The xray on the right was taken front on, while I was sitting on the scoliosis traction chair you see here.
I sit on this chair twice a day for 30 minutes while it vibrates. The two straps are pulled tight by tightening the ratchetts on either side to pull my curves straight. The vibration causes the muscles of my spine to contract at a higher frequency than normal, accelerating healing. It's a daily reminder of how close I can get my spine to be straight and an awesome opportunity to catch up on some TV.
This is the goal for my spine, and during the next year, with exercises and constant use of the chair, it should start to hold in this position.
It's quite simple really. The more I use the chair, the more flexible my spine becomes, and the straighter my spine becomes while sitting on the chair. The more diligent I am with my exercises, the stronger my muscles get, to hold my spine into place when I'm out of the chair.
The muscles, bones and ligaments are working together. Every piece of the treatment needs to work together to reach the desired outcome.
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