JOPLIN, Mo. — As we wrap up this month also being National Physical Therapy Month, we’re looking at the spine and how physical therapy can benefit someone who’s not quite ready for surgery.

Amjad F, et al. (2022). Effects of non-surgical decompression therapy in addition to routine physical therapy on pain, range of motion, endurance, functional disability and quality of life versus ...

Spinal traction is a form of decompression therapy that relieves pressure on the spine. It can be performed manually or mechanically. Spinal traction is used to treat herniated discs, sciatica ...