Underwater traction is a relatively new, but already quite common and effective method of treating many pathologies of the musculoskeletal system.
There are several types of traction, but it is the method of underwater spinal traction that brings the maximum effect.
The method of treatment is as follows:
The patient is fixed with fasteners or straps on a specialized platform. With all this construction, a person plunges into a deep, water-filled bath. With the help of belts, which begin to stretch in the process, the spine is stretched.
This type of technique increases the elasticity of the back muscles, and the spine becomes stronger.
This method of treatment occurs exclusively under the supervision of an experienced specialist. It is the doctor who first studies the pathology of the patient in detail and selects the methodology individually for each.
The course of treatment usually consists of four to six procedures, in individual cases, the course can be increased to 10 procedures.
Indications for use
- intervertebral hernias;
- ankylosing spondylitis;
- spondyloarthrosis;
- deformational osteochondrosis.
Contraindications
- osteoporosis;
- instability of the spine;
- diseases in acute form, which are accompanied by severe pain;
- spinal fracture;
- weight over 100 kilograms and age over 60 years;
- skin diseases;
- predisposition to bleeding.
