Uses of Spinal Traction
Traction is not a panacea. It is not a cure-all, nor a cure at all for most conditions. But it is a valuable adjunct to other physiotherapeutic measures. It will produce some effects that cannot be otherwise obtained. It is excellent preparatory treatment for osteopathic and other spinal manipulations, or for moderate exercise. It is especially valuable for the person who works in an abnormal position several hours a day, or in such a position or at such work as to tire the back, for it takes the kinks out of the spine better than most other measures. It is good for anyone who is tired from the day’s work, and is good for those who feel that “age is creeping on apace,” and is used frequently in the treatment of muscular cramp and wry neck.