What about the results of continuous or sustained mode of lumbar traction? I have successfully treated the patient having nerve root compression symptoms due to prolapse of discs in the L/s region. The patients received these treatment sessions for several days with sustained traction for 24 hours after admitting in the indoor section of our hospital and were managed successfully regarding that. As they improved, they were discharged with a routine scheme of spinal flexion/extension exercises prophylactically to do at home.

Have any body out there also tested the results of these treatments?