A widely used procedure in medicine is traction and stretching of the spine. This procedure is based on long-term or short-term stretching, while muscle spasm is overcome, deformities and displacements of the vertebrae in the spine are eliminated. For those people who suffer from scoliosis, intervertebral hernia, acute pain in the thoracic, cervical, lumbar spine, posture disorders, frequent dizziness, numbness of the limbs and other diseases associated with the spine, it is recommended to do spinal traction.
As a rule, it is better to carry out such a procedure in medical institutions under the supervision of specialists and with the help of specialized equipment. Studies have confirmed the view that traction of the spine reduces pressure in the intervertebral discs, improving blood circulation, as well as reducing blood stasis. This procedure helps to reduce pain as well as restore sensitivity.
There are two types of spinal traction: dry and underwater. In modern medicine, special equipment is used for dry traction - a traction table of various types and a couch. Dry traction of the spine can bevertical and horizontal. The patient lies on a surface that is slightly inclined, and under the weight of his weight, stretching occurs. With the help of a doctor, additional traction can be performed manually or using weights. Traction lasts from a couple of minutes to several hours, with a force equal to several tens of kilograms. It is advisable to spend from 15 to 18 sessions.
Performing spinal traction at home is possible only if there are no acute symptoms of the disease, in the form of prevention. To do this, you need a bed, a hard mattress and sewn straps (length 1.5 m and width 7 cm). Lie on a bed raised (30-40 degrees) without a pillow, put your hands through the straps, which are fixed at the head, and lie like that for three to four hours. Also, spinal traction can be done on the Swedish wall, the procedure can be repeated a couple of times a day.
You can stretch and stretch your spine with simple exercises. For the exercises to have a positive effect, you need to perform them for at least 10 seconds. When performing, you need to feel a slight tension for 8 seconds, then increase the tension gradually. And do this 3 to 4 times.
A simple spinal stretch.
I.p. sit on a stool, while keeping your back straight and hold on to the seat with one hand. Tilt your head forward and to the side opposite to the one you want to pull. Then turn your head untilfeel the tension. With the other hand, hold yourself behind your head and pull in the opposite direction from the fixed shoulders. This is a trapezius exercise.
After the traction procedure, you must immediately give tension to the muscles, otherwise you will not achieve the desired result. And to ensure the lowest risk to he alth, it is best to perform this procedure in a special facility with trained he alth workers.
