Knee Decompression

Knee decompression is a non-surgical therapy that uses gentle, controlled traction to reduce intra-articular pressure inside the knee joint. By unloading the joint, decompression creates the space and conditions the body needs to heal.

During each session, the leg is comfortably positioned and a precise pulling force is applied across the knee. This briefly opens the joint space, encouraging fluid exchange, easing pressure on cartilage and nerves, and supporting healthier movement patterns.

Most patients with chronic knee pain — including osteoarthritis, meniscus irritation, mild instability, or nagging post-injury pain — are candidates. We confirm with a careful exam and imaging review.

Sessions are short, comfortable, and require no downtime. Many patients begin to notice less pain and easier movement within the first few visits, with continued improvement over a treatment series. We pair decompression with therapeutic exercise so the gains stick.

Cortisone can quiet inflammation but does not change the mechanics inside the joint, and repeated injections may weaken tissue over time. Surgery carries significant cost, risk, and recovery. Knee decompression offers a non-invasive option to try first — preserving every option you'd still have available later.