Traction / Decompression

Spinal decompression or traction is utilized to treat a variety of mostly chronic lower back and neck disorders. The decompression/traction unit is designed to create a traction force along the long axis of the spine resulting in decompression of certain pre-determined levels of the spine.

Decompression/traction may be used to treat the following:

• Low back pain
• Neck pain
• Sciatica or other nerve entrapments
• Disc herniation
• Disc protrusion
• Degenerative disc disease
• Osteoarthritis of the spine
• Spinal stenosis
• Decreased range of motion in the neck or low back
• Pain, numbness, tingling, pins and needles in the arms or legs

On your initial visit your physiotherapist will thoroughly assess you and determine whether spinal decompression/traction is suitable for you. Along with a specific spinal assessment your physiotherapist will also assess your core and other areas that may be relevant to your symptoms.

If spinal decompression / traction is deemed appropriate, your treatment will also include education, core and postural exercises, as well as home exercises.