Get long-term relief from chronic back pain, sciatica and disc injuries — without injections or surgery.
At Central Oxford Osteopathy, we help people who feel stuck with ongoing back or neck issues — the kind of pain that lingers, flares, and stops you living the life you want. If hands-on treatment, exercise, medication or rest haven't been enough, then IDD Therapy spinal decompression offers a safe, targeted and non-surgical next step forward.
Imagine waking up and moving freely again — without worrying about your back "going". That's the goal of IDD Therapy at Central Oxford Osteopathy. After a course of treatment, many people feel stronger, more confident and able to get on with daily life — walking, sitting and lifting without fear, enjoying simple routines again, sleeping better, and knowing they've improved without injections or surgery.
IDD Therapy (Intervertebral Differential Dynamics) is the leading form of non-surgical spinal decompression. It gently but effectively relieves pressure on problematic spinal discs while improving mobility and supporting long-term healing.
Using the Accu-SPINA system — globally recognised as the gold standard — IDD Therapy allows us to decompress a specific spinal level, something traditional traction could never do.
By decompressing (taking pressure off) an injured or bulging/herniated disc and gently working the soft tissues, we can ease pain, improve mobility in the spine and allow the body's natural healing mechanisms to operate more efficiently.
The goal is to work stiff ligaments and tight muscles, help the body to retract a disc bulge and to help restore function.
Sessions on the machine last around 25–26 minutes, with heat therapy beforehand and cooling afterwards. Patients find the treatment comfortable, so much so that many actually fall asleep.
If you have symptoms in your legs or arms, or you've been told surgery might be your "next step", IDD Therapy may offer a safer and far less invasive route.
Patients who complete a course of IDD Therapy commonly report:
Every session lasts around 45 mins, including heat therapy beforehand and cooling afterwards.
Typical IDD patients are people who've already tried manual therapy, exercise, or medication — but are still looking for an answer.
Back and neck problems that have built up over months or years need time and repetition to improve. IDD Therapy isn't a "quick fix", it is a structured, progressive treatment programme.
This structured approach is what helps people experience meaningful and lasting change.
"People often come to us feeling uncertain and exhausted after months of discomfort. IDD Therapy gives us a precise and highly targeted way to help those people — especially when a particular disc or spinal level simply isn't recovering. By decompressing and mobilising the exact area causing the trouble, we can help restore function and allow the body to heal naturally. Our goal is simple: to help you move comfortably again and get back to the life you want to lead."
We take a full medical history and assess your suitability for IDD Therapy. If appropriate, you'll have your first session on the machine the same day.
Yes. Treatment is gentle and controlled, with an emergency stop button — rarely used — that brings the machine to a smooth halt.
No. Forces are applied comfortably, and many people fall asleep. Mild muscle soreness can occur early on (similar to beginning exercise), and settles quickly.
You remain fully clothed — trousers or other comfortable clothing is ideal.
Yes, you're welcome to have a companion in the treatment room.
If you have one, please bring it. If not, we can advise whether one is appropriate.
About 45 minutes in total: heat therapy → IDD → cooling.
This varies by severity and duration, but most long-term issues require a structured course of up to 20 sessions.
Chronic spinal issues involve stiffness, dehydration of discs, and restricted movement. These need repeated, progressive decompression — similar to how exercise requires repetition for lasting change.
From £85 per session, depending on the programme.
IDD Therapy is an advanced, targeted form of decompression with additional oscillation/mobilisation built in — making it more precise and more effective than traditional traction.
Traction pulls the whole spine generally; IDD is unique in that it targets a single spinal level with controlled angles and forces.
Not usually. You can book directly unless your insurer requires one.
This avoids the need for twisting when getting on/off the machine and provides a gradual return to weight-bearing after your treatment.
Advice and personalised exercises are provided once your body has adapted to IDD Therapy treatment.
In many cases, yes — provided it has been at least six months, and there are no spinal implants.
At Central Oxford Osteopathy we don't offer spinal injections. Injections can reduce inflammation temporarily, but do not decompress discs or improve segment mobility. They are not a long-term solution by themselves.
If you're tired of living around your pain, IDD Therapy may be the turning point you've been looking for. Experience less pain, improved mobility and flexibility, better sleep and the confidence to return to your normal activities. Don't hesitate—start your journey to lasting pain relief today.
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Location:
Central Oxford Osteopathy
116 Abingdon Road
Oxford OX1 4PZ
(Nearest parking: Hinksey Park Car Park, OX1 4PZ)
For more about IDD Therapy, visit the national site at iddtherapy.co.uk.
Get long-term relief from chronic back pain, sciatica and disc injuries — without injections or surgery. IDD Therapy (Intervertebral Differential Dynamics) is the leading form of non-surgical spinal decompression, gently but effectively relieving pressure on problematic spinal discs while improving mobility and supporting long-term healing.
Using the Accu-SPINA system — globally recognised as the gold standard — IDD Therapy allows us to decompress a specific spinal level, something traditional traction could never do.
Conditions treated: Herniated or bulging discs, sciatica & nerve pain, degenerative disc disease, facet joint syndrome, spinal stenosis, and chronic back or neck pain.
Congratulations to the newest member of our team, Ladina Berther, for being the well deserved winner of the 'Rising Star' award at this years annual Institute of Osteopathy awards ceremony! The award shines a spotlight on her outstanding achievements to date. And we look forward to seeing her continued exceptional contribution to patient care here at Central Oxford Osteopathy....