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Are there any side effects of traction
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.
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Hey there! There are no harmful effects except for some contraindications.
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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.
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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.
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There are no side effects of any treatment in physiotherapy treatment.
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There are no side effects for any of these treatments, if it is done in a proper method.
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There is no side effect of traction.
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There are no side effects, it will help you
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Dr. Steephan John
Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
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
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Ms. POOJA MOHAN (PT)
Physiotherapist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
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
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Dr. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Jammu
No it’s safe to take electro modalities
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
13 yrs exp
Nellore
No side effects for any physiotherapy treatment
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Ms. Kundella Naga Shirisha (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No, side effects
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