If you'd like to see a follow-up video where I outline the spinal traction protocol I use most often, leave me a comment down below. Thanks for watching!
Yes! Very interested in this device and protocol I might utilize to relieve pain, L5-S1. Seems to me that, that to relieve pain relieves inflammation and might allow better movement strengthening muscles, so my body could better hold alignment? And to reduce impingement/pain w/o medication maybe.
@@martib385 I've had an inversion table for years and used it for general health benefits. When I had ny first 2 spinal fractures, L4 and T12, the inversion table was the best pain relief. Recently fractured T9 and 11 and somehow had a gut feeling not to use it. Maybe because it was painful lying flat and controlling the tillt would invove using the arms and muscles around the fractures. Wondering if it might be a good isea to use it now the fractures have healed?
I happen to have a spondylolysis + mild narrowing where nerve roots exit both sides L3/4 & L5/S1. Thanks for the info on inversion - specifically, that it also stretches the joints at knees, hips, ankles. Of course!
Yoni haven’t listened to this as don’t have back issues but did you happen to see the non edited long video by the neurosurgeon (Goobie and Doobie) who went to MIT and quit after 10 years school and 10 years practice due to all the back operations he was performing that either showed no improvement or made the patients worse? 7 million views in a week. He found those who ate well, exercised, kept normal weight did much better. Too bad to lose a wonderful caring doctor for those who would benefit but bravo to him for his integrity and following his heart. And his wife too who said “just quit, you’re miserable.” Thanks also for your integrity.
This was such an informative video. I really think it will help my husband with his lumbar issues. I had never heard of this spinal traction device so this was really good info. Thank you, Dr. Whitten!!!
@@painfixprotocol Thanks to you!! You are the best! Really. The way you explain the exercises, always with a smile on your face is very nice to see you
I have almost no discs in my lumbar spinal area. Years ago I had significant pain running down my right leg. I have been using, intermittently a yoga inversion sling which has helped me a great deal. I remain very active...golf, pickleball and other exercise. I may have pain from time to time, but the sling always has helped for that so far.
Thank you for pointing out some of the limitations of these 2 approaches. I would love to see a clinical study on people who have used the device that you demonstrated. My overall impressions of this subject are: it is essential that people get an accurate DIAGNOSIS of their back pathology before considering either of these technics; and secondly, the studies on both of these approaches are limited in both scope and results. Overall, I would say that there is much more potential for people to harm themselves than help in an attempt to avoid back surgery.
You're absolutely right about the importance of an accurate diagnosis - that is the crucial starting point that so many people miss. The studies have the limitations but, I would point out that the 3 studies I referenced on traction were all meta-analyses and as such, their findings carry more weight than the inversion therapy trials. Regarding your final comment, I disagree. The analogy here is a power tool. Could someone hurt themselves with the tool? Sure. But, if a person takes the time to read the instructions, understands the device and uses it appropriately with proper safety precautions in place, it has way more upside than downside. And of course, working with a professional can help stack the odds even further in a person's favor.
In backpain it is really crucial to know the cause. if you just treat something it is difficult t fix. so unspecific lower back pain came in my case from the leg muscles being too tight on the backside of the legs
Thank you for your work. I am experiencing back pain from a broken disc and spinal stenosis as a result of the broken disc. I am interested in your follow up video.
I have spinal arthritis and narrowing of the spinal column causing compression on the nerves and therefore pain across my gluteus maximum and down the back of my legs. It sounds like that device you describe might help me. Please do provide more information/a demonstration video. Thank you!
I've had a low back injury for several decades. About a decade ago I got a home inversion table. I use it most mornings right after getting up from bed when my back is most painful. I stay inverted for a count of about 100. After that there's no more pain for the day. And I never have to see a doctor or make appointments for them. But if there is ever a cure for this problem i'd be interested.
Back and radiopathy im legs after disc herniation has dominated my life ever since. Traction at physiotherapy helps for few hours and then pain in legs is back. Anything that could help would be amazing.
Sorry to hear about your struggles, Gayle. There are ways to optimize traction to improve outcomes and I will cover some of those in my follow-up video.
I am going to add more to my earlier comment. I have found one ecercise the best and it is easiest and fast. My friend suggested. Just Stand straight and bend down to touch your feet. then in a minute or 30 sec try to bring yourself up without bringing your face up just your body slowly as you feel each spine bone going back to its spot but head comes up last as neck bones go back to its place. I dont know if I am clear enough to express this exercise. And just do this few time in a day and at night before sleeping Lie down after this exercise with straight back for it to heal I have found quite a bit of relief with this exercise. If you peactice it let me know if it helped you
I as well would be interested in a follow up. I have had surgery. Before the surgery, traction was helpful, but not a cure, as I recall. However, that was a long time ago, and the science may have improved since then. I am unsure of the benefits of (and perhaps detriments of) the surgery. I have intermittent sciatica and other back symptoms.
Good question, Kathy. There aren't many studies on this topic and of course, we'd have to clarify what type of listhesis we're talking about (spondylo-, antero-, retro-) but I did find a case study that used traction as part of a comprehensive rehab program to dramatically reduce a Grade 2 spondyllisthesis. Hre's the link: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5743136/
Just got rid of my Teeter when I read they can contribute to glaucoma by adding pressure to retina. Would much appreciate more information on using this traction.
I would be interested in more information, but would have questions about applicability in my case as well. All of my lumbar disks are affected, and I have stenosis as well.
Thanks Susan! These techniques can be helpful in some cases of disc protrusion. Stenosis however, is a different animal. There are no studies (that I'm aware of) on the topic of traction/inversion for stenosis so, some speculation is required. First, we would have to define which type of stenosis we're talking about - with Central Canal Stenosis the answer is likely no. With Foraminal Stenosis however, I can see situations where traction could be helpful.
The answer to this question would be taken on a case-by-case basis. However, I wouldn't even consider traction until the fracture was completely healed.
Great question, Betsy. The answer unfortunately, is not so black and white and because there are no studies (that I'm aware of) on this topic, some speculation is required. First, we would have to define which type of stenosis we're talking about - with Central Canal Stenosis the answer is likely no. With Foraminal Stenosis however, I can see situations where traction could be helpful.
Very interesting. I had been considering getting an inversion device, but this device looks much better. I have been diagnosed with significant lumbar degeneration, probably caused by losing 3 inches in height as I have gotten older (currently 88). I have been athletic all of my life until about 2 years ago, but have had to significantly decrease my activities becasue of increased weakness in my legs. I don't have much pain in my lower back at all, just the weakness in my legs, which a neurosurgeon diagnosed as being caused by the lumbar deterioration. He did not recommend surgery. I'm wondering if this device might help me. Your thoughts.
It's very possible, David. However, a physical examination would be required to give you a definitive answer. I would suggest consulting with a qualified rehab practitioner in your area.
Hanging from a pull up bar or this device you suggest, can be beneficial if I already had L3/4/5 spinal dynamic stabiilizazion (basically srews and rods connecting the vertebrae but the rods are kind of flexible) ?
Does not inversion therapy have more advantages... help with older people becoming shorter as they age..This would keep them their height, plus it will also be anti aging device as blood flows to face; the upper part of your body giving youthful look. It would also help with hair growth due to blood flow to your head etc.. This is just my thought and opinion. I have purchased the inversion table but hardly use it. No time or just lazy and I have back problem and am planning to use it often for some time.
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If you'd like to see a follow-up video where I outline the spinal traction protocol I use most often, leave me a comment down below. Thanks for watching!
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Yes please...I'd love to know your spinal traction protocol. Thanks 😊
Yes! Very interested in this device and protocol I might utilize to relieve pain, L5-S1. Seems to me that, that to relieve pain relieves inflammation and might allow better movement strengthening muscles, so my body could better hold alignment? And to reduce impingement/pain w/o medication maybe.
@@martib385 I've had an inversion table for years and used it for general health benefits. When I had ny first 2 spinal fractures, L4 and T12, the inversion table was the best pain relief. Recently fractured T9 and 11 and somehow had a gut feeling not to use it. Maybe because it was painful lying flat and controlling the tillt would invove using the arms and muscles around the fractures. Wondering if it might be a good isea to use it now the fractures have healed?
I happen to have a spondylolysis + mild narrowing where nerve roots exit both sides L3/4 & L5/S1. Thanks for the info on inversion - specifically, that it also stretches the joints at knees, hips, ankles. Of course!
Yoni haven’t listened to this as don’t have back issues but did you happen to see the non edited long video by the neurosurgeon (Goobie and Doobie) who went to MIT and quit after 10 years school and 10 years practice due to all the back operations he was performing that either showed no improvement or made the patients worse? 7 million views in a week. He found those who ate well, exercised, kept normal weight did much better. Too bad to lose a wonderful caring doctor for those who would benefit but bravo to him for his integrity and following his heart. And his wife too who said “just quit, you’re miserable.” Thanks also for your integrity.
Thanks so much for sharing, Candleflower! I have not seen the video you're referring to but I'm very interested to hear what this surgeon has to say.
This was such an informative video. I really think it will help my husband with his lumbar issues. I had never heard of this spinal traction device so this was really good info. Thank you, Dr. Whitten!!!
Glad it was helpful, Jupitergirl!
Yes I would love to see your protocol. I have used a portable traction but it was bulky and heavy and only targeted 1 area.
Cheers Patrice!
Yes Yoni please do the protocol ❤
Thanks Juan!
@@painfixprotocol Thanks to you!! You are the best! Really. The way you explain the exercises, always with a smile on your face is very nice to see you
Would love to see a video on the specifics. This looks like something that might help me
Cheers Ken!
Yes!! Please provide follow-up on this.
👍 Thank you!
I have almost no discs in my lumbar spinal area. Years ago I had significant pain running down my right leg. I have been using, intermittently a yoga inversion sling which has helped me a great deal. I remain very active...golf, pickleball and other exercise. I may have pain from time to time, but the sling always has helped for that so far.
Thanks so much for sharing! Glad to hear this type of treatment has been helpful for you!
Thank you for pointing out some of the limitations of these 2 approaches. I would love to see a clinical study on people who have used the device that you demonstrated. My overall impressions of this subject are: it is essential that people get an accurate DIAGNOSIS of their back pathology before considering either of these technics; and secondly, the studies on both of these approaches are limited in both scope and results. Overall, I would say that there is much more potential for people to harm themselves than help in an attempt to avoid back surgery.
You're absolutely right about the importance of an accurate diagnosis - that is the crucial starting point that so many people miss. The studies have the limitations but, I would point out that the 3 studies I referenced on traction were all meta-analyses and as such, their findings carry more weight than the inversion therapy trials. Regarding your final comment, I disagree. The analogy here is a power tool. Could someone hurt themselves with the tool? Sure. But, if a person takes the time to read the instructions, understands the device and uses it appropriately with proper safety precautions in place, it has way more upside than downside. And of course, working with a professional can help stack the odds even further in a person's favor.
In backpain it is really crucial to know the cause. if you just treat something it is difficult t fix. so unspecific lower back pain came in my case from the leg muscles being too tight on the backside of the legs
Absolutely, Robin! An accurate diagnosis is essential.
I would love to see your protocol.
Cheers Janet!
Thank you for your work. I am experiencing back pain from a broken disc and spinal stenosis as a result of the broken disc. I am interested in your follow up video.
Thanks for your support! Sorry to hear about your disc.
Thank you, Yoni. I am interested in finding out more information from you.
Cheers Marita!
Would like to see follow-up video.
Cheers 👍
yes please Yoni, instructions are always great :-)
Much appreciated!
I have spinal arthritis and narrowing of the spinal column causing compression on the nerves and therefore pain across my gluteus maximum and down the back of my legs. It sounds like that device you describe might help me. Please do provide more information/a demonstration video. Thank you!
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Yes please
Thanks Joanne!
I'm very interested in seeing your follow up video
Thanks Deb!
I've had a low back injury for several decades. About a decade ago I got a home inversion table. I use it most mornings right after getting up from bed when my back is most painful. I stay inverted for a count of about 100. After that there's no more pain for the day. And I never have to see a doctor or make appointments for them. But if there is ever a cure for this problem i'd be interested.
Thanks so much for sharing, Farrel!
Back and radiopathy im legs after disc herniation has dominated my life ever since. Traction at physiotherapy helps for few hours and then pain in legs is back. Anything that could help would be amazing.
Sorry to hear about your struggles, Gayle. There are ways to optimize traction to improve outcomes and I will cover some of those in my follow-up video.
I am going to add more to my earlier comment. I have found one ecercise the best and it is easiest and fast. My friend suggested. Just Stand straight and bend down to touch your feet. then in a minute or 30 sec try to bring yourself up without bringing your face up just your body slowly as you feel each spine bone going back to its spot but head comes up last as neck bones go back to its place. I dont know if I am clear enough to express this exercise. And just do this few time in a day and at night before sleeping Lie down after this exercise with straight back for it to heal
I have found quite a bit of relief with this exercise. If you peactice it let me know if it helped you
Thank you for sharing, Nina! I'm glad you found a way to help yourself!
I as well would be interested in a follow up. I have had surgery. Before the surgery, traction was helpful, but not a cure, as I recall. However, that was a long time ago, and the science may have improved since then. I am unsure of the benefits of (and perhaps detriments of) the surgery. I have intermittent sciatica and other back symptoms.
Thank you for sharing, Cass!
I'm wondering if this treatment works for an L5 listhesis.
Good question, Kathy. There aren't many studies on this topic and of course, we'd have to clarify what type of listhesis we're talking about (spondylo-, antero-, retro-) but I did find a case study that used traction as part of a comprehensive rehab program to dramatically reduce a Grade 2 spondyllisthesis. Hre's the link: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5743136/
Just got rid of my Teeter when I read they can contribute to glaucoma by adding pressure to retina. Would much appreciate more information on using this traction.
Thanks Sabra! The increase in intraocular pressure & link to glaucoma is something that more people need to hear about.
I would be interested in more information, but would have questions about applicability in my case as well. All of my lumbar disks are affected, and I have stenosis as well.
Thanks Susan! These techniques can be helpful in some cases of disc protrusion. Stenosis however, is a different animal. There are no studies (that I'm aware of) on the topic of traction/inversion for stenosis so, some speculation is required. First, we would have to define which type of stenosis we're talking about - with Central Canal Stenosis the answer is likely no. With Foraminal Stenosis however, I can see situations where traction could be helpful.
Is inversion safe after spinal fractures? How soon after fracture?
The answer to this question would be taken on a case-by-case basis. However, I wouldn't even consider traction until the fracture was completely healed.
Is spinal traction useful for spinal stenosis?
Great question, Betsy. The answer unfortunately, is not so black and white and because there are no studies (that I'm aware of) on this topic, some speculation is required. First, we would have to define which type of stenosis we're talking about - with Central Canal Stenosis the answer is likely no. With Foraminal Stenosis however, I can see situations where traction could be helpful.
like to see the follow up video
Thanks Rick!
Very interesting. I had been considering getting an inversion device, but this device looks much better. I have been diagnosed with significant lumbar degeneration, probably caused by losing 3 inches in height as I have gotten older (currently 88). I have been athletic all of my life until about 2 years ago, but have had to significantly decrease my activities becasue of increased weakness in my legs. I don't have much pain in my lower back at all, just the weakness in my legs, which a neurosurgeon diagnosed as being caused by the lumbar deterioration. He did not recommend surgery. I'm wondering if this device might help me. Your thoughts.
It's very possible, David. However, a physical examination would be required to give you a definitive answer. I would suggest consulting with a qualified rehab practitioner in your area.
Hanging from a pull up bar or this device you suggest, can be beneficial if I already had L3/4/5 spinal dynamic stabiilizazion (basically srews and rods connecting the vertebrae but the rods are kind of flexible) ?
As a general rule, I would not apply traction to an area of the spine that had undergone a fusion.
Does not inversion therapy have more advantages... help with older people becoming shorter as they age..This would keep them their height, plus it will also be anti aging device as blood flows to face; the upper part of your body giving youthful look. It would also help with hair growth due to blood flow to your head etc..
This is just my thought and opinion. I have purchased the inversion table but hardly use it. No time or just lazy and I have back problem and am planning to use it often for some time.
I am not aware of any studies showing that inversion therapy is effective for those things.
Sorry that was just my opinion no studies
To clarify@@ninadn9890, I'm not saying that inversion doesn't help with those things. It very well could - I just haven't seen any related studies.
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Thank you!