Using Lumbar Traction to Alleviate Back Pain
If you’re living with back pain you’re not alone – and lumbar traction can help.
According to a study conducted by the American Physical Therapy Association, one third of adults surveyed say that low back pain impacted their ability to sleep, work, or exercise.
A common physical therapy treatment for relieving back pain is lumbar traction. This has proven to significantly help in getting patients back to their normal levels of function. With lumbar traction, you can find some much-needed relief and get back to comfortably living your daily life.
For more information on how this could benefit you, contact Kinect Physiotherapy to consult with one of our Wake Forest and Knightdale, NC physical therapists today!
How can lumbar traction treat my back pain?
Many people already associate physical therapy with movement, balance, and mobility, but few understand the role physical therapy can have in pain relief. Therapies such as lumbar traction play a big role in physical therapy’s ability to relieve a patient’s pain. When combined with other physical therapy modalities, lumbar traction is actually more effective than pain medications in providing long-term relief.
Lumbar traction is a form of decompression therapy that we are happy to offer at our Wake Forest and Knightdale, NC physical therapy practice. It relieves pressure on the spine and alleviates pain from joints, sprains, and spasms. It can also treat herniated discs, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, pinched nerves, and many other back conditions. Lumbar traction is performed by skilled physical therapists and/or the use of mechanical units.
The different types of lumbar traction include:
- Mechanical Traction. The specialized treatment technique of mechanical traction uses devices that work by stretching the spinal vertebrae and muscles.
- Manual Traction. With manual traction, our physical therapists use their hands to stretch the spinal vertebrae and muscles.
Lumbar traction works to relieve pressure on the spine and alleviate pain. With lumbar traction, a gentle force is used to gently gap the pelvis from the lower back. This method is useful in manipulating the spine and providing relief.
How can I get started?
If your back has been bothering you, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with Kinect Physiotherapy today to discuss how we can add lumbar traction to your treatment plan.
One of our highly trained Wake Forest and Knightdale, NC physical therapists will design a personalized treatment plan for your specific needs. Don’t live with lower back pain – lumbar traction can help get you moving.
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