Regardless of the equipment used, the purpose of traction is to decompress neurovascular structures by separating vertebral segments through the progressive application of a pulling force.

Spondylolisthesis commonly occurs in the lower back, which bears more weight and frequently experiences more twisting.

Pain in the upper and/or mid back is less common than lower back or neck pain.

The spine is a long, hollow tube that has multiple openings to allow for the passage of the spinal cord and nerve roots. Over time, bone, ligaments, and discs can constrict the canal.

Syringomyelia is a progressive disorder in which a fluid-filled cyst, or syrinx, forms within the spinal cord.

Tailbone pain can make sitting and leaning back very uncomfortable. But on the bright side, most people with tailbone pain respond very well to conservative treatment.

Technically, spondylosis is a form of arthritis—spinal osteoarthritis (osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis) to be exact.

Life's demands create stress, and although some stress may be good, too much can cause health problems.

A back sprain or strain can occur when you lift too much weight, play a strenuous sport, or even bend or twist improperly during the course of a regular day.

Although not common, back and neck injuries can occur in young athletes who participate in sports.