Intersegmental Traction at Aldridge Family Chiropractic
What is Intersegmental Traction?
Intersegmental Traction (IST) is a therapeutic technique designed to gently mobilize and stretch the spine to improve spinal health and alleviate discomfort. This treatment uses a specialized traction table that promotes spinal joint mobility and increases circulation, aiding in the healing process. At Aldridge Family Chiropractic, Dr. Mark Aldridge, who is board certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, incorporates Intersegmental Traction into personalized treatment plans to help patients relieve back pain and improve overall spinal function.
Benefits of Intersegmental Traction
Intersegmental Traction provides a wide range of benefits for patients suffering from spinal pain or stiffness, including:
- Improved Spinal Mobility: Gently stretches spinal joints, increasing flexibility and range of motion.
- Pain Relief: Reduces discomfort caused by back pain, neck pain, and spinal misalignment.
- Enhanced Circulation: Promotes blood flow to spinal discs and surrounding muscles, accelerating recovery.
- Better Posture: Helps correct spinal imbalances that may contribute to poor posture and long-term discomfort.
- Relaxation: Provides a soothing, relaxing therapy that helps reduce muscle tension and stress.
IST is especially beneficial for individuals dealing with chronic back pain, spinal stiffness, and conditions related to poor posture or limited spinal mobility.
Our Procedure for Intersegmental Traction
At Aldridge Family Chiropractic, our Intersegmental Traction therapy is designed to be comfortable, effective, and easy to integrate into your chiropractic care plan. Here’s what you can expect:
- Initial Consultation: Dr. Aldridge will conduct a thorough examination to assess your spinal health and determine if IST is suitable for your condition.
- Traction Therapy: During the session, you will lie on a specialized traction table, where gentle rollers will move along your spine to stretch and mobilize the spinal joints.
- Relaxation & Recovery: The therapy lasts about 10-15 minutes and is completely painless. It promotes relaxation, reduces stiffness, and improves circulation.
This gentle treatment is often combined with other chiropractic therapies to enhance recovery and promote long-term spinal health.
Chiropractic Treatments Offered Alongside Intersegmental Traction
At Aldridge Family Chiropractic, we offer a variety of complementary treatments alongside Intersegmental Traction to help optimize your spinal health:
- Chiropractic Adjustments: Aligns the spine to relieve pain and improve mobility.
- Massage Therapy: Reduces muscle tension and promotes relaxation.
- Cold Laser Therapy: Reduces inflammation and accelerates healing.
- Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS): Stimulates muscles to improve recovery and relieve pain.
Two Convenient Locations in Lehi & Taylorsville, UT
Aldridge Family Chiropractic proudly serves patients in both Lehi and Taylorsville, Utah, offering expert chiropractic care with state-of-the-art therapies like Intersegmental Traction. Visit us at either location:
- Lehi Office: 3300 N Running Creek Way #100, Lehi, UT 84043
- Taylorsville Office: 4546 S Atherton Dr. Ste 204, Taylorsville, UT 84123
Dr. Aldridge and our dedicated team are committed to helping you achieve optimal spinal health through personalized chiropractic care and innovative treatments like Intersegmental Traction.