Spinal Decompression Traction Table (External Spinal Decompression)

Decompression or traction therapy is another treatment that allows physical therapists and chiropractors to relieve neck and lower back pain, as well as help with numbness, tingling, and pain radiation from the spine to the extremities. The purpose is to reverse the force of gravity on the vertebrae and allow relief from the gravitational pressure of everyday walking and sitting. It also allows nutrients and oxygen to flow to an otherwise undernourished inner spinal canal.

This is performed by placing the patient onto the traction table with a harness which is attached to a computerized traction unit. The harness is attached to either the neck or lower back/waist and the traction unit gradually applies sequenced decompressive force by pulling on your neck or lower back.

Dr. Charlene Sapida, DPT, Cert. DN has worked in outpatient physical therapy since 2005 and has been with Everett Spine & Rehab since 2012. She earned her doctoral degree in physical therapy from the University of Puget Sound in 2005 as well as her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Washington in 2002. Dr. Sapida has extensive continuing education in manual therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, motor vehicle collision injuries, and dry needling. She strongly believes in forming authentic relationships with patients, providing services based on rehabilitation needs tailored through one-on-one care, and helping patients return to the things they love as pain free as possible. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Sapida enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. She is very enthusiastic about sports, especially cheering on local Pacific Northwest teams and her son's baseball team. On the weekends, she seeks new food adventures and loves exploring the outdoors with her family.
— Specialties —● Auto Injury Rehabilitation.● Outpatient Orthopedics.● Manual Therapy.● Pre & Post-Surgical Rehabilitation.● Occupational Injuries.● Spinal Rehabilitation.● Sports Injury Rehabilitation.
— Specialty Certification —● Certified Dry Needling.● Certified in Auto Injury.
— Services Provided —● Physical therapy treatment.● Decompression traction.● Dry Needling of different complexities.