I thought the tendons that hold the vertebrates together are as strong as steel and couldn't be stretched therefore this sort of stretch doesn't really do much
Tendons are just the ends of muscle, but even ligaments can be stretched/ have strain applied before tissue failure. Usually passive modalities like these will have a temporary effect; but if it makes moving easier usually the movement itself will be more important for longer lasting outcomes. That said, pain relief is what the patient says it is and the side effects here are often more appealing than some pain meds
great video thanks for sharing
Very educational
Is there anything similar for the rest of the spine
Inversion table
I thought the tendons that hold the vertebrates together are as strong as steel and couldn't be stretched therefore this sort of stretch doesn't really do much
Tendons are just the ends of muscle, but even ligaments can be stretched/ have strain applied before tissue failure. Usually passive modalities like these will have a temporary effect; but if it makes moving easier usually the movement itself will be more important for longer lasting outcomes. That said, pain relief is what the patient says it is and the side effects here are often more appealing than some pain meds