Warnings And Precautions; Indications For Use; Contraindications For Use - Saunders Lumbar Traction Guia Del Usuario

Warnings and Precautions

WARNING: The sale of this device is restricted to individuals by or
on the order of a licensed health care provider. The instructions
provided by your health care provider should be followed precisely.
Do not exceed the recommendations of your health care provider.
Exceeding these recommendations may aggravate an existing
condition or cause additional injury. Traction should never cause pain.
A stretching sensation or some slight discomfort may be felt during
treatment. If pain is increased in the neck, back, arms or legs, or if you
experience dizziness, nausea or any other type of pain or discomfort
during or after treatment, discontinue use immediately and consult your
health care provider before further use.

Indications for Use

Depending upon the advice of your health care provider, traction can
be used to treat these conditions:
• back pain
• osteoarthritis
• sciatica
• herniated discs

Contraindications for Use

Traction should not be used to treat these conditions:
• acute or traumatic injury • rheumatoid arthritis
• spinal instability
• fracture
• infections and inflammatory diseases
• any other conditions that may be made worse by movement
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• muscle tightness
• joint stiffness
• nerve root compression
• spinal cord compression
• malignancy
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