Traction

Traction is used selectively to treat a variety of pathologies to the spine including: hypo-mobility, disc lesions, acute nerve root irritation, spondylosis, facet joint syndrome and stenosis. 

General effects of traction:

• reduces edema
• improves nutrition                                     
• relieves muscle spasm                                        
• prevents adhesions                                     
• improves lymphatic drainage 
• mobilization of joints with reversible stiffness 
• gives pain relief due to the activation of joint mechanoreceptors 
• increases muscle & connective tissue stretch
• decreases joint compressive forces and improves joint lubrication