If you’re having back pain, our specialist IDD therapy in Manchester could help
At Balance Health Centre, we specialise in the assessment and treatment of back pain, and IDD Therapy has become an important part of how we support patients from Manchester.
We work with people experiencing both acute and long-term spinal pain. IDD Therapy is often used where disc problems are contributing to symptoms, helping to reduce pressure, ease discomfort, and support recovery without surgery.
If you would like to speak with us about IDD Therapy and whether it may be suitable for you, you can book a free 15-minute consultation. This can be done over the phone, or you are welcome to call us directly to speak with a member of the team.
If you prefer, you can also send us a message on WhatsApp using the button above.
To learn more about IDD Therapy, what treatment involves, pricing, and how it may help with your symptoms, please continue scrolling.
Below, you can find some reviews and testimonials on our IDD therapy and treatment.
IDD Therapy, short for Intervertebral Disc Decompression Therapy, is a non-invasive treatment designed to reduce pressure on irritated or damaged spinal discs.
It is commonly used for conditions such as disc bulges and herniations, sciatica, trapped nerves, ongoing back pain, and degenerative disc changes.
Unlike general spinal stretching or traction, IDD Therapy uses precise, computer-controlled movements. This allows treatment to be targeted accurately to the specific spinal level causing symptoms.
During treatment, you lie comfortably on a specialised machine known as the Accu SPINA. Carefully measured forces are applied to the spine to help lower pressure within the disc, ease nerve irritation, and improve spinal movement.
By reducing pressure and improving circulation, IDD Therapy supports the flow of oxygen and nutrients into the affected tissues. This helps encourage the body’s natural healing response over a structured course of sessions.
IDD Therapy is gentle and suitable for people who want a non-surgical alternative to injections or spinal surgery. It is often considered when hands-on therapy alone has not fully resolved long-standing back or neck pain.
IDD Therapy may be used to support a range of back and neck conditions where disc pressure or nerve irritation is contributing to symptoms.
For patients from Manchester, it is often considered when pain persists despite physiotherapy, exercise, or hands-on treatment.
Below is a clear overview of the types of conditions IDD Therapy may help with:
Herniated discs
Disc herniation with nerve irritationBulging discs
Disc protrusion without full ruptureProlapsed discs
Extruded disc material causing painSciatica
Leg pain from sciatic nerve compressionTrapped or compressed nerves
Nerve entrapment causing radiating painDegenerative disc disease
Age-related disc wear and tearFacet joint syndrome
Inflamed facet joints causing back painChronic lower back pain
Persistent lumbar discomfortChronic neck pain
Long-term cervical pain and stiffnessForaminal stenosis
Nerve root narrowing at the spineDisc-related leg pain
Lumbar radicular pain to the legDisc-related arm pain
Cervical radicular pain to the armSpinal decompression works by gently reducing pressure within the discs and joints of the spine. When a disc becomes strained, bulges, or irritates a nerve, surrounding tissues often tighten and movement can become painful or restricted.
IDD Therapy delivers spinal decompression in a controlled and targeted way. This helps address pressure at the specific spinal level linked to your symptoms, rather than applying general stretching.
During treatment, you lie comfortably on a specialised machine that applies slow, carefully measured traction to the spine. This creates subtle changes in pressure within the disc, which can:
✅ Ease pressure on irritated or compressed nerves
✅ Encourage bulging or herniated disc material to retract
✅ Improve the flow of oxygen and nutrients into the disc
✅ Reduce stiffness in nearby joints and muscles
For patients from Manchester, spinal decompression through IDD Therapy is often considered when back or neck pain has become persistent. By improving the internal environment of the spine, it supports natural healing and can help relieve long-standing symptoms over time.
IDD Therapy offers a gentle, targeted approach for people dealing with ongoing back or neck pain, particularly where other treatments have not provided enough relief. By reducing pressure within spinal discs and improving movement in stiff or irritated segments, it helps create better conditions for natural healing.
For patients from Manchester, IDD Therapy is often explored as a non-surgical option when pain has started to interfere with everyday activities.
Some of the key benefits of IDD Therapy include:
✅ Reduced pressure on bulging or herniated discs
✅ Relief from nerve-related pain, including sciatica and arm or leg symptoms
✅ Improved mobility in stiff or restricted spinal joints
✅ Improved flow of nutrients into affected discs and surrounding tissues
✅ A non-invasive alternative to injections or surgery
✅ Gentle, controlled treatment suitable for sensitive spinal areas
✅ Support for longer-term recovery when combined with rehabilitation
Many people find IDD Therapy particularly helpful when pain has persisted for several months and daily movement has become difficult.
If you would like to ask questions about IDD Therapy or discuss whether it may be suitable for you, you can book a free consultation using the button below and speak with our team at Balance Health Centre.
Michael Furlong is our experienced IDD Therapy practitioner, supporting patients travelling from Manchester who are dealing with ongoing back and neck pain.
Michael has many years of clinical experience in musculoskeletal care and takes a careful, patient-focused approach to treatment. His work with IDD Therapy is centred on helping people reduce pain, restore movement, and regain confidence in their bodies.
Below, Michael shares his own perspective on IDD Therapy and how it can help people living with persistent spinal pain.
“I have been treating back pain for over 25 years. When my own back developed a problem which hands-on-treatment failed to address, a colleague recommended I have a course of IDD Therapy.
This gentle treatment changed my life. I could immediately feel the difference and how IDD Therapy works alongside manual therapy. IDD Therapy has enabled me to carrying on working and it has also helped one of my reception team.
Unless there is an urgent need for surgery, IDD therapy can help people with conditions we previously wouldn’t have been able to do much for.”
Your appointment begins with a short discussion about your symptoms, medical history, and any treatments you have already tried. This helps us understand how your back or neck pain is affecting daily life.
If you are currently taking any medication, bringing a list with you is helpful. This allows us to plan treatment safely and appropriately.
We recommend wearing loose, comfortable clothing, ideally trousers, so you can lie comfortably on the Accu SPINA machine during treatment.
Once positioned, light straps support your pelvis and chest while the machine applies slow, controlled movements to gently decompress the targeted area of the spine.
Most people find IDD Therapy relaxing rather than uncomfortable. After your session, we will offer simple guidance on movement and hydration to help support ongoing improvement.
Patients travelling from Manchester are welcome to ask questions at any stage, and there is always time to discuss how the treatment felt and what to expect next.
Now that you have learned more about IDD Therapy and how it may help, you may wish to book a consultation to discuss your symptoms in more detail.
We offer a free 15-minute consultation for patients from Manchester. This gives you the opportunity to talk through your case history and receive guidance on whether IDD Therapy or another treatment may be suitable.
To book your consultation, simply click the button below.
You are also welcome to call us directly or send a message on WhatsApp using the button above if you would prefer to speak with someone straight away.
Below, you can learn more about our IDD Therapy in Manchester with our frequently asked questions:
Manchester patients attend IDD Therapy appointments at our clinic on Birchfield Road, Widnes. Widnes is well connected and many people travel from Manchester specifically for specialist spinal decompression treatment.
Our clinic in Widnes is approximately 28 miles from Manchester city centre. Journey times are typically 35 to 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic and your starting location within the city.
Yes. By car, Widnes is easily reached from Manchester via the M62. By train, there are regular services from Manchester stations to Widnes, followed by a short local journey to the clinic. Many Manchester patients find the trip straightforward.
Yes. We regularly treat patients travelling from across Manchester and the wider area, including Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Altrincham, Rochdale, Wigan, Bury, Oldham, Bolton, and Warrington.
IDD Therapy is commonly used where sciatica or nerve pain is linked to disc pressure or spinal compression. By reducing pressure on affected discs and nerves, it may help ease symptoms such as leg pain, tingling, or numbness. A full assessment is required to confirm suitability.
Manchester patients can usually book an initial consultation quickly, subject to availability. We also offer a free 15-minute consultation to discuss symptoms and determine whether IDD Therapy may be appropriate before starting treatment.
Yes. In addition to Manchester city centre, we regularly see IDD Therapy patients travelling from Bolton, Bury, Oldham, and other surrounding towns across Greater Manchester.
