Traction
From the plain-English glossary.
Definition
Sustained or intermittent stretching force applied to the spine — by machine or positioning — to unload compressed discs and nerve passages.
Why it matters to you
Evidence is mixed overall and most promising for nerve-compression patterns, which is exactly how honest clinics deploy it: selected by findings, not sold by machine.
This page is education, not medical advice for your specific situation — an examination is how care decisions get made. If you may be experiencing an emergency, call 911. Full medical disclaimer.
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