Comfortable, Safe Treatment for Acute Pain Relief
At our clinic, we use the advanced KDT Neural-Flex® Decompression System to ensure the most comfortable experience for our patients—especially those suffering from acute pain or taking on postures to avoid it (known as antalgic positioning).
This state-of-the-art technology features fully powered caudal sections, allowing for effortless adjustments and gentle positioning. This means we can safely and confidently treat even the most acute cases without causing additional discomfort.
Whether you’re patients are struggling to stand upright or can only find relief in certain positions, the KDT Neural-Flex® system helps us meet you where you are, providing pain-relieving therapy tailored to your needs.


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A Gentle, Targeted Approach for Acute and Complex Spinal Conditions
While most decompression therapies are delivered in supine or prone positions, side-lying decompression remains an underutilized yet highly effective method—especially in treating patients with acute or hard-to-classify spinal pain.
At our clinic, we value the clinical importance of side-position treatment, particularly as a transitional posture when standard positions are not tolerated. Side-lying decompression provides a low-force, lower-reaction alternative, making it ideal for patients experiencing:
Acute disc-related pain
Antalgic postures that prevent other positions
Complex or nebulous classification syndromes
Many adults naturally sleep in the side-lying (fetal) position, which often reduces spinal tension and promotes comfort—especially during acute pain episodes.
When supine or prone traction is not tolerated, side-lying positioning serves as a “safe test posture”, allowing us to ease into decompression therapy with confidence.
This method is particularly helpful in identifying directional preferences and gauging how the spine responds to traction early in treatment.
Patients presenting with medial disc displacement (pain and antalgia on the same side as leg symptoms) often experience worsened symptoms during traditional axial traction. In these cases, straightening the spine can increase nerve root pressure—precisely what we aim to avoid.
By choosing a side-lying position, we minimize that risk while still applying beneficial traction. This approach is especially effective in:
Medial disc syndromes
Outer annular disc sprains (without nuclear migration)
Patients showing lateral bending preference
Cases where rising from sleep or rest triggers pain
Additionally, side-lying decompression reduces the strain on the core and facilitates easier transitions to upright posture post-treatment, enhancing safety and comfort.
We begin with a thorough assessment of:
Pain patterns upon waking or after rest
Directional preferences and postural tendencies
Antalgic postures (e.g., inability to lie on back or stomach)
Straight leg raise (SLR) testing and other diagnostic cues
When we identify a likely positive response to traction, but conventional positioning poses a risk, side-lying becomes the ideal starting point—especially during the first 1–4 sessions.
Precision Positioning for Maximum Comfort and Effectiveness
When utilizing side-lying decompression, we follow a structured, patient-centered process that ensures comfort, effectiveness, and safety—especially for those in acute pain or presenting with specific disc-related issues.
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