Underwater spine traction

Underwater spine traction (traction therapy) – a method of treatment of the spine, which uses mineral water.

The method of treatment used in Russia for over fifty years. During therapy to overcome muscle spasm, eliminates the displacement of the vertebrae, deformation of the spinal column. The course consists of 4-6 treatments (in some cases up to 10 treatments), carried out through the day.

Indications for use

• Herniated disc, lumbalgia with neurological manifestations
• Sciatica with static-dynamic disturbances in the form of restriction of volume of movements in the spine
• Scoliosis I and II degree
• Kyphoscoliosis I and II degree
• Flattening of lumbar lordosis
• Radicular compression
• Compressive radiculopathy
• The initial manifestation of ankylosing spondylitis
• Spondylosis deformans.

Lesser therapeutic effect was observed with hernias of more than 6 mm.

Contraindications

• The acute phase of disease with a pronounced pain syndrome
• Sequestered disc herniation (especially when squeezing the horse's tail)
• Hemangioma
• Instability of the spine
• Violation of the spinal circulation
• Inflammatory spinal syndromes (arachnoiditis, scar adhesions epidurit)
• Individual poor tolerability extension (subjectively noted increased pain)
• Fractures of the spine
• Status after laminectomy.