Guest guest Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 > For quite a few years, I had to use a Cervical Traction Device > regularly > because of spurs and bulging discs. It would make my legs so weak > that I > couldn't walk. About 20 minutes of 12-15# three times in one day > would make > it better until the next time. I don't have to do it as often now, it's > boring. I have a home traction thing (that insurance paid for, thank god,) that does the herniated disks in my lumbar spine. It helps when the pain gets really sharp. What's the cervical one like? I think I'd like one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Maybe I can describe it, I'll try. There's a flat bar on top with a hole in the center to connect to a rope over a pulley to hang the weight from. Mine came with a plastic bag for water, the more you fill, the heavier it is. " D " rings have straps, one goes behind the head, the other is adjustable and goes under the chin in front. Then there are two straps that connect the rear straps to the front ones so your head won't slip out of the middle. Functionally, the result is similar to a motorcycle helmet. the back of the unit holds behind and low right at the base of the skull, and the front is like a chin strap. Then the straps holding back to front below the ears. I think that's the best I can do without a picture. Dennis in Eastexas " You can't always fix it with money " [ ] cervical traction >> For quite a few years, I had to use a Cervical Traction Device >> regularly >> because of spurs and bulging discs. It would make my legs so weak >> that I >> couldn't walk. About 20 minutes of 12-15# three times in one day >> would make >> it better until the next time. I don't have to do it as often now, >> it's >> boring. > > I have a home traction thing (that insurance paid for, thank god,) that > does the herniated disks in my lumbar spine. It helps when the pain gets > really sharp. What's the cervical one like? I think I'd like one of those > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 I don't have the luxury of insurance to pay for my devices, so when I need lumbar traction, I use a short step ladder in the living room so I can watch TV. It's too boring just hanging there. I put a pillow over the top of the ladder and my hips over the pillow. I can slowly hang forwards, stretching my back slowly. Otherwise, it hurts BAD! A couple of times, I had Betty add weight to my ankles so I could lean lower so it could get to my tailbone where the real problem and pain are. And it didn't cost me a penny since I already had the parts. Dennis in Eastexas " You can't always fix it with money " [ ] cervical traction >> For quite a few years, I had to use a Cervical Traction Device >> regularly >> because of spurs and bulging discs. It would make my legs so weak >> that I >> couldn't walk. About 20 minutes of 12-15# three times in one day >> would make >> it better until the next time. I don't have to do it as often now, >> it's >> boring. > > I have a home traction thing (that insurance paid for, thank god,) that > does the herniated disks in my lumbar spine. It helps when the pain gets > really sharp. What's the cervical one like? I think I'd like one of those > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.