Manual Traction is a minimally invasive treatment option for neck and back pain. It has proven to be an effective mechanism providing patients with pain relief and increased mobility. The main principle behind lumbar and cervical traction is to decompress the spine. When a disc herniates or ruptures, the inner part of the disc protrudes causing pressure on the vertebrae and nerves. By stretching the spine, the displaced material is able to reposition itself to the core of the disc. This allows for more flexibility and movement as well as pain relief.
Lower back pain (LBP) is the most commonly reported form of pain. It is a major cause of medical expenses, work absenteeism, and disability. With traction, you can find some much-needed relief and get back to comfortably living your daily life.
At Total Health & Rehabilitation, traction is applied manually by the therapist through controlled force and traction gradually stretches the neck/back. Traction is rarely used alone. It is, however, a valuable component of a comprehensive treatment plan for many painful conditions.
How does traction work?
Traction relieves pressure on the spine and alleviates pain. Cervical traction and lumbar traction are similar, but they have a couple of key differences: with cervical traction, a gentle force is used to stretch or pull the head away from the neck. With lumbar traction, a gentle force is used to gently gap the pelvis from the lower back. Both of these methods are useful in manipulating the spine and providing relief.
Contact Total Health & Rehabilitation for traction today!
If your back has been bothering you, don’t hesitate to request an appointment with Total Health & Rehabilitation today in Newark or Wilmington, DE. One of our highly trained physical therapists will design a personalized treatment plan for your specific needs. Don’t live with LBP – manual traction can help get you moving.
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