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.
What does Intersegmental Traction feel like?
Most
patients find this form of treatment to be relaxing and very helpful.
The gentle rolling action is restful, exercising 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 restore necessary elasticity
and motion to the spine.
Patient Benefits:
- Reduces painful symptoms
- Increases spinal mobility
- Improves blood supply to the disc, causing it to heal more quickly
- Decreases local swelling
- Reduces spinal fixations
- Accelerates the healing process
Combined with the Chiropractic Adjustment, intersegmental Traction is a very effective way to help your body heal more quickly.
I started coming to Nelsen Chiropractic & Spinal Decompression in October, 2009. I had heard about Spinal Decompression Therapy and was anxious to see if it could help with the pain I had been experiencing in my right leg and thigh. After the first few treatments I noticed a dramatic difference. I am able to stand and be more interactive with the kids at school now because I’m not thinking about how much pain I’m in. Dr. Nelsen’s office being so close to home has given me the opportunity to keep my back in good shape with maintenance treatments. I’m so glad I’m not experiencing the pain I was a year ago and I’m able to continue with the things I love doing. 
Angela Bunn
