Best Traction Therapy Treatment

Overview

Traction therapy is a form of decompression therapy used to separate the lumbar vertebrae along the axis of the spine. It is a therapy designed to reduce pressure on the vertebrae that are causing pain. It is done by stretching the spine which eventually reduces the pressure on the disc. This results in the reduction of pain and improves the body’s ability to heal itself.

Types

There are two types of Traction Therapy:

• Manual Traction: It is a traction therapy where the activities are performed using hands. Your physiotherapist will use his own hand to put people in a state of traction. Manual force is used to widen the space between the vertebrae.
• Mechanical Traction: It is a treatment in which devices are used to widen the space between the vertebrae and muscles. It uses computer-based systems to apply pressure on the vertebrae.

Conditions Treated

Patients suffering from spinal conditions usually benefit from traction therapy. It works well with people suffering from degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, facet diseases, pinched nerves, slipped discs, bone spurs, and other back conditions.