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Warnings and Precautions
WARNING: The sale of this device is restricted to individuals by or
on the order of a physician. 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, cervical traction
can be used to treat these conditions:
• osteoarthritis • muscle tightness
• headaches • joint stiffness
• herniated discs • nerve root compression
Contraindications for Use
Traction should not be used to treat these conditions:
• acute or traumatic injury • rheumatoid arthritis
• spinal instability • spinal cord compression
• fracture • malignancy
•
infections and inflammatory diseases
•
any other conditions that may be made worse by movement
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