Does scoliosis traction work?

Scoliosis traction is not very effective. Scoliosis is a spinal deformity that is difficult to correct by traction alone. Its treatment can be categorized into rehabilitation training, brace correction and surgical correction according to the severity of scoliosis. 1. Rehabilitation training: scoliosis within 20 ° is a mild spinal deformity, patients can achieve the effect of correction through some rehabilitation training. 2. Brace correction: scoliosis within the range of 20 to 40 degrees belongs to moderate spinal deformity, it is difficult to achieve correction by rehabilitation training alone, and in general, you can wear corrective braces, and then do rehabilitation exercises. In general, corrective braces can be worn and followed by rehabilitation exercises. Corrective braces are made according to the patient’s curvature and can achieve the purpose of correction. 3. Surgical correction: scoliosis of more than 40 degrees is a severe spinal deformity, often accompanied by severe organ compression symptoms, self-regulation and exercise is difficult to achieve the purpose of correction, can only be corrected through surgical treatment. Scoliosis is most common in adolescents, early treatment is very important for the growth and development of the body, traction can not play a therapeutic effect, so it is recommended that patients with scoliosis seek medical attention in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor for targeted treatment.