The Benefits of Intersegmental Traction Therapy

At Vert Chiropractic, one of our main goals is to provide approachable, affordable, and highly effective alternative care to surgery and pain medication. One of the ways we achieve this for back pain, disc problems, and muscle spasms is through Intersegmental Traction Therapy (IST).

Over time, pressure can build in spinal disks to create a combination of gravity and vertebral misalignments. If not corrected, spinal discs begin to bulge, deteriorate, and lose nutrients, which can cause a great deal of pain and decreased mobility.

During one of our IST sessions, the patient lies down on a specialized table and a series of rollers inside the table move up and down the spine to help alleviate pressure and open up joints, allowing for nutrients to replenish in the discs and preventing the further onset of deterioration and injury.

IST sessions can also help reduce muscle spasms, improve balance, and restore range of motion to the spine. Sessions can even be used before performing adjustments to help clients fully relax.

Depending on the patient, Dr. Hewitt and our team at Vert Chiropractic can adjust the amount of pressure applied during IST so that your treatment is tailored to your individual needs. This makes this treatment plan perfect for any patient, no matter your age or injury. 

Curious if IST is the answer to your back pain? Contact us to learn more and schedule a consultation!