How does Spinal Decompression Therapy work?

[@marti7343]

I had a doctor tell me I should not exercise while under going spinal decompression therapy. Is this an accurate assessment? I am an avid swimmer and have been doing exercises recommended by a physical therapist. I would appreciate a your thoughts. Thank you.

[@2025Retiree]

I am using traction therapy and still walking, biking, and swimming. I am at 95 lbs of compression pull. 20 minutes with 30 second of pull. I am supposed to warm up first and they say swimming actually is a great warm up. If I don’t warm up they put heat on me. Why did your doctor say that? Maybe they just want you to heal. I stopped running for this reason. Good luck!

[@marti7343]

@@2025Retiree Thanks for the reply. My doctor is a boob. He really does not know what he is saying and somehow it makes sense to him so he told me I would be jeopardizing my traction treatment if I exercised. I knew from what I was experiencing that it had to be wrong. I think doctors often do not realize how active you can be even at seventy years old. They think you are a couch potato and any kind of movement is bad for you. Always go to a doc who treats athletes and active people. Find the one right for you. I have stopped the traction. After five sessions I have gotten no benefit. I am not convinced my butt pain is from my spine. I am doing exercises now for piriformis syndrome and sciatica and it gives me relief. I need to keep working on getting better. Never give up.