Skip the surgery. Decompress the disc.
A herniated disc compressing your nerve does not automatically mean an operating table. Dr. Gregory Mayfield has helped West Monroe and Twin Cities patients resolve disc pain with FDA-cleared decompression therapy for 31+ years — just across the Ouachita on Royal Ave.
Just across the Ouachita.
West Monroe patients are minutes from our Monroe office on Royal Ave — straight over the river. A second Mayfield location sits in Shreveport if you're ever out west.
Dr. Gregory Mayfield
A former police officer who responded to wrecks on these same Twin Cities roads, Dr. Mayfield has spent 31+ years helping Northeast Louisiana move without pain — and is qualified as an expert witness in motor-vehicle-accident cases.
- Non-surgical, drug-free spine care minutes from West Monroe
- Accepts most insurance, Medicare, auto & work injury
- Works directly with auto insurers & personal-injury attorneys
Negative pressure. Natural healing.
Spinal decompression gently stretches the disc in precise computer-controlled cycles, creating a vacuum effect that draws herniated material back toward the center and floods the disc with nutrients. Oilfield workers, Antique Alley shop owners, and West Monroe Rebels athletes — anyone whose disc gave out — are candidates for evaluation.
Built for West Monroe.
From Antique Alley shop owners and oilfield crews to Rebels athletes and anyone rear-ended on the I-20 bridge — we know the loads, the hours, and the injuries this side of the river lives with.
Antique Alley & Trenton St
Small-business owners on their feet all day in the shops and restaurants downtown — care that fits between the open and close signs.
Oilfield & trades
Rig work, welding, and the trades are hard on a spine. We schedule around rotations and get crews back to work, not just out the door.
I-20 bridge wrecks
The Monroe–West Monroe bridge stacks up fast. We treat whiplash & disc injuries and handle the insurance and attorney side.
"Years of back trouble and this is the first place that actually found the cause."
— Verified patient"Helped me avoid the surgery another doctor was pushing. Cannot thank them enough."
— Verified patient"Treated my whole family. Gentle with the kids and straight with the adults."
— Verified patientSpinal decompression for West Monroe patients
How close is the Mayfield Chiropractic decompression office to West Monroe?
Our Monroe office at 1400 Royal Ave is minutes across the Ouachita River from West Monroe — call (318) 323-7246. West Monroe patients reach us in under 10 minutes via the US-80 bridge. We are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with same-day consultations for new patients.
What conditions does spinal decompression treat?
Spinal decompression is most effective for herniated and bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, sciatica caused by disc compression, spinal stenosis, and facet syndrome. It uses a computer-controlled table to create gentle negative pressure inside the disc, allowing herniated material to retract and relieving pinched nerves without surgery. It is not appropriate for fractures, severe osteoporosis, or implanted spinal hardware.
Does insurance cover spinal decompression near West Monroe?
Coverage depends on your plan. Many major carriers — Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare — cover decompression when medically necessary. Auto insurance frequently covers it for accident-related disc injuries from wrecks on the I-20 bridge or US-80. VA benefits are accepted for eligible veterans. Our staff verifies your coverage before treatment starts so there are no surprises.
How many decompression sessions will I need and is it painful?
A standard course is 15 to 20 sessions over four to six weeks; many West Monroe patients notice meaningful relief within the first four to six visits. Treatment is not painful — most patients describe a gentle rhythmic stretch, and some fall asleep on the table. Dr. Mayfield evaluates your response after each session and adjusts the plan accordingly.
Can spinal decompression help me avoid back surgery?
Yes. Clinical studies report success rates of 71 to 89 percent for reducing disc-related pain. Many West Monroe patients who were advised to consider surgery found lasting relief through decompression instead. Dr. Mayfield will give you an honest assessment at your first visit — if decompression is not the right fit for your case, he will say so and discuss alternatives. Call (318) 323-7246; our Monroe office at 1400 Royal Ave is minutes across the river.
Stop working around the pain.
Book online or call the Monroe office on Royal Ave — minutes across the river, same-day appointments available.