Tried everything for your back pain or sciatica?
Take pressure off the disc and the nerve with gentle, non-surgical spinal decompression.
If pills, rest, and stretching haven't worked, the problem may be pressure on a disc. Find out in one visit — with a consultation, a focused spine and nerve evaluation, and your first decompression session.
Serving Cary, Apex & the Triangle
YOUR BACK PAIN HAS BEEN RUNNING YOUR LIFE
You think about your back before you get out of bed. You skip the things you love because you'll pay for it later. You've been told to rest, take something, and hope it passes — and it keeps coming back.
You don't need another temporary fix. You need to know what's actually causing the pain, and whether it can be corrected without surgery.
Nothing you've tried has taken the pressure off the disc or the nerve
Medication
Covers up the pain signal but never touches the pressure on the disc.
Rest and heating pads
Feels good for an hour. The pain is right there when you move again.
Stretching and inversion tables
General pulling — not targeted at the disc level that's causing the problem.
Injections
Can quiet the nerve for a while, but the disc is still compressed.
What is spinal decompression therapy?
You lie comfortably on a table while a computer-controlled system gently stretches and releases the spine at a specific level. It's slow, precise, and most patients find it relaxing.
Relieves nerve pressure
Gentle, computer-guided traction creates space so the nerve stops being pinched.
Rehydrates the disc
Negative pressure draws fluid, oxygen, and nutrients back into the disc.
Restores disc height
As the disc recovers, the joint moves better and the pain settles down.
Built for stubborn disc-driven back pain & sciatica
Targets the disc itself
Not a general stretch — the pressure is aimed where the problem is.
Non-surgical & drug-free
No incisions, no downtime, no prescriptions to manage.
Comfortable, 15–20 minutes
Sessions are short enough to fit into a normal day.
Creates room for healing
Relieved pressure gives the disc and nerve the space to recover.
Imagine life without the pain
Without care
- Living around the pain
- Missing time with family
- Endless pills with side effects
- Fear that surgery is next
With decompression care
- Sleeping through the night
- Back to the gym, the yard, the golf course
- Drug-free, surgery-free relief
- A clear plan and a doctor on your side
New patients · Cary, NC
$49 first decompression therapy session
Everything you need to find out if decompression is the right answer for your pain.
- Gentle spinal decompression session
- Consultation with the doctor
- Focused spine and nerve evaluation
- Personalized treatment recommendations
- At-home tips for back or neck relief
- A clear plan to move forward with confidence
New patients · Cary, NC
How we get the pressure off your disc and your nerve
- 1
Consultation & full exam
We listen to your story, then examine your spine, posture, and nerve function.
- 2
Imaging when it's needed
If we need a closer look before recommending care, we'll tell you why.
- 3
Report of findings
You get a plain-English explanation of what's wrong and whether decompression can help.
- 4
Your decompression sessions
Short, comfortable sessions targeting the disc level causing your pain.
- 5
Stabilize and keep it gone
Support work so the relief holds after the pressure comes off.
Dr. Stephen F. Kosterman, D.C.
For years, Dr. Kosterman has helped patients across the Triangle escape chronic back and neck pain — without surgery and without long-term drugs. His approach combines a thorough spine and nerve evaluation with proven non-surgical spinal decompression, so you leave with a clear, personal plan forward.
New patients · Cary, NC
More than just back pain & sciatica
- Sciatica
- Herniated Disc
- Bulged Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Arthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
Real people. Real relief.
Actual 5-star Google reviews from Kosterman Chiropractic patients.
"Dr Kosterman is a great chiropractor which I've been going to for over 2 yrs. He's very professional and yet friendly and has helped me tremendously enjoy my life at 72 years old. He is also very knowledgeable in extended fields of chiropractic and has helped me in that also. His staff is very polite and helpful — I couldn't find a better chiropractic office. I believe I've found the best chiropractor in NC."
"Kosterman Chiropractic is one of the best clinics I've been to. Chelsea, Kelly, and Mia are awesome — they truly care about your problem and do everything they can to help. Stefan is a true professional. I wish this team continued success and growth!"
"I sit at a computer to teach classes 3–5 days a week from August–May. That alone was doing a number on the shape of my spine… Dr. Kosterman is a gem! Feeling taller as we work to remedy spinal scoliosis. I have been in his care for almost two years and am pain free. With each visit I maintain better posture and a sense of wellbeing."
"Sincere thanks for the excellent service and professionalism. I was warmly welcomed from the very first moment, and the whole team showed attention, care, and dedication in every detail. The service was flawless, delivered with quality and care, which made my experience truly special."
"Kosterman Chiropractic is more than a five-star experience. The atmosphere is so uplifting and full of positivity. The staff is wonderful, and the doctor is very nice and professional. Dr. Kosterman is non-judgemental. If you're looking for a chiropractor who treats you with genuine kindness, this is the place."
"I'm a new patient and have had a great experience so far. Everyone is very personable and knowledgeable. Dr. Kosterman is actively working to help me fix my issues, not just do adjustments and send me on my way. There is a lot of conversation before anything is set in stone and it's a joint decision to move forward. Highly recommend!"
"The receptionists were all so pleasant and very helpful. Their beautiful smiles let me know they enjoyed their job! When I got there I didn't have to wait — they scanned my paperwork and took me right back. Dr Kosterman was very friendly and very informative of my neck pain. I would recommend this office to anyone with neck and back pain."
"Hats off to the three angels at the front desk. Thanks for the great job."
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Kosterman Chiropractic — Cary, NC
Office Details
- 8511 Chapel Hill Rd, Cary, NC 27513
- (919) 461-9779
- Mon–Fri appointments available — call or book online.
- New patients welcome. The $49 special is for first-time decompression patients.
- Bring any recent imaging or reports if you have them.