The Many Benefits of Intersegmental Traction Tables for Chiropractic Patients

There are many ways that a sports chiropractor can help athletes and those who are regularly active restore and improve range of motion, recover from injuries, and promote healthy movement. An intersegmental traction table, or roller table, is a tool that chiropractors use to gently re-establish the normal range of motion for the body's spine. These tables offer patients many chiropractic benefits.

How Does the Roller Table Work?

Misaligned joints in the spine can hinder your movement, interrupting fluid circulation around the joints. This fluid circulation is vital for your spinal discs to receive the nutrients they need. The disruption of fluid circulation can eventually lead to thinning discs, which can impact your long-term range of motion.

The roller table helps by creating motion which can stretch the spinal joints and improve movement. It does this by mobilizing the spinal column while simultaneously stretching the muscles and ligaments. The patient lies face up on the table while the rollers beneath the surface gently move up and down the spine.