Traction as a preventative measure

[selftreat]

Would 2-4 hours of traction a day prevent progression of any further curvature from happening?

[james1947]

selftreat

No one can promise you that, but from the forum reports it may help

James  

[NeoV]

Many of us would say yes, based on experience. No studies I know of on that look at prevention specifically. Personally I recommend it.

[Jonbinspain]

As James says, there are no guarantees about anything with this disease. But yes, it may well help. I use traction as many hours a day as I can take, or find time for. It has certainly stopped any further curvature, and may well have helped reduce it slightly.  

[UrsusMinor]

Sure, maybe. As long as you don't hurt yourself.