Underwater stretching of the spine
Underwater horizontal stretching of the spine is a water traction procedure for the treatment and prevention of back diseases. Reduces pain, reduces muscle tension, and increases range of motion. It is indicated for chronic fatigue syndrome. Helps to improve the condition of the skin. It is used as an auxiliary method for weight loss and cellulite. The method has been known in Russia for more than fifty years.
Underwater spinal traction or traction therapy is one of the most effective methods of treatment of the musculoskeletal system, which has been used in Russia for more than fifty years.
Traditionally, there is a distinction between the so-called “dry” and underwater stretching of the spine. “Dry” traction has certain disadvantages and, consequently, limitations in use due to the lack of sufficient muscle relaxation and stress exposure. Underwater spinal traction combines the simultaneous effect of warm water and traction on the patient. The clinical effectiveness of underwater stretching in cases of discogenic sciatica, initial manifestations of ankylosing spondylitis and deforming spondylosis has been proven.
What is underwater spinal traction?
It’s a combination of a warm bath and metered-dose traction. The simultaneous effect of water and traction provides muscle relaxation and gentle exercise. Compared to dry traction, there are fewer restrictions and the tolerance is higher. Its effectiveness has been clinically confirmed in cases of discogenic sciatica, initial manifestations of ankylosing spondylitis and deforming spondylosis.
The procedure is carried out in fresh water and in mineral waters of radon, sodium chloride, hydrogen sulfide, turpentine.
The mechanism of therapeutic effect during underwater spinal extension
The therapeutic effect of underwater spinal stretching is due to the combined simultaneous effect of warm bath water and traction on the patient. The procedures are carried out in both fresh and mineral waters (natural or artificially prepared): radon, sodium chloride, hydrogen sulfide, turpentine.
Underwater stretching of the spine has the strongest effect on the lumbar spine. This is facilitated by a slight decrease in lordosis in the lumbar spine caused by standing in the water with outstretched legs. Under the influence of stretching, many patients immediately stop radicular pain.
Many authors note a lower efficiency of underwater spinal traction in patients with a large herniated disc (according to MRI data — more than 6 m), as well as in women compared to men, which may be due to a stronger development of the muscular system in men (a muscular “corset” stabilizes the achieved stretching).
Recommendations for underwater spinal traction
Before performing traction therapy, X-ray examination of the spine, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lumbosacral spine is mandatory. The results of the research must be taken with you to the resort.
The technique of underwater spinal traction is physiological and low-load, which allows it to be used for severe pain.
During the treatment period, it is necessary to exclude heavy physical exertion, sudden movements, hypothermia.
Indications:
- Osteochondrosis of the lumbosacral region;
- Intervertebral disc herniation, lumbalgia with neurological manifestations;
- Lumboishialgia with limited range of motion;
- Scoliosis;
- Kyphoscoliosis;
- Flattening of lumbar lordosis;
- Root compression;
- Compression radiculopathy;
- Initial manifestations of Ankylosing spondylitis;
- Deforming spondylosis.
Contraindications:
Contraindi-cations:
- Acute stage with severe pain;
- Sequestered disc herniation with compression of the ponytail;
- Spinal instability;
- Cerebrospinal circulation disorder;
- Inflammatory spinal syndromes arachnoiditis, cicatricial adhesive epiduritis;
- Individual intolerance to stretching increased pain by sensation;
- Spinal fractures and condition after laminectomy;
- Osteoporosis;
- Age over 60 years;
- Body weight over 100 kg;
- All contraindications to hydro and balneotherapy are tumors of the spine and spinal cord, tuberculous spondylitis, a tendency to bleeding from the membranes, acute inflammatory processes, cardiopulmonary decompensation, and some skin diseases.
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