That traction is at best considered sham or a scam- which means it did diddly squat. Traction was no more effective than taking a sugar pill (placebo). A variety of traction devices were analyzed and the conclusion was the same- traction devices are nothing more than a scam. Irrespective of whether the individual underwent continuous traction or intermittent traction, no one benefitted from this type of therapy In fact many individuals developed more complications from traction and some even required emergent surgery.
The authors concluded that traction alone as a treatment for low back pain is as good as garbage.
So if you have back pain, save your hard earned money on these sham devices and keep away from scamming health care professionals who are more interested in your money than your back.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD003010. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003010.pub4
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