What is the traction duration for an initial session for mild to moderate symptoms?

What is the traction duration for an initial session for mild to moderate symptoms?

• A. 10 minutes
• B. 5 minutes
• C. 25 minutes
• D. 20-30 minutes

Answer: (A)

Starting traction with a brief, tolerable duration is the goal when symptoms are mild to moderate. About 10 minutes gives enough time for the body to respond to the mechanical effects of traction—such as gradual unloading of nerve structures and joint spaces—without overloading irritated tissues. It also allows you to assess tolerance and early response in a safe, controlled way. If the patient handles this well and reports relief, you can extend duration in later sessions to around 15–20 minutes, depending on protocol and region. Shorter durations, like 5 minutes, may be used if the patient cannot tolerate longer, but for a typical initial session with mild to moderate symptoms, 10 minutes strikes the right balance between efficacy and safety. Longer initial sessions (20–30 minutes) risk increased discomfort or spasm before you’ve established how well symptoms respond.

Starting traction with a brief, tolerable duration is the goal when symptoms are mild to moderate. About 10 minutes gives enough time for the body to respond to the mechanical effects of traction—such as gradual unloading of nerve structures and joint spaces—without overloading irritated tissues. It also allows you to assess tolerance and early response in a safe, controlled way. If the patient handles this well and reports relief, you can extend duration in later sessions to around 15–20 minutes, depending on protocol and region. Shorter durations, like 5 minutes, may be used if the patient cannot tolerate longer, but for a typical initial session with mild to moderate symptoms, 10 minutes strikes the right balance between efficacy and safety. Longer initial sessions (20–30 minutes) risk increased discomfort or spasm before you’ve established how well symptoms respond.