MOST EFFECTIVE TRACTION EQUIPMENT FOR LOWER BACK PAIN RELIEF

 

Back Traction For Lower Back Pain Relief 

Back traction is a non-surgical decompression therapy used to relieve a backache and is fairly common among physiotherapists and chiropractors. It may take 15 to 30 visits to complete the session which may be non-affordable to most of the people. The benefits associated with this therapy are not yet established but it may be very effective for some individuals, therefore, opted by many patients suffering from back ache or neck pain.

Can spinal traction be performed at home?

The Lumbarest Mat is the best traction equipment for lower back pain relief. Yes, but before starting this therapy at home, the patient should consult and thoroughly discuss his condition with the physician and start the therapy only if he recommends it, if the pain worsens or the patient feels any kind of extra side effects, he should not use the therapy anymore and keep the spine straight during the therapy.

Devices used for back traction:

The devices may include:

1.Decompression tables

2.Inversion tables

3.Traction table and packages

4.Intersegmental traction devices

5.Powered and non-powered decompression

6.Kennedy decompression device

Of these, the top recommended devices are:

The Inversion table:

The inversion table is used while sitting. It utilizes the upper half of the body mass with the force of gravity forming an inverting angle thus stretching the spine and relieving the pain. This device usually benefits only if it is of good quality otherwise, it may cause more harm than good. This device uses passive traction as it uses the force of gravity.

Spinal stretch, the teeter:

This is used while lying on your back, it uses a fixed point as an anchor and after securing the anchor the person stretches aligning the lumbar spine. This device is easy to use maybe used instead of the inversion table and it is easily affordable.

Nubax trio:

This is used while lying on your stomach using active stretching by getting on your knees and bending forward in contrast to inversion table which uses passive stretching used as its alternative. It is expensive than other devices but is very effective if it suits the patient as it may relieve the compression of the disc very quickly.

Contraindications of home devices:

1. Unstable spine

2. Tumor of the spine

3. Aortic dissection or an aneurysm

4. Bone or joint diseases like

osteoarthritis or osteoporosis

5. Metallic implants

6. Vertebral fractures

The Bottom Line:

Some patient may benefit from these devices more than the others. It is beneficial in relieving the back ache in cases like spinal stenosis, disc slip, herniated disc, sciatica, degenerative disc and pinched nerves. Visit the website and order the Lumbarest Mat the best traction equipment for lower back pain relief.