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Contraindications

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Traction to the lumbar spine is contraindicated in various conditions. The physical therapist should take a proper medical history before prescribing traction for lumbar pain.

Acute strains

Sprains

Inflammation

Respiratory problem

Claustrophobia

Osteoporosis

Infection

Tumor

Rheumatoid arthritis

Pregnancy

Cardiovascular disease

Hernia

Cauda Equina Syndrome

Neoplasms

Pott''s Disease and all inflammatory diseases of the vertebrae

Cardiac or circulatory disease and severe respiratory problems

Post-operative patients within 3 months of back surgery

Vertebral fracture within 6 months of initial injury

Fusion with internal fixation
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Posted by:  raj_aryan  Posted on: 07/09/2012
I suffer from Discogenic pain. What sedentary excercises should I do sitting in the office?




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