This gentle, controlled stretching technique helps reduce pressure within the intervertebral discs, relaxes tense muscles, relieves compression and irritation of the nerve roots, and improves circulation. By easing mechanical compression, it may help relieve irritation of nearby nerve roots and reduce symptoms such as pain, stiffness or radiating discomfort.
Clinical indications
- Back pain from herniated, bulging or protruding discs
- Discogenic pain
- Joint pain
- Spondylosis
- Facet joint disorders
- Hypomobility
- Muscle spasm
- Cervical radiculopathy
How it works
- Decompression — relieves pressure on nerves, unloads the spine, and decreases disc bulging.
- Mobilisation — stretches ligaments, tendons, the joint capsule, facet joints and intervertebral discs.
- Anti-inflammatory response — decreases muscle tone and inflammation.
- Circulation — improves blood flow to tissues.