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  • When Adjustments Aren’t Enough: How Dermal Traction Helps Nerve Pain

    As a Calgary chiropractor, I use the dermal traction method with patients every day as part of a gentle, hands-on approach to nerve-related pain. I often combine this technique with chiropractic adjustments, especially when nerve irritation is involved and the issue goes beyond simple muscle tightness.

    What Is the Dermal Traction Method?

    The dermal traction method works by gently lifting the skin and the tissues underneath it to create space between layers. In my practice at Energize Health, I do this either by hand or using cups, depending on the area being treated and what feels most appropriate for the patient.

    This lifting effect helps improve tissue movement, circulation, and how nerves move within the surrounding tissues. When nerves become irritated or restricted, even simple movements can feel painful, stiff, or limited.

    How Dermal Traction Helps Nerve-Related Pain

    Dermal traction isn’t just used to loosen muscles, it can also help calm sensitive or irritated nerves.

    By reducing pressure and improving movement around nerves, dermal traction therapy may help with symptoms such as:

    • Neck pain and back pain
    • Headaches
    • Tingling or nerve tension
    • Stiffness or a feeling of being stuck

    Many patients tell me this technique feels calming rather than aggressive which makes it especially helpful for people who do not tolerate deep pressure or forceful treatments well.

    Why I Combine Dermal Traction With Chiropractic Care

    I often use the dermal traction method before I adjust. When tissues are less guarded and the nervous system is calmer, care tends to feel more comfortable for the patient.

    To me, chiropractic treatment is about more than joints. It is about how the spine, nervous system, and soft tissues work together. Dermal traction allows me to address nerve irritation directly while supporting better overall movement.

    Every patient is different, which is why I choose techniques that match the body in front of me. The dermal traction method gives me a precise, gentle, and effective way to address nerve-related issues, helping patients move better, feel better, and recover more comfortably.