People who are experiencing certain symptoms of lower back pain may be considered a good candidate for spinal decompression therapy, including the following: - Lower back pain radiating down the hips - Pain that radiates down one leg - Significant pain negatively impacts the quality of life - Pain does not respond to other treatments - Difficulty walking or standing - Lower back pain is only relieved by bending Furthermore, patients dealing with these conditions may also be good candidates for spinal decompression: - Chronic back, neck, or lower back pain - Sciatica - Bulging discs or degenerative disc disease - Posterior facet syndrome - Injured or diseased spinal nerve roots