Difficulties with the spine are mainly manifested in young people engaged in active activities. Negative symptoms in the form of limited movements, painful syndromes in the back worsen the lifestyle of any person.
Methods of modern therapy are used to successfully restore the functions of the spine and its treatment, the most effective of them are methods of underwater traction.
Water has an additional healing effect, the muscles of the back relax, the susceptibility of the spine to mechanical action.
Based on the devices and techniques used, there is a vertical and horizontal underwater extension of the spine, as well as the method of sagging, etc.
. The stretching is carried out according to the following scheme: the patient's body is attached to a special rack by the straps, immersed in a bath or pool.
At this point, the belts are tensioned, a transaction is created and the force is directed to opposite sides.
When stretching the spinal column, the pressure on the intervertebral discs decreases, the force between the vertebrae gradually increases, the spine can be compared with a straightened spring.
Contents of the article
- Operating modes
- When the
- method is used Existing inhibitions for
- therapy What is needed for the
- procedure The main types of the
- procedure How the process works depending on the disease
- What is the curative effect of the
- Practical experience of using the
Operating modes of the
Almost all modernequipment for the treatment method, the following modes of operation are available:
- constant traction( intensive mode with continuous force);
- cyclic traction( alternation of increase and decrease in load);
- variable traction( alternation of raising and reducing traction).
For the improvement of the patient's condition, the specialist appoints about 5-20 procedures. This technique can be combined with physiotherapy( underwater shower, electric massage).
When the
method is used Underwater spinal traction is used in the treatment of various forms of osteochondrosis in the lumbosacral spine and other indications:
- spondylosis of the deforming type;Intervertebral hernia, lumbalia;
- kyphoscoliosis;
- radicular compression;
- initial stages of Bechterew's disease;
- lumbosciagia with limited movements and flexibility in the spine;
- compression radiculopathy.
Existing inhibitions for the therapy of
There are contraindications to underwater traction and various tractions of the spine:
- disorders in the cerebrospinal circulation;
- instability of the patient's spine;
- inflammatory spinal syndromes( arachnoiditis or cicatricial-epidural);
- osteoporosis;
- sequestration of disc hernias;
- acute forms of the disease with severe pain;
- fractures in the spine;
- poorly tolerated procedures with increased pain;
- restriction on body weight( over 100 kg) and age( up to 60 years);
- period after laminentomy;
- contraindications to balneotherapy and hydrotherapy: tuberculosis spondylitis, cardiopulmonary decompensation, tumors of the spine and spinal cord, acute inflammation, lying to the flow of blood from the membranes, skin diseases.
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What is necessary for the
procedure Before carrying out the traction therapy, an X-ray examination of the spinal column, MRI of the lumbosacral region of the spine is performed.
Any technique requires a special platform, fastening straps for fixing the body, a pool or a bath with warm water.
The method of underwater traction refers to physiological and low-load occupations, so it can be used when pain occurs after consultation with a specialist.
During the entire treatment course and after completion of up to 2 months, patients should wear a corset and sleep on a hard bed.
The main types of
procedure Underwater extraction can be carried out in two different ways:
- Horizontal traction ( according to Oliferenko, Kiselevu, Lisunov) is appointed by many specialists, since it allows changing the load for obtaining effective results;
- Vertical stretching ( according to Moll).In this case, the patient is standing on the counter, which is immersed in water. It can be at an angle. This method is more intense than horizontal, so it is not suitable for all patients.
Compared to all methods, the horizontal extension of the spine is the safest. The patient is placed on a mobile platform in the bath.
The upper part of his body is fixed by special belts, and the cargo is hung to the bottom area( on the belt).The lower part of the platform tilts at an angle of 15-30 degrees downward.
Vertical traction is carried out in deep pools, with the upper part of the body fixed with belts, the head - with the head restraint.
The legs remain immersed in the water, not touching the bottom of the pool. A waist with a weight of 2-20 kg is put on the hip and waist zone. Extension is carried out over the entire spine.
The patient does not move for 20-40 minutes. This method is rarely used because of the rough dosing of traction and the complexity of the impact on a specific area of the spine.
Another kind of underwater traction is the sagging of the body. In this case, the head and legs of the patient are attached to the sides of the bath, the body remains unrecorded. The method is based on the deflection of the spine downwards and its extension under the weight of the body.
After passing any procedure, the patient should rest and recover the work of relaxed muscles.
How the process takes place depending on the disease
Based on the severity of pain, specialists apply an intensive or gentle method.
Gentle loads are based on spinal traction under the influence of body weight, and with intensive loads, a load of 2.5 kg is added. If necessary, the load can increase, the duration of the session is extended to 40 minutes.
Often the technique is combined with a hydromassage to increase the therapeutic effect.
What is the therapeutic effect of
Water at a temperature of 36-37ºC acts on the nerve endings and reduces the tone of the striated muscle, increasing the distance between each vertebra, expanding the intervertebral openings through which the spinal nerves pass.
When the nerve is infringed, the sensation of pain decreases, the spasms of the vessels are eliminated and blood supply in the area of damage is reduced. 
According to the research, such manipulations restore the correct ratio between the vertebrae, reduce the intra-disk pressure, unloading the disc and freeing the spinal root.
Improves lymph and blood circulation in the damaged area of the spine, improves metabolic processes in the internal organs and spine.
Practical experience of using
Reviews of specialists who practice underwater spinal traction, as well as their patients.
Underwater traction is an excellent method of recovery in spondylosis, intervertebral hernia. Such a technique is carried out in a tank or basin, which sometimes becomes technically difficult.
Basically, I assign this method, because it is physiological and sparing.
Neurologist, Dmitry
Several years ago, doctors found a scoliosis of my spine, and when it hurt, it was difficult for me to walk.
After the appointment of underwater traction, my condition improved and I forgot about the problems with the spine for several years, my growth increased by 1 cm. I recommend this procedure to all with spinal problems, but it is advisable to consult with your doctor.
Svetlana, 29 years old
I have been doing underwater spinal traction for two years now. Throughout procedure I receive pleasant sensations in a backbone, but it is necessary to look contraindications. I do not have them, so I'm happy to use this method.
When there were pains in the spine, the doctor prescribed an underwater extension of the spine, after 3 procedures, the pain began to disappear, and after 5 sessions I began to move freely.
Therefore, I highly recommend that you try this method for all people who have pain in the spine!
Alexei, 35 years old
In conclusion, it should be noted that spinal traction should be performed after examination of the body, since there are indications and contraindications for any technique.
