Mechanical Traction

Our traction table gently stretches the neck and lower back to relieve pain, improve mobility, and reduce pressure on nerves. It’s used to support recovery from neck and back stiffness, sciatica, disc issues, and related conditions.

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Mechanical Traction

Mechanical traction is a non-invasive treatment designed to help reduce pressure and irritation in the spine through gentle, controlled stretching. It is commonly used to help manage neck and lower back conditions associated with stiffness, nerve irritation, and mobility restrictions.

At Nova Physiotherapy, mechanical traction is used as part of a comprehensive treatment approach alongside exercise therapy, hands-on treatment, and education to support long-term recovery and improved movement.

Benefits of Mechanical Traction

  • Reduces pressure on spinal joints and discs

  • May help relieve nerve-related symptoms such as numbness or tingling

  • Helps reduce muscle tension and guarding

  • Improves spinal mobility and movement tolerance

  • Can provide symptom relief for neck and lower back pain

  • Gentle, controlled, and individualized to the patient

Commonly Used For

  • Neck pain

  • Lower back pain

  • Sciatica

  • Disc-related pain

  • Cervical radiculopathy (“pinched nerve”)

  • Spinal stiffness and mobility restrictions

Each traction program is tailored to the individual based on their symptoms, goals, and overall treatment plan to ensure safe and effective care.