Did traction help your herniated cervical disc? - Hernia Message Board

rootsy13 · 12-19-2008, 09:03 AM

My p.t. switched to that yesterday (my 11th visit), instead of the heated rolling bed and electrical stimulus patches. He is also doing ultrasound and massage.

Did traction help you? If so, after how many sessions.

Shemachinist · 12-19-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rootsy13

My p.t. switched to that yesterday (my 11th visit), instead of the heated rolling bed and electrical stimulus patches. He is also doing ultrasound and massage.

Did traction help you? If so, after how many sessions.

I noticed some help on my second session with traction. However the temporary relief only lasted about 3 hours for me. I ended up having surgery. (Sept 23, 08) Everyone is different though. Hopefully it'll work better and last longer for you. Btw..it always felt great while it was being applied.

NAPPSIE · 12-30-2008, 11:44 AM

((((Rootsy13)))) I've had both PT and the traction. I always felt somewhat worse afterward. I've got herniated disk at c5-6. I've had it for too long and need the courage for surgery. I hope you find the relief you are seeking. Don't let them do those things too many times if you are not feeling better from them. ...One thing I've had true relief from (lasts maybe even a couple of weeks sometimes) is massage therapy. Good luck!!!

hugg724 · 12-30-2008, 11:47 PM

I didn't make it through one traction session. I was literally crying before the time was up because it hurt so bad. I had 3 ruptured discs (c4/5, c5/6 and c6/7). For ME, it created more pain than it helped.

Everyone is different. I had to try everything I could before I agreed to let them do surgery. Hopefully, it will help you if you try it!!

Pam454 · 12-31-2008, 09:31 AM

My physcial therapist did traction on me twice. It felt great while I was laying there but I hurt horrible for hours afterwards and gave up completely on physical therapy and then tried the injections.

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11/11/08 Anterior cervical discectomy (c5-6, C6-7) corpectomy (c6) with fusion and harms cage implant