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What is Traction Therapy?

Traction is a form of decompression therapy that we are happy to offer at our Fort MyersCape Coral & Estero, FL physical therapy clinics. It relieves pressure on the spine and alleviates pain from joints, sprains, and spasms. It can also treat herniated discs, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, pinched nerves, and many other back conditions. Traction is performed by skilled physical therapists and/or the use of mechanical units. If your back is bothering you, request an appointment at Back In Motion Physical Therapy & Performance today to find out if traction could benefit you!

Lower back pain (LBP) is the most commonly reported form of pain. It is a major cause of medical expenses, work absenteeism, and disability. With traction, you can find some much-needed relief and get back to comfortably living your daily life.

What are the Types of Traction?

The specialized treatment technique of mechanical traction uses devices that work by stretching the spinal vertebrae and muscles.

With manual traction, our physical therapists use their hands to stretch the spinal vertebrae and muscles.

Common Conditions That Traction Therapy Can Help With

Lower Back & Sciatica

Sports Medicine & Injuries

Neck Pain & Stiffness

Shoulder & Rotator Cuff

Knee Pain

Foot, Ankle, & Plantar Fasciitis

Hip Pain & Post Surgery

Arthritis

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  • Gain valuable insights into the root causes of your pain and discover effective strategies to address them
  • Avoid common mistakes made by patients and ensure a complete recovery
  • Regain control of your life, even when others have told you that nothing can be done
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How Does Traction Work?

Traction relieves pressure on the spine and alleviates pain. Cervical traction and lumbar traction are similar, but they have a couple of key differences: with cervical traction, a gentle force is used to stretch or pull the head away from the neck. With lumbar traction, a gentle force is used to gently gap the pelvis from the lower back. Both of these methods are useful in manipulating the spine and providing relief.

Get in Contact With Us Today About Traction Therapy

If your back has been bothering you, don’t hesitate to request an appointment Back In Motion Physical Therapy & Performance today. One of our highly trained Fort Myers, Cape Coral & Estero, FL physical therapists will design a personalized treatment plan for your specific needs. Don’t live with LBP – manual traction can help get you moving.

If you’re not quite ready to book an appointment but have unanswered questions about whether our services are right for you, we’d love to talk to you over the phone or in person. We call it our Free Discovery Visit. It could be that you also don’t know if we can help you, or maybe you’ve had a bad experience in the past.

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