How Many Spinal Decompression Sessions Will I Need?

When you're in pain, you want to know two things: will this work, and how long will it take? While every patient is different, it helps to understand how spinal decompression treatment plans are built.

IDD Therapy® is not a one-visit fix. It works gradually, over a series of sessions, as pressure is relieved from damaged discs and the body is given the chance to heal.

What affects the number of sessions

Several factors shape your treatment plan: the condition being treated (a herniated disc and general chronic low back pain are different situations), how long you've had the problem, the severity of the disc or nerve involvement, and how your body responds in the early sessions.

That's why your first visit matters so much. Dr. Dillon Hammes takes a whole-person approach — looking past symptoms to the underlying causes of your pain before recommending a plan.

Why consistency matters

Because decompression works cumulatively, staying consistent with your recommended schedule gives you the best chance at lasting relief. Skipping sessions or stopping early can slow your progress.

The goal isn't just to quiet symptoms — it's to address what's causing them, so relief lasts.

Find out what your plan would look like

The only way to know how many sessions you might need is an evaluation. Call Total Health Chiropractic at (319) 338-7025 — we're one of the only clinics in the Coralville area offering IDD Therapy® spinal decompression.