🎙 Episode 42 – Spinal Decompression Report Review - Part 1

In this episode of The Practice Builders Podcast, Dr. Vince Leone and Dr. Kyle Pankonin introduces the State of Spinal Decompression 2026 Report: benchmarks, insights, and predictions for chiropractors who want to build a real decompression niche.

Dr. Leone explains why decompression has been too inconsistent across the profession (random visit counts, inconsistent protocols, dabbling). The goal is to professionalize decompression using proven systems, market research, and published evidence so clinics can deliver consistent outcomes and stand out as specialists.

You’ll learn:

Why decompression adoption is growing ~4% per year and why competition is coming
The real differentiator isn’t owning a table, it’s mastery: world-class exam, protocols, and trained staff execution
Why patient demand is massive (surgery volume + patients actively seeking non-surgical options)
Pricing benchmarks (most clinics land around $3K–$7K, commonly $4.5K–$5K) and why just 3–10 starts/month can be practice-changing
Why marketing must be diversified (multiple “buckets,” not one fragile channel)

A key clinical insight: research suggests lower-force decompression can perform as well or better than heavy pull in some cases.

Give it a listen — and start thinking like a specialist, not just a table owner.