On Wed, 9 Jun 1999, petty wrote:
> Dear Sood
> I am not sure what you mean by 'better'. If you mean would it increase the
> opening up of the intervertebral foramen then it would seem reasonable to
> think that it might, although I am not sure that there is any direct
> evidence, but it would seem logical. I am unclear about the position you
> suggest - do you mean lying on the side?
> You may be interested in a CHapter in Grieve's Modern Manual Therapy by
> Joyce Sherriff (Chapter 58, page 793-797) entitled 'A flexible approach to
> traction' where she suggests sidelying for lumbar traction. I can send it
> to you by post if you are unable to get hold of it.
> Nikki
>
>
> On Wed, 9 Jun 1999, sood wrote:
>
> > Dear Friends,
> > It is wellknown fact that if we bend spine to left side than
> > nural foramin will open on the Convex side i.e right side and will be reduce on concave side hence reducing compression on neural component of vertebral unit on convex side
> > It is a known protocol in India to give lumbar traction in supine position .My question
> > to the house is will it be better if we give lumbar traction in a position in which patient
> > is on one side the painful flank is placed anteriorly ,with a pillow under good leg or lower leg,and than causing little convexity on anterior side.Opinion of house is sought.
> > Thanks
> > Dr.Sarveshwar Chander Sood,
> > Orhopaedic Surgeon, & Head
> > Department Of Physical medicine& Rehabilitation.
> > SBLS Civil Hospital Jalandhar city,Punjab State.India
> > Res;812/1Housing Board Colony Model Town,JalandharCity India
> > E-mail [log in to unmask]
> >
> >
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