Benefits of intersegmental traction
Benefits of intersegmental traction
What is Intersegmental Traction?
It is a table that you lay on. The table has a dual roller system that moves up and down the spine. This will stretch your joints and muscles/ligaments. The table helps to gently reestablish normal range of motion of the spine. This physiotherapy has been shown to reduce muscle spasms and facilitate muscle relaxation. It can also greatly accelerate recovery progress for back injuries.
How does Intersegmental Traction work?
The table mobilizes the spinal column while simultaneously stretching the ligaments and muscles. This movement helps to increase blood flow to the spine including the discs, ligaments and muscles. Bringing blood and oxygen to these tissues helps to increase the healing process.
Intersegmental traction is a form of spinal traction that is used to stretch and mobilize the spine. It involves the use of a traction table that has rollers or a massage mechanism that moves up and down the length of the spine, gently stretching the spinal joints and muscles. This type of traction is also known as roller table therapy, or spinal mobilization therapy.
There is some research available on the effectiveness of intersegmental traction. A study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine in 2016 found that intersegmental traction was effective in reducing low back pain in patients with chronic low back pain. The study also found that intersegmental traction was more effective than a placebo treatment.
Another study published in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science in 2015 found that intersegmental traction was effective in improving spinal mobility and reducing pain in patients with chronic low back pain. The study concluded that intersegmental traction was a safe and effective treatment option for patients with chronic low back pain.
There have also been some case reports and smaller studies that have suggested that intersegmental traction may be effective in treating other conditions, such as sciatica, herniated discs, and spinal stenosis. However, more research is needed to fully understand the effectiveness of intersegmental traction for these conditions.
It is important to note that intersegmental traction should only be performed by a licensed healthcare professional, such as a chiropractor or physical therapist, who has been trained in the proper use of the equipment and techniques. Patients should also be evaluated by a healthcare professional to determine if intersegmental traction is an appropriate treatment option for their specific condition.