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WHAT IS MECHANICAL TRACTION?

Mechanical Traction is a type of decompression therapy performed in a clinical setting under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. This type of therapy utilizes a variety of spinal unloading, decompression and mechanical devices to reduce symptoms associated with conditions causing spinal compression and/or Hypomobility.

WHAT CONDITIONS ARE TREATED BY MECHANICAL TRACTION?

Conditions that involve compression of the spine can have painful and debilitating effects on those affected. When the vertebra of the spine become compressed due to degenerative condition or disease, the soft tissue that forms the spine can become malformed, strained and/or torn. This can cause pressure or pinched nerve endings.

• Back Pain
• Neck Pain
• Arm or Leg Pain
• Radiculopathy or Nerve Root Damage
• Sciatica
• Herniated Disc
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Osteoarthritis
• Generalized Hypomobility
• Spinal Stenosis

HOW DOES MECHANICAL TRACTION WORK?

Mechanical Traction relieves pain inducing pressure in the spine through mechanically guided spinal expansion. During a typical appointment a patient will lay on a specialized inversion table. This table looks similar to a massage table and is equipped with an array of spinal decompression tools and mechanisms to   the spine. A physical therapist will then fit attachments such as ropes, slings, and pulleys to the patient as part of an individualized treatment program to mechanically relieve pressure.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MECHANICAL TRACTION?

Relieving pain caused from spinal compression can have innumerable benefits, some of which are outlined below.

• Improved Range of Motion and Mobility
• Increased Functionality
• Potential Retraction at Disc Herniation
• Pain Reduction
• Decreased Intradiscal Pressure
• Improved Circulation
• Relief from Numbness, Tingling or Burning Sensations
• Restored Spinal Alignment

HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF MECHANICAL TRACTION CAN HELP WITH MY CONDITION?

Whenever you are considering a new treatment for your spinal condition, either as part of your current treatment program or as a new therapy it is important to talk with a spine specialist. At Grand River medical we are here to help. Call to find out how you can get your free consultation now. A pain free life is waiting for you.

Read more: http://www.grandrivermed.com/physical-medicine/mechanical-traction/

Reduce your Pain today with Physical Rehabilitation Program

What We Do

Designing a personalized physical therapy program that helps you restore movement, reduce pain and reach your treatment goals is our primary focus. When you have a comprehensive program that is proven effective at strengthening key muscle and joint formations, you ensure program effectiveness in preventing future injury.

Our programs are designed to make you feel stronger, fitter and more prepared to take on whatever physical challenges may or may not be present in your life. Physical therapy can greatly reduce pain and diminish the need for addictive prescription drugs that may lead to additional health obstacles in the future.

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Let Us Work for You

We have experience. Let us use it. We offer physical therapy that is tailored to each person and each injury. We understand that every “body” is different and so is every injury. Finding the right program to optimize your results is one of the first things we complete when you chose our office.

Identifying Your Treatment Goals

Our physical therapy professionals work with you to develop a treatment plan that identifies your goals and your expectations of a physical therapy program. We believe physical pain and lack of mobility ARE NOT reasonable conditions to live with day-to-day. You’ve already experienced the trauma of the initial injury, why should you suffer through depression and stagnation too?

Moving Forward

Your first appointment will be a consultation by calling today. Your second appointment will be the start of your recovery into a fitter and healthier tomorrow.

Once you have completed a program with us, you will never fear recovery from surgery or injury again. Our trained professionals will guide you on a path to a fast and pain-free recovery.

Call Today for Consultation at (248) 476-7775

Future Scope and Benefits of Massage Therapy

Massage is one of the oldest healing arts dating back over 3,000 years. Today the benefits of massage are widely accessible and have established medical value. Massage, somatic and bodywork therapies are defined as the application of various techniques to the soft tissues and muscular structure of the human body.

• Relieves Stress

A single massage session can have a significant impact when it comes to alleviating the symptoms of

stress.  It can lower the heart rate as well as cortisol levels.  Since cortisol is the body’s “stress hormone,” the lower this is, the better off you are.

In addition, it can dramatically relieve anxiety, get rid of headaches, alleviate stress-related insomnia, and multiple other health issues related to stress.  For the most part, if stress causes or agitates a condition, massage therapy can usually help mitigate or even alleviate the ailment.

• Improves Blood Circulation

One of the results of massage is getting blood to flow in and out of various areas of the body through the pressure on the muscles.  This improves the flow of the circulatory system, helping the body to more effectively get toxins out and nutrients in to the muscles and other various parts of the body.

This improved circulation can also help the body’s natural recovery process when it comes to injuries.  Research has shown that regular massage therapy can dramatically decrease the recovery time after an individual suffers an injury.  Sports professionals use massage therapy as a part of their recovery regimen when it comes to injuries with great success.

• Improves Posture

Through relaxing tense muscles, massage therapy can help reduce or even eliminate posture issues.  Considering the impact that poor posture can have on the body, this can prevent health issues before they even happen.  When working with someone familiar with postural distortions, the massage therapist can even recognize and point out the specific problem areas and what to do in order to prevent the tension in those particular muscles.

• Boosts the Immune System

Research has shown that individuals receiving regular massage therapy have better immune function.  The primary cause of this was shown to be an increase in the activity level of the immune system’s natural “killer cells.”

• Mood Enhancement

Studies have shown time and time again that mood can have a dramatic impact on the immune system and overall well-being of the body.  When the tension is released from the body, the tight muscles are relaxed, and the blood flow is improved, this improved feeling of well-being typically improves mood.

That elevation in mood not only helps to boost immune function, but improves a variety of other bodily functions as well, including sleep, memory, motor skills, and much more.

While massage therapy has plenty of benefits, note that it is not for everyone.  Individuals with certain conditions should not begin massage therapy without consulting their healthcare professional first.

Those conditions include:

• Thrombocytopenia (a shortage of platelets in the blood)

• Deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in veins, most commonly in the leg regions)

• Those that require blood-thinning medications

• Those with bleeding disorders

• Osteoporosis

• Fractures, breaks, or external wounds 

If you have any conditions that you feel may make massage therapy unsuitable for you, be sure to consult your doctor or other healthcare professional first prior to beginning massage therapy.

Otherwise, feel free to incorporate massage into a healthy and highly beneficial part of your regimen.

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Mechanical Traction: The Best Way to Get Rid of Your Pain

WHAT IS MECHANICAL TRACTION?

Mechanical Traction is a type of decompression therapy performed in a clinical setting under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. This type of therapy utilizes a variety of spinal unloading, decompression and mechanical devices to reduce symptoms associated with conditions causing spinal compression and/or Hypomobility.

WHAT CONDITIONS ARE TREATED BY MECHANICAL TRACTION?

Conditions that involve compression of the spine can have painful and debilitating effects on those affected. When the vertebra of the spine become compressed due to degenerative condition or disease, the soft tissue that forms the spine can become malformed, strained and/or torn. This can cause pressure or pinched nerve endings.

• Back Pain
• Neck Pain
• Arm or Leg Pain
• Radiculopathy or Nerve Root Damage
• Sciatica
• Herniated Disc
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Osteoarthritis
• Generalized Hypomobility
• Spinal Stenosis

HOW DOES MECHANICAL TRACTION WORK?

Mechanical Traction relieves pain inducing pressure in the spine through mechanically guided spinal expansion. During a typical appointment a patient will lay on a specialized inversion table. This table looks similar to a massage table and is equipped with an array of spinal decompression tools and mechanisms to   the spine. A physical therapist will then fit attachments such as ropes, slings, and pulleys to the patient as part of an individualized treatment program to mechanically relieve pressure.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MECHANICAL TRACTION?

Relieving pain caused from spinal compression can have innumerable benefits, some of which are outlined below.

• Improved Range of Motion and Mobility
• Increased Functionality
• Potential Retraction at Disc Herniation
• Pain Reduction
• Decreased Intradiscal Pressure
• Improved Circulation
• Relief from Numbness, Tingling or Burning Sensations
• Restored Spinal Alignment

HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF MECHANICAL TRACTION CAN HELP WITH MY CONDITION?

Whenever you are considering a new treatment for your spinal condition, either as part of your current treatment program or as a new therapy it is important to talk with a spine specialist. At Grand River medical we are here to help. Call to find out how you can get your free consultation now. A pain free life is waiting for you.

Read more: http://www.grandrivermed.com/physical-medicine/mechanical-traction/