Activeforever Saunders Lumbar HomeTrac (Saunders Lumbar Home Traction Device) - Manual (Page 2)

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SECTION ONE: GENERAL GUIDELINES AND PRECAUTIONS
Congratulations on your purchase of a Saunders Lumbar Traction
Device.
Your new traction device is designed to provide safe and effective
traction (stretching) to the lumbar region (low back). Your traction
device requires minimal assembly and is nearly ready to use out of
the case.
Read these instructions completely before proceeding.
Indications And Contraindications For Use
Depending upon the advice of your health care provider, traction can
be used to treat these conditions:
• osteoarthritis
• headaches
• herniated discs
• muscle tightness
• joint stiffness
• nerve root compression
Traction should not be used to treat these conditions:
• acute or traumatic injury
• spinal instability
• fracture
• rheumatoid arthritis
• spinal cord compression
• infections and i ammatory diseases
• malignancy
• any other conditions that may be made worse by movement
WARNING: The sale of this device is restricted to individuals by or on
the order of a licensed health care provider. 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
sensation or some slight discomfort may be felt during treatment.
Improper application of traction or the use of excessive force may
aggravate an existing condition or cause additional injury. 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.