What is dry traction traction of the spine, and for what it is used

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 treatment of most of these diseases is traction or traction therapy. With the help of this method, scoliosis, osteochondrosis, and 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 capsules of the joints.

Traction traction of the spine helps to overcome muscle retraction (resistance, which can lead to deformation), gradually stretching the muscles and making distances between the vertebrae a little more. That allows to improve blood circulation in the affected areas, to achieve a relaxing effect for muscles, to normalize motor functions.

Depending on the plane in which the traction is carried out, horizontal and vertical traction is distinguished. In addition, the procedures can take place in the water, which promotes a softer stretch. If the procedure is carried out without immersion in water, then the method is called dry traction traction of the spine. Often, various devices are used: blocks, rings, belts, special beds and armchairs.

Methods for carrying out dry stretching

Dry traction traction of the spine can be carried out on a standard functional bed. To do this, the head part is raised to a height of about half a meter, a wide strap is carried through the chest and axillary basins, fixed on the backrest at the level of the trunk. The position can be fixed by means of special soft rings, which also pass through the axillary cavities. Another device, through which the dry traction traction of the spine - special tables with sliding on small rollers movable shield. This method is much more effective, as it provides a stronger pull.

After the end of traction it is necessary to unload the spine for at least 2 (minimum 1.5) hours (this time it is desirable to lie down). Water or dry traction traction of the spine will be more effective if you use unloading orthopedic corsets. Wearing a corset provides a reduction in the load on the spine, but an obligatory condition for its continued use is the simultaneous holding of massage sessions and exercise exercises to prevent the weakening of the musculature of the spine.

Like every method of treatment, not all are shown to stretch the spine. Contraindications are extensive and serious. It is not recommended to carry out tractions with pronounced atherosclerotic manifestations of vessels, with hypertension in the stage of decompensation, with angina and pronounced vegetovascular dystonia, with exacerbations of various chronic diseases and mental illnesses.

Stretching is a serious procedure that should be prescribed by a doctor and only under the supervision of a specialist: there are still numerous contraindications of a special nature that only a specialist can take into account.