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SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY IN WESTERVILLE, OH

WHY CHOOSE ATLAS RISING?

At Atlas Rising, care is never one-size-fits-all. You’re treated like a person—not just a spine.

 

Our integrated approach combines spinal decompression, chiropractic, Trigenics, and cold laser therapy in the right sequence so healing lasts. We track measurable progress through real-life markers like sleep quality, sitting and driving tolerance, and lifting confidence. Every plan is fully tailored to your body, schedule, and lifestyle, with clear expectations about what we’re doing, why it matters, and how long it takes.

 

With flexible payment options including HSA/FSA, CareCredit, Affirm, and Afterpay, lasting relief is both accessible and achievable.

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WHY DECOMPRESSION MATTERS

When discs are irritated—bulged, herniated, or thinning—nerves get crowded and everything you do pushes back: sitting, standing, sleeping, driving, bending, lifting.

 

Non-surgical spinal decompression gently creates space between vertebrae, reducing pressure so irritated tissue can calm.

 

The result: less burning, shooting, electric, stabbing pain, more control in your day, and a path back to the life and people who depend on you—without injections or surgery.

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SYMPTOMS WE HELP WITH

If this sounds like your back or neck, you’re in the right place:

 

  • You wake up “seized” or locked up, needing a warm-up just to move.

  • Lower back pain pulls into the hip or glute; sometimes it grabs and sends electric, shooting, knife-like pain down the leg (hello, sciatica).

  • Toes tingle.

  • Long sitting or standing lights it up; driving has you counting minutes.

  • Nights are fragmented—you can’t find a position that doesn’t bite.

  • Bending for laundry or lifting kids or groceries makes you brace.

  • You’re reliable at work, but this slows you down, and you hate feeling “old” or fragile.


Maybe you’ve been told herniation, bulge, stenosis, or degenerative disc disease. Maybe it “just came on,” or began after a lift, repetitive strain, or old injury. You’ve tried stretching, meds, maybe PT or regular chiro. You don’t want more pills. You want the root fixed—so you can sleep, sit/drive, and bend/lift without fear.


That’s our lane.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Here’s what your journey with us might look like:


Day 1 - Discovery & Imaging (30-45 min)

  • Detailed consult: history, aggravators (sitting, driving, sleeping, bending, lifting), goals

  • Functional exam + posture/mobility screen

  • X-rays in-house if you don’t already have appropriate imaging (bring prior MRI/X-rays if available)


Day 2 - Findings, Plan, & First Treatment (30-45 min)

  • We review your imaging and exam in plain English (what’s irritated, what’s not, and why it hurts)

  • You’ll see your corrective care plan—visit cadence, phases, and home guidance

  • First treatment begins: typically decompression + targeted chiropractic (no cracking/popping with UC work as needed) + Trigenics neuromuscular activation + cold laser to calm inflammation and support healing. We tailor the stack to your body and response so you improve faster.


Corrective Care (Typically 3-6 months)

  • We reduce nerve/disc pressure, restore segmental motion, and retrain stability (core/hips/ergonomics) so your results hold in real life—at your desk, on the floor with kids, on the job, and in the gym.

  • Frequency starts higher, then tapers as you hit function milestones (sleeping more solidly, longer sits/drives, confident bend/lift).


Maintenance Care (Aligned to Your Goals)

  • When you’re moving well and doing life with confidence, we shift to maintenance that fits your goals and schedule—periodic tune-ups and self-care strategies to keep you advancing, not sliding.

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HOW WE'RE DIFFERENT

We’re not a “one-size-fits-all” or “rack-and-crack” kind of place. When you come into Atlas Rising, you’ll be treated like a person — not just a spine.

  • Integrated care, one roadmap. We don’t make you pick one lane. We combine decompression + chiropractic + Trigenics + cold laser (and upper-cervical or pelvis work when indicated) in the right sequence so healing sticks.

 

  • Measurable progress. Function markers (sleep, sit/drive tolerance, bend/lift confidence) + milestone checks keep you and us honest.

 

  • Your life, not a template. Plans flex around shifts, commutes, and family rhythms—and we teach desk, lifting, and sleep strategies that reduce daily “re-aggravate.”

 

  • Clear expectations. You’ll know what we’re doing, why it matters, and how long it typically takes (3–6 months corrective, then maintenance by choice and goals).

 

  • Financing & access. HSA/FSA friendly, plus CareCredit, Affirm, Afterpay to keep care comfortable.

Dr. Doug Endel Chiropractic Services in Westerville, OH at Atlas Rising

FOR EVERY STAGE OF LIFE

At Atlas Rising, we care for people at every stage of life:

  • Hands-on pros (nurses/techs/trades): Finish the shift without the “knife in my back.”

 

  • Desk-heavy pros: Longer sits and drives without the stand-up alarm.

 

  • Parents & caregivers: Bend, lift, carry, play—without bracing for the zinger.

 

  • Active adults 35–65: Walk, golf, and train without Advil on standby.​

Dr. Doug Endel Chiropractic Services in Westerville, OH at Atlas Rising

FAQ's

I’ve had this for years—can it still improve?
Yes. Chronic doesn’t mean permanent. When we unload the disc/nerve, restore motion, and retrain stability, multi-year cases often make steady, durable progress.


Is it only decompression?
No. Most plans blend decompression, chiropractic, Trigenics, and cold laser—tailored to your exam/imaging and goals—to speed results and help them last.


How long is care?
Most corrective plans run 3–6 months, beginning with more frequent visits and tapering as function returns. After that, we shift to maintenance that fits your goals.


Do you take insurance?
Decompression is often not covered. Many patients use HSA/FSA. We also offer CareCredit, Affirm, and Afterpay and review costs up front.


I’ve tried PT/chiro. What’s different here?
We change the physics (decompression), then stabilize (Trigenics/core/ergonomics) and support tissue with cold laser—all sequenced to your body, not a template.


Will adjustments crack or pop?
Upper-cervical and many of our techniques are precise and gentle—no twisting/cracking required.


What if I’m slammed at work?
We time-box sessions, stack when helpful, and target the exact positions that flare you (sitting, driving, lifting) so you can keep going while you get better.

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