Intersegmental traction is a way of inducing passive motion into the spine for the purpose of stretching spinal joints and increasing mobility. It works by gently stretching and mobilizing the spine, which in turn improves flexibility, promotes blood flow, and facilitates the healing process.
During the traction treatment, patients lie face up on a specialized table which has roller-type cams beneath its surface. Those rollers move gently up and down the spine. This helps mobilize the stuck or fixated spinal joints.