Intersegmental Traction

The intersegmental traction table mobilizes the spine while simultaneously stretching the muscles and ligament. This helps increase blood flow and oxygen to your spinal discs, ligaments and muscles. It also decreases muscle spasm and increases range of motion in the spine.

 

Regular use of intersegmental traction table has shown to significantly accelerate the recovery process from a back injury. Discs lack a direct source of blood supply, which is one of the main reasons they take so long to heal. They receive nutrients when the motion of the spine causes some blood within that bone to be pumped into the disc. Intersegmental traction helps to pump blood into the discs. It also decreases muscle spasms, which can hinder the back from moving.