ServicesGentle mobilization

Intersegmental Distraction

Rolling wheels that mobilize every spinal segment, the easiest ‘good-morning stretch’ your back has ever gotten.

10-15min per session

Intersegmental distraction uses a table with slow-moving rollers built underneath its padded surface.

As the rollers travel along the length of your spine, each vertebral segment is gently mobilized and blood flow to the spinal tissues increases. It’s an excellent low-force option for stiff backs, older patients, or a warm-up before adjusting.

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.

Why patients ask for it

What you can expect to feel.

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

Is it right for you?

Who this helps.

Great for

General low-back or mid-back stiffness
Older patients preferring low-force care
Warm-up for a manual adjustment
Recovery after long sedentary days
First-visit patients easing into hands-on care

Not right when

Acute disc herniation with radicular symptoms (in flare)
Spinal fracture or instability
Advanced osteoporosis

If any of these apply we’ll build a plan around a different modality, and we’ll tell you why.

What to expect

Your first session.

Duration

10-15 min per session

Frequency

Layered into most visits as a warm-up

Prep

Wear comfortable clothing.

You’ll feel the rollers move slowly up and down your back. Pressure is adjustable and it’s almost universally relaxing, several patients tell us it’s the best part of the visit.

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