Non-surgical spinal decompression is a traction-based therapy that creates negative pressure within the spinal disc, which may support the repositioning of disc material that has herniated or bulged beyond its normal boundary. At Beacon Clinic of Chiropractic, spinal decompression is used with patients whose presentation involves disc-related pathology — herniated or bulging discs producing nerve compression, sciatica, or significant spinal stenosis symptoms. The therapy is performed on a specialized table under Dr. Bronstein's direction, with the parameters of each session determined by the patient's specific disc involvement and tolerance. San Luis Obispo patients who have been told they have disc herniation but want to explore conservative care before considering surgical options may find spinal decompression a relevant avenue to discuss with Dr. Bronstein.
Cold laser therapy, also called low-level laser therapy or photobiomodulation, is applied at Beacon Clinic as an adjunct to spinal and structural care. The therapy delivers specific wavelengths of light to tissue at a depth that may support cellular repair processes, reduce local inflammation, and modulate pain signaling. It is painless and non-invasive, and it is typically used alongside chiropractic adjustments rather than as a standalone treatment. Patients with soft tissue injuries, chronic inflammatory pain patterns, or conditions where tissue-level support is clinically appropriate may have cold laser incorporated into their care plan at Beacon Clinic. Dr. Bronstein determines whether cold laser is relevant to a patient's presentation after the initial evaluation.
