Intersegmental traction is a way of inducing passive motion into the spine in order to achieve spinal fitness by flexing spinal joints, increasing mobility and preventing disc degeneration.

Since discs have a poor blood supply, they get nutrients from the circulation of fluids surrounding spinal joints. Fixations prevent this natural circulation and can cause disc thinning and degeneration. Intersegmental traction helps increase and restore necessary elasticity and motion to the spine.

With intesegmental traction, the patient lies face up on a bench table, which has roller-type cams beneath it surface. These rollers slowly travel the length of the spine, flexing spinal joints. Most patients find this form of treatment to be relaxing and very helpful. The gentle rolling action is restful, yet flexes and exercises the spine without effort.

Anderson Chiropractic utilizes the ATT 300 electro-mechanical treatment table, which enhances the correction of a spinal subluxation by relaxing tension and mobilizing the area to be treated. This is done by adjustable, alternate pressure on the spine.