Traction

Spinal traction is a form of decompression therapy that relieves pressure on the spine. It can be performed manually or mechanically. Spinal traction can be used for the cervical spine (neck) or the lumbar spine (back).

Common conditions for using cervical traction are a bulging disc, herniated disc, degenerative disc disease and cervical pain.

Lumbar traction can be effective for treating a bulging disc, herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, sciatica and low back pain.