Intersegmental Traction in Orlando, FL

Intersegmental traction in Orlando, FL uses a specialized roller table to gently stretch spinal joints and muscles, improving alignment, circulation, and mobility while relieving stiffness and nerve pressure. At Orlando Spine and Wellness Center, intersegmental traction is paired with chiropractic adjustments and spinal decompression therapy for lasting spine health. Schedule your consultation today.

What Is Intersegmental Traction?

Intersegmental traction uses a specialized table with rollers that move up and down the spine while you lie face-up in a relaxed position. The gentle rolling action stretches the spinal joints and muscles, which can help improve alignment, increase blood circulation, and relieve pain — all through passive, non-invasive motion.

How Does Intersegmental Traction Work?

As the rollers move along the length of your spine, they create a passive stretching motion that helps mobilize spinal joints, relax surrounding muscles, and encourage nutrient-rich fluid movement into the spinal discs. This gentle motion can relieve pressure on nerves, improve flexibility, and prepare the spine for chiropractic adjustments or other therapies.

Is Spinal Traction the Same as Spinal Decompression?

Not exactly. Intersegmental traction is a gentle, passive therapy that stretches and mobilizes the entire spine using a roller table, and it is often used to relax muscles and prepare the spine for further treatment. Spinal decompression therapy uses computer-controlled, targeted distraction to create negative pressure at a specific disc level, which is typically recommended for more significant disc herniation or degenerative disc conditions. Many patients benefit from both, depending on their diagnosis.

 

Intersegmental Traction in Orlando, FL — Conditions We Treat

  • Sciatica
  • Herniated or bulging discs
  • Muscle spasms
  • Poor posture and spinal stiffness
  • Arthritis and degenerative changes
  • Chronic neck and back pain

If you are recovering from a car accident, intersegmental traction is often included as part of our Auto Accident Injury Treatment program, and it pairs well with our Sciatica Pain Relief program for nerve-related leg and back pain.

What to Expect During an Intersegmental Traction Session?

You will lie comfortably face-up on the traction table while rollers move gently along your spine. Most sessions run about 10 to 20 minutes and are often combined with chiropractic adjustments or other therapies during the same visit. The treatment is relaxing, non-invasive, and does not require any recovery time afterward.

Benefits of Intersegmental Traction

  • Improved spinal alignment and mobility
  • Increased blood circulation
  • Muscle relaxation and reduced tension
  • Relief from nerve pressure
  • A gentle, non-invasive complement to chiropractic care

Who Is a Candidate for Intersegmental Traction?

Intersegmental traction is well suited for patients with mild to moderate spinal stiffness, disc-related discomfort, sciatica, or muscle tension, as well as those recovering from an auto accident. It is also commonly used to prepare patients for chiropractic adjustments or to complement an ongoing spinal decompression therapy program.

Intersegmental Traction in Orlando, FL — Why Choose Orlando Spine and Wellness Center

Our licensed chiropractic team uses intersegmental traction as part of a coordinated spinal health plan, combining it with chiropractic adjustments, exercise rehabilitation, and other therapies as needed. We accept auto insurance and PIP coverage for accident-related injuries. Learn more about our practice or read our patient reviews.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Intersegmental Traction in Orlando, FL

1What does intersegmental traction feel like?
Most patients find it relaxing. You will feel a gentle rolling pressure moving along your spine while you lie comfortably on the table.
2Is intersegmental traction the same as a chiropractic adjustment?
No. Intersegmental traction is a passive, mechanical stretching therapy, while a chiropractic adjustment is a hands-on, targeted correction of spinal joint alignment. They are often used together.
3How many sessions of intersegmental traction do I need?
This depends on your condition. Many patients include it as a regular part of their visits alongside chiropractic adjustments for ongoing spinal health.
4How long does a session take?
Most sessions run about 10 to 20 minutes, often as part of a longer visit that includes other therapies.
5What conditions can intersegmental traction help with?
It is commonly used for sciatica, herniated or bulging discs, muscle spasms, poor posture, arthritis-related stiffness, and general spinal tension.
6Is intersegmental traction covered by insurance?
Coverage depends on your plan. We accept auto insurance and PIP coverage for accident-related injuries — contact us to verify your benefits.
7 Is intersegmental traction safe?
Yes, for most patients it is a gentle, low-risk therapy. Patients with certain spinal conditions should be evaluated by their provider first to confirm it's appropriate.

Ready to relieve spinal stiffness, sciatica, or nerve pressure with intersegmental traction? Book a consultation with Orlando Spine and Wellness Center, or visit our New Patient Center to get started.

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