Intersegmental Traction in Woodbury
If your spine feels stuck, tight, or uncomfortable, you’re not alone. Many people carry stiffness that makes everyday movements harder than they should be. At Schmidt Chiropractic Clinic, we offer Intersegmental Traction (IST), a gentle therapy that helps your spine move more freely and feel more comfortable. This soothing technique uses soft, moving rollers to help mobilize the spinal joints, reduce tension, and improve overall mobility.
A Gentle Approach to Spinal Mobility
IST is a non-invasive therapy that helps restore natural motion to your spine. During your session, you’ll lie comfortably on a padded table with rollers built inside. These rollers slowly travel up and down your spine, creating a light stretching and mobilizing effect that helps increase the space between your spinal joints. Dr. Schmidt can adjust the roller height to match your specific needs and comfort level. Most patients describe the experience as deeply relaxing, similar to a gentle massage.
Conditions That Benefit From This Therapy
Dr. Schmidt may recommend intersegmental traction when your spine isn’t moving as well as it should or when you’re dealing with ongoing discomfort. It can be especially helpful for arthritis or disc issues, stiffness in the back or neck, tight or tense spinal muscles, difficulty bending or turning, soreness from prolonged sitting or poor posture, and recovery needs after back surgery or osteoporosis.
Some patients also benefit from IST when they experience achiness from daily strain or stress, a feeling of being “locked up,” or posture-related concerns such as round humpback. For patients who aren’t comfortable with traditional adjustments, Dr. Schmidt often pairs this therapy with gentle instrument adjustments for a low-force approach.
What to Expect
Each session takes about 10 minutes and is completely passive. You simply relax while the table does the work. Many people get up feeling looser and more at ease. While IST is often included as part of a broader chiropractic care plan, some patients also schedule visits specifically for this therapy. Dr. Schmidt will recommend how often you should receive this care based on your unique needs and goals.
Give Your Spine the Room to Move Freely
If stiffness or discomfort is affecting your quality of life, intersegmental traction at Schmidt Chiropractic Clinic may be just what your spine needs. Contact us today to schedule your visit.
