The development of diseases of the spine is almost always caused by a decrease in the distance between the vertebrae. Therefore, the first and main method of treating most of these diseases is traction or traction therapy. With the help of this method, scoliosis, osteochondrosis, herniated discs are treated. The purpose of the procedure is to reduce tension and relax the muscles of the spine, return to the normal state of the ligamentous apparatus, tendons and joint capsules.
Tractive spinal traction helps to overcome muscle retraction (resistance that can lead to deformity) by gradually stretching the muscles and making the distance between the vertebrae slightly larger. This allows you to improve blood circulation in the affected areas, achieve a relaxing effect on the muscles, and normalize motor functions.
Depending on the plane in which traction is carried out, horizontal and vertical traction are distinguished. In addition, procedures can take place in water, whichpromotes softer stretching. If the procedure is performed without immersion in water, then the method is called dry traction traction of the spine. Often, various devices are used for this: blocks, rings, belts, special beds and chairs.
Methods of dry stretching
Dry traction spinal traction can be performed on a standard functional bed. To do this, the head part rises to a height of about half a meter, a wide strap is passed through the chest and armpits, fixed on the back at the level of the body. You can fix the position with the help of special soft rings, which also pass through the armpits. Another device with which dry traction traction of the spine is carried out is special tables with a movable shield sliding on small rollers. This method is much more efficient as it provides more traction.
After the end of traction, it is necessary to unload the spine for at least 2 (minimum 1.5) hours (it is advisable to spend this time lying down). Water or dry traction traction of the spine will be more effective if you use unloading orthopedic corsets. Wearing a corset reduces the load on the spine, but a prerequisite for its long-term use is the simultaneous holding of massage sessions and therapeutic exercises to prevent muscle weaknessspine.
Like every treatment, spinal traction is not for everyone. Contraindications are quite extensive and serious. Traction is not recommended for severe atherosclerotic manifestations of blood vessels, for hypertension in the stage of decompensation, for angina pectoris and pronounced vegetovascular dystonia, for exacerbations of various chronic diseases and mental illnesses.
Tratraction is a serious procedure that should be prescribed by a doctor and only take place under the supervision of a specialist: there are still multiple contraindications of a special nature that only a specialist can take into account.
