Back in Health Singapore

05/12/2025

Is traction holding patients back?
For years, traction tables and inversion devices have been used to pull on the spine and try to relieve back or neck pain.
On paper it sounds simple. Create space, reduce pressure, feel better.

But the spine is not that simple. And for a lot of people, traction just does not give lasting results.
At Back In Health Singapore, we have invested in IDD Therapy, a modern, computer guided form of non surgical spinal decompression.

We are also the first clinic in Singapore to offer IDD Therapy, which I am pretty excited about. https://iddtherapy.com/
So what is the difference?
Traction
• Pulls the whole area in a straight line
• The body often fights back with muscle tightening and spasm
• There is very little adjustment based on how your body is actually responding

IDD Therapy
• Targets the exact spinal level shown on your MRI, for example L4/5 or L5/S1
• Uses gentle, rhythmic cycles of stretch and relax, with small movements that help muscles switch off and discs rehydrate
• Applies smooth, computer controlled forces rather than sudden pulls
• Follows established protocols for non surgical spinal decompression with safety limits built in

Who is it for?
People with lumbar or cervical disc bulges, herniations, sciatica, degenerative disc problems, or stubborn back and neck pain that has not improved with hands on care may be good candidates for IDD Therapy.

At Back In Health, IDD Therapy is one part of a bigger plan. We combine it with osteopathic treatment, specific exercises and practical advice to help you build a stronger, more confident spine, not just chase pain relief.

If you are in Singapore and thinking about non surgical spinal decompression, or you have tried traction and been disappointed, it might be time to look at something more advanced.

And if you are overseas and have been told you need spinal surgery, consider this an invitation. Come to Singapore for a tax free holiday, do an intensive block of IDD Therapy and osteopathic care with us, and see how much you can improve before you decide on surgery.

If you want to chat, send me a message. I am happy to look at your scans and give you an honest opinion about whether IDD Therapy makes sense for you.

05/10/2025

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Exercise or IDD Therapy for back and neck pain? Spinal decompression relieves discs, restores fluid exchange, and speeds recovery naturally.

07/01/2024

🚀 Early Momentum, Lasting Results: Start 2024 Strong! 💪

As we get down to business and focus on our 2024 goals, we're excited to offer you new effective avenues to achieve your health and fitness resolutions.

Introducing our expanded services:
⭐ Strength & Conditioning
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Explore our new services, crafted to suit your individual health and fitness aspirations. Contact us!

27/06/2023

New blog on Carpal tunnel u

Discover effective strategies for headache and migraine relief. Explore natural remedies, medications, stress management, and osteopathy.

24/05/2023

https://backinhealth.com.sg/knee-pain-when-bending-heres-how-you-can-help-it/

Struggling with knee pain when bending? Discover causes, home remedies, exercises, and how osteopathy at Back to Health, Singapore can help.

27/02/2023

Never been to our City clinic before? We are conveniently located minutes walk from Tanjong Pagar, Telok Ayer, and Shenton Way MRT, at SBF Medical Suites, 160 Robinson Road 068914. Discover our welcoming space, friendly staff, and individualised high-quality treatments today.

20/02/2023

Did you know, all our osteopaths and physiotherapists can incorporate needling and cupping into patient treatments at no additional charge?

Our treatments are tailored to individual needs and preferences to achieve optimal outcomes.

Visit backinhealth.com.sg to book an appointment or a free 15 minute phone consult if you aren't sure what's right for you.

14/02/2023

Dr Johanna Cheong joins the Back In Health team, bringing with her, her caring and friendly demeanour, along with her Osteopathic and Dry Needling skills to get you back in health.

She returns to Singapore this week following a Paediatric Manual Medicine course in Australia with famous Osteopath, Dr Lisa DeStefano from the U.S.A.

Book in with Dr Johanna Cheong via https://backinhealth.com.sg/bookings

06/12/2022

19/10/2022

If you suffer from headache as well as neck stiffness or pain, we are here to help!

🔈CERVICOGENIC HEADACHE (CGH) Syndrome

• Chronic hemicranial pain that is referred to the head from either bony structures or myofascial soft tissues of the upper CSP, - OA, C1-3 segments.

• The C1-C3 nerves relay pain signals to the nociceptive nucleus of the head and neck, the trigeminocervical nucleus. This connection
is thought to be the cause for referred pain to the occiput and/or eyes.
• The trigeminocervical nucleus is a region of the upper cervical spinal cord where sensory nerve fibres in the descending tract of the trigeminal nerve (trigeminal nucleus caudalis) are believed to
interact with sensory fibres from the upper cervical roots. This functional convergence of upper cervical and trigeminal sensory pathways allows the bidirectional referral of painful sensations
between the neck and trigeminal sensory receptive fields of the face and head.
• A functional convergence of sensorimotor fibres in the spinal accessory nerve (CN XI) and upper cervical nerve roots ultimately converge with the descending tract of the trigeminal nerve and
might also be responsible for the referral of cervical pain to the head.

Important to differentiate between: Migraine without aura, Tension-type, and Cervicogenic
headache.

• In Cervicogenic Headache, patient may present with combination of:
- movement dysfunction in whole of Csp
- muscle function impairment
- upper cervical individual joint dysfunction
• Pain and tenderness in sensitive structures in the upper neck, fascia in the head, TMJ,
mandible.
• History is important, look for activities involving some repetitive movement
static posture, maybe previous injury.
• Usually Ipsilateral pain but it can be bi-lateral!
• Patient can report unsteadiness and light-headedness, but fainting is a red flag!

16/09/2022

Still some finishing touches to go, but commissioned artwork by is up and we are busily seeing patients from the new home of .com.sg, , and !

Located conveniently at SBF Medical Suites, 160 Robinson Road, Unit 03-07, S068914, book appointments quickly and easily online at backinhealth.com.sg