Spinal traction is the application of a longitudinal/axial pull on the cervical and/or lumbar spine, either manual or mechanical, intermittent or continuous.
Spinal, cervical, and/or pelvic traction may be helpful for the relief of neck and/or low back pain and muscle spasm.
Spinal Traction can be used to treat:
- Spinal nerve root impingement
- Joint hypomobility
- Degenerative joint disease
- Extrinsic muscle spasm and muscle guarding
- Discogenic pain
- Joint pain
Cervical traction can be used to treat:
- Osteoarthritis
- Headaches
- Herniated discs
- Muscle tightness
- Joint stiffness
- Nerve root compression
For more information about Spinal or Cervical traction and how it might assist you or someone you know, please contact us.
