- Disc herniation
- Disc Rupture
- Displacement

Manual and mechanical cervical traction
The methodologies/techniques are different, but the results are the same. Which is used depends on an individual case basis and the chiropractic treatment plan. Injury Medical Chiropractic and Functional Medicine Clinic utilize both mechanical and manual traction approaches. Choosing the right traction treatment is based on an understanding of each technique’s strengths, depending on each individual’s case.
Traction approach
The difference between mechanical and manual traction is simple. Mechanical traction is aided and directed with the use of machines, weights, and pulleys while manual traction is performed by a chiropractor. Mechanical traction cradles the individual’s head in a sling, which is positioned at the optimal position to get the most benefits from the adjustment. The sling is counterweighted to hold the head and neck in a specific position, leveraging mechanical pressure to generate positive cervical adjustments. Manual traction involves an individual lying down on a table, with the chiropractor adjusting/pulling the head and neck to decompress the cervical spine. The adjustment can be a continuous pull, or a series of low-velocity pulls in different directions. This depends on the individual’s condition and treatment adjustment plan.