Mechanical Traction

Alleviate back pain and improve mobility with effective mechanical traction therapy at CDL Rehabilitation in Doral.

What Mechanical Traction Are

Mechanical traction is a therapeutic technique that uses a mechanical device to apply stretching or pulling force to the spine, helping to relieve pressure on the discs, joints, and nerves.

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Treatment Description

Mechanical traction works by gently stretching the spine to alleviate pressure on discs and nerves, improving spinal alignment, reducing pain, and increasing mobility. It can be used for both the cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back) regions.

What It Includes

The treatment involves the use of a traction machine that applies a controlled pulling force to the spine. The patient lies on a table while the machine provides intermittent or continuous traction, usually for 15-30 minutes.

Disorders treated

What Are Mechanical Traction Used For?

Mechanical traction is effective for treating conditions such as herniated discs, sciatica, spinal stenosis, neck or back pain, muscle spasms, and other spinal joint dysfunctions.

Herniated or Bulging Discs

Relieves pressure on spinal discs, reducing pain and promoting healing in conditions like lumbar or cervical disc herniation.

Sciatica

Alleviates pain caused by compression of the sciatic nerve by gently stretching the spine and reducing nerve impingement.

Spinal Stenosis

Eases symptoms by reducing pressure on the spinal canal, improving mobility and reducing pain.

Degenerative Disc Disease

Reduces spinal compression, relieving discomfort and slowing progression in patients with degenerative disc disease.

Pinched Nerves

Decreases pressure on nerves in the cervical or lumbar spine, reducing pain, numbness, or tingling.

Chronic Back or Neck Pain

Provides non-invasive pain relief for chronic conditions by improving spinal alignment and reducing muscle tension.

Muscle Spasms

Relieves spasms and tension in the back or neck by stretching the spinal muscles and promoting relaxation.

Consequences of not treating disorders

Persistent Spinal Pain

Without mechanical traction, spinal pain caused by compression may remain unresolved, leading to ongoing discomfort.

Increased Nerve Compression

Lack of traction therapy can exacerbate nerve impingement, potentially causing numbness, tingling, or worsening pain.

Reduced Mobility

Untreated spinal conditions may result in stiffness and a limited range of motion, affecting overall physical activity.

Prolonged Recovery

Failing to address spinal alignment and decompression can delay recovery from injuries or degenerative conditions.

Risk of Chronic Conditions

Without proper spinal decompression, acute issues like herniated discs can develop into long-term, chronic back or neck pain conditions.