A widely used procedure in medicine is stretching and stretching the spine. This procedure is based on long or short stretching, while overcoming muscle spasm, eliminating deformations and displacements of the vertebrae in the spine. Those people who suffer from scoliosis, intervertebral hernia, acute pain in the thoracic, cervical, lumbar spine, impaired posture, frequent dizziness, numbness of the extremities and other diseases associated with the spine are recommended to do spinal traction.
As a rule, such a procedure is best carried out in medical institutions under the supervision of specialists and with the help of specialized equipment. Thanks to studies, the view was confirmed that spinal traction reduces pressure in the intervertebral discs, improving blood circulation, and also reducing blood stasis. This procedure helps to reduce pain, as well as restore sensitivity.
There are two types of spinal traction: dry and underwater. In modern medicine, special equipment is used for dry traction - a traction table of various types and a couch. Dry spinal traction can be vertical and horizontal. The patient lays on a surface that is slightly inclined, and under the weight of his weight stretching occurs. With the help of a doctor, you can perform additional traction manually, or using weights. The stretch takes from a couple of minutes to several hours, with a force equal to several tens of kilograms. It is advisable to conduct from 15 to 18 sessions.
Perform spinal traction at home is possible only if there are no acute symptoms of the disease, in the form of prevention. To do this, you need a bed, a hard mattress and stitched straps (length 1.5 m, and width 7 cm). Lie on a raised bed (30-40 degrees) without a pillow, put your hands in the straps that fasten at the head, and so lie for three to four hours. Also, spinal traction can be done on the Swedish wall, the procedure can be repeated a couple of times a day.
You can stretch and stretch your spine using simple exercises. In order for the exercises to give a positive effect, you need to perform them for at least 10 seconds. When performing, you need to feel a slight tension for 8 seconds, then increase the tension gradually. And so do 3 to 4 times.
A simple exercise to stretch the spine.
I.p. sit on a stool, keep your back straight and hold the seat with one hand. Make a tilt with your head forward and to the side opposite from the one you need to pull. Then turn your head until you feel tension. Use your other hand to hold your head and pull it in the direction opposite to the fixed shoulders. This is an exercise on the trapezius muscle.
After the traction procedure, you must immediately give tension to the muscles, otherwise you will not achieve the desired result. And in order to ensure the least risk to health, it is better to perform this procedure in a special institution with trained health workers.