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A member asked:
If you applied enough traction force in spinal decompression therapy to a healthy, overly hydrated disc, can it tear apart w/ repeated traction?
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No: Traction therapy only gently release pressure in the spine, let the herniated disc to return to its position. It will not cause tear of the disc.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Light traction: No more than 10 pounds should be applied to the spine for cervical traction.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Traction Dangerous?: No, the force needed to disrupt or tear a disk is significantly higher than the muscles around your spine could tolerate. If traction could impart that much force your muscles would be injured first.
Answered 8/25/2016
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