Total Physical Therapy
1221 Michigan Street
Sandpoint, ID  83864
     208-265-0534
 

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  • What Is Physical Therapy?
    • Five Types of Physical Therapy
  • When Is Physical Therapy Used?
    • Arthritis
    • Balance Retraining
    • Bone Fractures and Dislocations
  • Functional Capacity Evaluation
  • Types of Treatment
    • Cardiovascular Conditioning
    • Chest Physiotherapy
    • Compression Therapy
    • Exercise
      • Gait Retraining
      • Range of Motion Exercises
      • Therapeutic Exercises
    • Manual Techniques
      • Joint Mobilization
      • Soft Tissue Mobilization
      • Spinal Mobilization Therapy
    • Modalities
      • Cervical/Lumbar Traction
      • Cold Packs
      • Hot Packs
      • Hydrotherapy
      • Iontophoresis
      • Mobility Aids
      • Laser Light Therapy
      • TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
      • IFC (Inferential Current Therapy)

Cervical/Lumbar Traction

Cervical spine traction is used for the short-term treatment of neck pain. It is designed to relieve muscle spasms and nerve root compression. Using a manual (hands only) or mechanical technique, a stead or intermittent force is applied to the neck to stretch the muscles and soft tissue and open up the spaces between the vertebrae. The physical therapist determines the amount of force and length of time a person remains in traction.

Similarly, lumbar traction is the continuous or intermittent application of force to the spine either manually or mechanically. The goals of lumbar traction is to reduce the pain associated with nerve root impingement and muscle spasms. It is also use to treat degenerative disc disease, herniated or protruding discs and osteoarthritis. As with cervical spine traction, the process separates the space between the vertebrae, which decompresses discs, alleviates pain and supports healing.

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