Intersegmental Traction:

Intersegmental traction is a way of inducing passive motion into the spine for the purpose of stretching spinal joints while increasing mobility. The rollers slowly travel the length of the spine, gently stretching spinal joints. 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 include:

• Comfortable and Relaxing
• Increased Mobility
• Improved Circulation of Spinal Fluids and Spinal Discs
• Decreases Stress

Most patients find this form of treatment to be relaxing and extremely helpful! The gentle rolling action exercises the spine and nourishes the spinal discs without effort!