Intersegmental Distraction in Costa Mesa, CA
For Costa Mesa residents near The Triangle / SoBeCa arts district, intersegmental distraction at Aligned Health means hands-on care, not a rushed appointment. Our office is about 25 minutes from Costa Mesa via I-405 and CA-55 (Costa Mesa Fwy). Most PPO plans are accepted.
Intersegmental Distraction is not a miracle. It helps when the problem is mechanical. If you have a red flag (new bowel or bladder changes, fever with back pain, unexplained weight loss, or weakness that is getting worse), we will not adjust first and ask later. Costa Mesa patients get the same screening as everyone else.
How it works
Inside a intersegmental distraction session.
Lie back and relax
You lie face-up on the padded table, no belts or restraints needed.
Rollers travel your spine
The rollers move slowly up and down the length of your spine, gently mobilizing each segment.
Boost tissue circulation
Mobilization drives fresh blood into the spinal muscles and discs.
Prep for the next step
Most patients use it as a warm-up before adjustments or as a cool-down after.
What you can expect
Real results, close to home.
- Gentle mobilization every spinal segment loves
- Increased blood flow to spinal tissues
- Excellent low-force option for older or apprehensive patients
- Great warm-up before manual adjusting
- Deeply relaxing, most patients would take a nap
- No downtime, no soreness
Why Costa Mesa patients choose us
Built for Costa Mesa patients.
- We already treat people commuting in via I-405 and CA-55 (Costa Mesa Fwy), so we know the hours that actually work for Costa Mesa residents.
- A straightforward drive from The Triangle / SoBeCa arts district. Most Costa Mesa patients reach us about 25 minutes from Costa Mesa via I-405 and CA-55 (Costa Mesa Fwy).
- Intersegmental Distraction sits next to 13 other on-site modalities, so Costa Mesa patients do not need a second appointment across town.
Questions from local patients
Costa Mesa FAQs.
Do you offer intersegmental distraction for patients coming from Costa Mesa?
Yes. Costa Mesa residents, including people near South Coast Plaza and the OC Fair & Event Center, come in for intersegmental distraction every week. The drive is about 25 minutes from Costa Mesa via I-405 and CA-55 (Costa Mesa Fwy). No referral needed.
Will my PPO cover intersegmental distraction if I live in Costa Mesa?
Often yes, when it is medically necessary. We verify Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield of CA, United, Cigna, and Meritain before the first visit. Call (949) 557-7208 from Costa Mesa and we will tell you the copay before you get in the car.
What should I wear to intersegmental distraction if I am driving from Costa Mesa?
Clothes you can move in. Skip the suit jacket. First visits run about 45 minutes; follow-ups are shorter. If you are coming from The Triangle / SoBeCa arts district, give yourself a few extra minutes on I-405 and CA-55 (Costa Mesa Fwy) at rush hour.
Is Intersegmental Distraction the right next step if I live in Costa Mesa?
Intersegmental distraction uses a table with slow-moving rollers built underneath its padded surface. We will tell you on visit one whether it is the right tool, or whether you need something else in the same office — or a referral.
Is this an adjustment?
No. It’s mobilization, not manipulation. Different mechanism, gentler force. We often use both in the same visit.
Is it safe for older patients?
Yes. It’s one of our first-choice options when a patient prefers low-force care.
Getting here
From Costa Mesa, I-405 and CA-55 (Costa Mesa Fwy) is the most direct route in, about 25 minutes door-to-door.
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