Activeforever Saunders Lumbar HomeTrac (Saunders Lumbar Home Traction Device) - Manual (Page 5)

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Figure 3. Position Options in Supine (Back-Lying).
6. NOTE: It is important that both belts t quite snugly – as tight as
possible without discomfort. Retighten both belts now, if needed.
7. Apply traction using the pump as described in Section Three.
NOTE: Your health care provider may instruct you to:
• use several pillows (or bolster) under your knees for more exion
(forward bending) of your lower back
• position your legs fully straightened for less exion, or;
• place a small towel (or wedge) under the lower (pelvic) belt for
neutral or slight extension (backward bending) of your lower
back.
Refer to Figure 3 for instruction in the various position options.
A. Bolster under the knees for more lower back
(forward bending)
B. Legs straight for less lower back
C. Wedge under lo wer stabilization belt for neutral lo w back
position or slight back extension (backward bending)