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anyone used a traction machine in physical therapy

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I'm in physical therapy and they placed me on a traction machine to stretch my spine and relieve symptoms of a pinched nerve..I feel worse, does this cause more damage? any advice on epiderals?
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Wow, I can relate to your pain! Tell them it causes more pain, and see if they will stop, or call your doctor who sent you there and talk to them. I had this done after a car accidnet in 1983, and again after back surgery. I will never let anybody do this again to me.
I also had the set of 3 epi's with no relief, but for some people they work. Gosh I feel sorry for you, I can only imgagine. Wish I could help you more sandym
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