The successes of the traction therapy, especially of cervical, lumbar and the hip joint therapy, have been known in physical medicine for a long time. The lumbago, which makes up over 30 percent of all degenerative processes in the region of the vertebral column, is particularly a disease of very great importance in health politics.
The controlled, successful therapy causes a relief of the surrounding tissue. Easing of the foraminal and disc pressure additionally results in relief of the irritated nerves. On the traction couch, the patient can be subjected to chiropractical or electromotive traction. The main field of use is lumbar and cervical traction, but also the traction of other joints is entirely possible with the assistance of additional belts. Even after a few therapy treatments, the patient may be free from pain.