table, Dr. Wilke gently stretches the spine in a controlled, comfortable way. This process:
Surgical Spinal Decompression
For more advanced cases, such as bony growths on the spine or a ruptured disc, surgical decompression may be the better path. Dr. Wilke will walk you through the options, which can include:
Corpectomy — removal of part or all of a vertebral body
Laminotomy — removal of a small portion of the lamina to relieve nerve pressure
Diskectomy — removal of a damaged portion of a disc
Every surgery carries risk, and Dr. Wilke will explain what to expect, including the recovery timeline. Relief isn't always immediate after surgery. It often takes time for full healing before you notice a significant change.
Conditions We Treat With Spinal Decompression
Patients throughout Geneva and the surrounding Fox Valley area visit us for decompression therapy to address:
What to Expect at Wilke Chiropractic
Your visit starts with a conversation about your symptoms, history, and goals. Dr. Wilke examines your spine and determines whether non-surgical decompression, another chiropractic technique, or a surgical referral is the right fit. From there, we build a treatment plan designed around your body and your recovery timeline, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Why Geneva Patients Choose Wilke Chiropractic
Dr. Melissa Wilke is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician who treats the whole person, not just the symptom. Our Geneva office combines spinal decompression with soft tissue work, rehab exercises, and lifestyle guidance so relief lasts. If back pain, neck pain, or nerve symptoms are holding you back, spinal decompression in Geneva, IL may be the missing piece in your recovery.
Call Wilke Chiropractic today to schedule your spinal decompression consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
It gently stretches the spine to reduce pressure on discs and nerves, giving bulging or herniated discs room to retract and heal.
It depends on your condition and how your body responds. Dr. Wilke builds your treatment plan after your initial exam.
Non-surgical decompression uses motorized traction and is non-invasive. Surgical decompression, like a diskectomy or laminotomy, is reserved for more serious cases that don't respond to conservative care.
It's commonly used for herniated or bulging discs, sciatica, chronic back and neck pain, and compressed spinal nerve roots.
The best way to find out is a consultation with Dr. Wilke. She'll evaluate your spine and recommend the treatment path that fits your condition.