INTERSEGMENTAL TRACTION

WHAT IS INTERSEGMENTAL TRACTION?

It is a way of inducing passive motion into the spine for the purpose of stretching spinal joints and increasing mobility.

HOW DOES INTERSEGMENTAL TRACTION WORK?

The patient lies face up on a bench table which has roller-type cams beneath its surface. These rollers can slowly travel the length of the spine, stretching spinal joints. Most patients find this form of treatments to be relaxing and very helpful. The gentle rolling action is restful and exercises the spine without effort.

WHY IS INTERSEGMENTAL TRACTION USED?

Since discs have a poor blood supply, they get nutrients from the circulation of fluids surrounding spinal joints. Fixations prevent this natural circulation and can cause disc thinning and degeneration. Intersegmental traction helps increase and restores necessary elasticity and motion to the spine.

When Intersegmental traction is used in conjunction with the chiropractic adjustment, it loosens locked-up joints and gives passive motion exercise and therapy to the disc between the vertebrae. This helps to return flexibility, elasticity, and preserves that all-important disc space which protects the opening for the spinal nerve.

PATIENT BENEFITS

• Comfortable and relaxing
• Increased mobility
• Improves circulation of spinal fluids
• Most patients enjoy the relaxing motion and the increased mobility gained from Intersegmental Traction.