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Physiological Therapeutics Complimentary to Atlas Orthogonal Cervical Traction:

Dr. Nygaard uses 5 different forms of therapeutic cervical traction within the office depending upon the clinical diagnosis of the patient. We utilize state of the art traction systems.

1) Advanced Cervical Tractioning

Advanced cervical tractioning is non-invasive, painless, and highly effective in the management of spinal trauma, disc related diagnoses, and pain management. It is no longer necessary to use the outdated head halter and door pulley units that pull the head grossly off the neck, or strapping a person on their back.

2) Flexion Distraction

Flexon distraction technique has become the most widely used approach to treating symptomatic disc injuries. Flexon distraction requires a specialized table, which allows Dr. Nygaard to isolate the area of the disc involvement while slightly flexing the spine in a pumping rhythm. There is no pain involved in this treatment.

3) Intersegmental Traction

This is a roller massage table that employs heat, vibration, and intersegmental spinal traction to relax muscle spasms and assist in increasing segmental spinal motion. The traction unit increases blood flow to the discs, spinal ligaments, and musculature.

4) Electrical Stimulation

Electrical stimulation is used on spinal muscles for a number of therapeutic purposes; to reduce pain and muscle spasm, to promote blood flow, to enhance cellular nutrition, and to strengthen healthy muscles.

5) Myofascial Release

Fascia is the interwoven connective tissue that surrounds muscles and internal organs. Myofascial release is a therapeutic stretching technique that works to release restrictions present in this fascial tissue. A hand held trigger wheel is used to address specific muscular and fascial trigger points and adhesions.