Why Spinal Traction Doesn't Solve the Root Cause of Herniated Discs or Sciatica

 Why Spinal Traction Doesn't Solve the Root Cause of Herniated Discs or Sciatica

If you’ve been diagnosed with a herniated disc or sciatica, chances are you’ve tried—or been recommended—spinal traction.

This method uses a machine or device to gently pull and stretch your lower back, aiming to relieve pressure on the discs.

While some people feel temporary relief, most find the pain or numbness comes back.

So why doesn’t traction work long-term?

 Traction Doesn’t Work Without Muscle Support

Traction may create space between the vertebrae, but it’s only temporary.

Without the right muscles in place to hold that alignment, the spine quickly returns to its stressed position.

Think of it like trying to hold up a tent with no poles—no matter how well you stretch the fabric, it will collapse without internal support.

 Real Recovery Requires Muscle and Spinal Curvature

At Self Body Make (SBM), we don’t just stretch the spine.

We help clients:

✔️ Build muscle in the right places

✔️ Restore the natural S-curve of the spine

✔️ Reduce pressure on the discs through internal balance

This is the key to reducing nerve compression and chronic pain—not pulling, but rebuilding from within.

 Muscles Can’t Be Built by Someone Else

Manual therapies and machines can offer relief, but they can’t build muscle for you.

Only your own movement can create lasting structural change.

That’s why SBM focuses on low-impact, gentle exercises that reorganize the body’s structure and improve function over time—no heavy workouts, no forceful adjustments.

If you’ve:

* Been using traction with little long-term improvement

* Wondered why the pain keeps coming back

* Felt unsure about how to build supportive strength safely

You’re not alone.

And there is another way.

With SBM, even those who are afraid to move due to pain can take their first step toward real, lasting healing—at their own pace.

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