It may be that as part of your
spinal correction, the doctor determines that you need some type
of orthopedic support
in order to achieve correction in the shortest amount of time. This
could include:
Cervical Pillow: To support the neck and head to re-establish
and maintain the proper neck curvature.
Lumbar Pillow: To support the low back and help re-establish and
maintain the proper low back curvature.
Extension Cervical Traction Wedge: Extension cervical traction is
done at least twice a day for 10 minutes to stretch the muscles
and ligaments in the front and side of the neck to allow proper
re-establishment
of the normal cervical (neck) curve and reduce spinal cord tension.
Cervical Distraction: Flexion cervical traction is done twice a
day for 8 to 10 minutes to relieve nerve root and disc pressure.
In some
cases it need to precede the use of extension cervical traction.
Heel and Sole Lift: To elevate one side of the pelvis to re-establish
a more balanced biomechanical weight bearing position.
Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers (orthotics): To rebalance and support
the biomechanics of the feet. Since the feet are like the foundation
of
a house, re-establishing proper balance here is for proper spinal
alignment above.
Polar Pack: Flexible reusable cold packs to be used in joint and
muscle rehabilitation and pain. Use ice for acute pain and inflammation.
Use moist heat for chronic stiffness. Place the ice pack over the
traction toll or wedge to enhance tissue tolerability during extension
cervical traction. |