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Are there any side effects of traction

2024-05-06 05:35:06
My neurologist has prescribed to get infrared IFT And lumbar traction for my lumbar and cervical disc bulge.Are there any harmful effects of these therapies?
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Ther are no side effect & its not harmful for yr body.
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U can take physiotherapy by your nearest clinic
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If there is swelling use ice pack other wise use hot pack.

Answered2024-05-09 16:17:22

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Hey there! There are no harmful effects except for some contraindications.

Answered2024-05-08 10:48:36

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No , its absolute side effect free .
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visit physiotherapist
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avoid intense flexion exercise for some days to weeks which might  promote aggresivness of the symptoms.

Answered2024-05-07 07:18:23

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Hi please visit the physiotherapy clinic near your area .
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you will get the best treatment.
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traction may not be required.

Answered2024-05-06 13:28:20

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There are no side effects of any treatment in physiotherapy treatment.

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Hello, There are no harmful effects from these. Make sure to get your exercise prescription along with it as exercises are the key for long term solution.
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Once the pain is down, start with the prescribed exercises.
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Avoid flexion based activity until your symptoms are better

Answered2024-05-06 10:58:34

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There are no side effects for any of these treatments, if it is done in a proper method.

Answered2024-05-06 06:12:46

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There is no side effect of traction.

Answered2024-05-06 06:00:40

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There are no side effects, it will help you

Answered2024-05-06 05:51:24

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THERE IS NO SIDE EFFECTS BUT IS THERE SOME CONDRAINDICATIONS THAT WILL BE EXPLAIN BY YOUR PHYSIOTHERAPIST WHOME YOU VISIT BUT ONLY TRACTION AND IFT IS NOT A ROOT CAUSE TREATMENT SO DO A GOOD FOCUSED EXERCISE PROGRAME AS WELL AS MANUAL RELEASE

Answered2024-05-09 11:20:34

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No it’s safe to take electro modalities

Answered2024-05-06 07:30:10

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No side effects for any physiotherapy treatment

Answered2024-05-06 07:18:29

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No, side effects

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