Floating method  is used for treatment or prevention in the lumbar region of the spine. It is particularly widespread in Asia and Japan.

The treatment usually takes 20 minutes and is completely safe, easy and painless.

It can even be used on a daily basis or for several times during the day. It is performed for the treatment of the lumbar-midsection but also for many cases of back pain (dorsal pain). It can be treated even in patients weighing more than 200 kg. The floating method can be used in parallel with MCKENZIE-WILLIAM spinal mobilization exercises and other specialized exercises - stretches. The body is kept relaxed during the treatment offering beneficial effects on the affected area. This treatment helps to restore mobility of the joints because the physiotherapists using kinesiotherapy active and passive movements to rehabilitate the paintfull area or strengthen muscles.

WHAT IT OFFERS floating therapy

• Oxygenation of the area and its trophicity
• Reduction of pressure on the affected nerve roots
• Immediate relief from pains and muscle spasms
• Improvement of mobility - range of motion

PATHOLOGIES

• Circumferential disc projection (herniated discs) of the waist - thorax
• Degenerative disc lesions
• Facet syndrome
• Spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine - waist
• Lumbar-middle accidents
• Sciatica (pain numbness in leg - toes - fingers - back)
• Back pain
• Spondylolysis of vertebrae
• Spondylolisthesis of vertebrae

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