Spinal Intersegmental Traction is a gentle, non-invasive therapy designed to help improve spinal mobility, relax tight muscles, and support overall comfort. The treatment is performed on a specialized table equipped with rollers that move slowly beneath the spine, creating a gentle stretching and massaging effect along the back.
Benefits of Intersegmental Traction
This therapy may help:
- Relax tight or tense back muscles
- Improve spinal mobility and flexibility
- Reduce stiffness and muscle tension
- Promote local circulation
- Support proper movement of the spinal joints
- Complement chiropractic adjustments
- Provide a relaxing, comfortable treatment experience
How Does Intersegmental Traction Work?
During treatment, you lie comfortably on a traction table while a series of rollers gently move beneath the spine. The rolling motion helps stretch the muscles and supporting tissues around the vertebrae while encouraging movement between individual spinal segments.
The intensity and position of the rollers can be adjusted based on your comfort level and treatment needs. Many patients describe the therapy as a gentle stretching or massage-like sensation.
What Conditions May Benefit?
Spinal Intersegmental Traction may be used as part of a chiropractic treatment plan for patients experiencing:
- Back pain
- Muscle tightness or spasms
- Spinal stiffness
- Limited mobility
- Postural strain
- General muscle tension
It may also be used before or after a chiropractic adjustment to help relax the muscles and prepare the spine for treatment.
What to Expect
Sessions are typically brief and require no downtime. Your chiropractor will evaluate your condition and determine whether intersegmental traction is appropriate for you, as well as how often it should be incorporated into your care plan.
If back stiffness, muscle tension, or limited mobility is affecting your daily activities, contact our office today to schedule an appointment and learn whether Spinal Intersegmental Traction may be right for you.
