Warnings And Precautions; Indications For Use; Contraindications For Use - Saunders Cervical Traction Mode D'emploi

Warnings and Precautions

WARNING: The sale of this device is restricted to individuals by
or on the order of a physician. The instructions provided by your
health care provider should be followed precisely. Do not exceed
the recommendations of your health care provider. Exceeding these
recommendations may aggravate an existing condition or cause
additional injury. Traction should never cause pain. A stretching sensa-
tion or some slight discomfort may be felt during treatment. If pain is
increased in the neck, back, arms or legs, or if you experience dizziness,
nausea or any other type of pain or discomfort during or after treatment,
discontinue use immediately and consult your health care provider
before further use.

Indications for Use

Depending upon the advice of your health care provider, cervical traction
can be used to treat these conditions:
• osteoarthritis
• headaches
• herniated discs

Contraindications for Use

Traction should not be used to treat these conditions:
• acute or traumatic injury
• spinal instability
• fracture
• infections and inflammatory diseases
• any other conditions that may be made worse by movement
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• muscle tightness
• joint stiffness
• nerve root compression
• rheumatoid arthritis
• spinal cord compression
• malignancy
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