Normally, there is enough space for nerve fibers in the spinal canal and intervertebral spaces, but when these spaces shrink over time, nerve compression can occur.
Surgical solutions can often be prevented by targeted exercises or, even better, by active stretching of the muscles and lumbar spine.
Previously, various curtains and autotraction couches were popular.
Today, however, they are replaced by modern intelligent traction devices for home use, which gently stretch the intervertebral spaces and return the spine to its natural position.
In addition, the best ones have other support mechanisms built in (e.g. infrared radiation to relieve spasms, pulsed electromagnetic field or even electrical nerve stimulation to relieve pain) that can be used simultaneously with traction (stretching) of ligaments, muscles, intervertebral joints and discs (e.g. L-TRAC).