Find relief with Unique Traction Therapy

Traction therapy is a non-invasive pain relief technique where force is applied to the body to gently stretch the spine and surrounding tissues. This force can be applied by the therapist (i.e. manual traction) or a motorised traction device (i.e. mechanical traction).

The proposed effect of traction therapy is spinal decompression. By stretching the spine, intervertebral space is increased, which can temporarily reduce symptoms from disc and/or nerve root compression.

Traction therapy is not for everyone. Your physiotherapist will always assess you first to determine whether traction therapy would be a safe and appropriate adjunct treatment in your particular case.

Traction therapy can be used as an adjunct treatment to provide temporary pain relief from back pain and neck pain. It is not used on its own, but alongside many other evidence-based treatments such as exercise.

Typically, traction therapy is delivered in intermittent bouts over 10-20 mins. The duration of traction can vary from session to session and depends on multiple factors, such as your signs and symptoms on the day and your response to previous trials of traction.

There is no predetermined number of sessions for traction therapy, as it is used as an adjunct treatment for relieving pain in the short-term. If your physiotherapist has determined that it is safe for you, and if traction has allowed you to participate more effectively in your rehabilitation exercises and daily activities, then it may be worthwhile to undergo traction therapy in the short-term for the purpose of temporary pain relief. It is not recommended as a long-term solution.

Please wear comfortable clothing to your appointment and remove accessories such as necklaces or belts before undergoing traction.

Yes we do! If your GP has referred you to us, we accept the GP management plan as part of your treatment and rehabilitation.

Yes. We are also preference providers for Medibank and NIB.

No! We accept clients from any source, and without having to see a doctor prior to seeing us. We also accept referrals from clients who have been in workplace (WorkCover) or car (CTP) accidents. If you have a WorkCover or CTP claim number, bring these details with you to your first appointment.

Unique Physio has bulk billing hours from 8.00am-5.00pm Monday to Friday. We do apply a gap fee after 5.00pm during the week, as well as on Saturdays.

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