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Method and apparatus including a spinal extension traction table is provided for directing the spine of a person toward optimum shape and alignment, which table has a support surface for supporting the buttocks of a person and an inclined surface for supporting his back thereon, so that his head ext

Method and apparatus including a spinal extension traction table is provided for directing the spine of a person toward optimum shape and alignment, which table has a support surface for supporting the buttocks of a person and an inclined surface for supporting his back thereon, so that his head extends thereover and inclines backwardly. A forehead sling is mounted on an upper portion of the traction table with pull means connected thereto so as to pull the sling against the forehead of the person, to apply compressive forces thereto at an acute angle with at least one upper spine of the person so as to apply extension traction to his spine. In another embodiment, a lateral (posterior to anterior) force is applied to a lower portion of the person\s spine toward aligning the cervical spine over the lumbar spine, with the thoracic (or dorsal) spine forming a desired curve therebetween, when the person stands or walks. Preferably the lateral force is provided by a fulcrum cushion. Desirably the support surface of the traction table is sized to permit the lower legs and feet of the person to extend toward a floor surface, to apply counterweight tension to the forehead compressive forces.

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An extension traction table for directing the spine of a person toward an optimum shape and alignment comprising a horizontal support surface for supporting the buttocks of the person, one end of a backwardly inclined surface connected to and disposed at an angle to said horizontal support surface f

An extension traction table for directing the spine of a person toward an optimum shape and alignment comprising a horizontal support surface for supporting the buttocks of the person, one end of a backwardly inclined surface connected to and disposed at an angle to said horizontal support surface for supporting the back of said person at an acute angle to said horizontal support surface, said inclined surface being of a length permitting the head of said person to extend beyond the other end thereof, means for positioning at least one fulcrum cushion between the selected points on said inclined surface and the back of said person, a forehead sling disposed above said person and the extension traction table, means connected between said forehead sling and said table for pulling said sling substantially in the direction of said buttocks, whereby compressive extension force are applied to the forehead of said person and extension traction is applied to the spine of said person, and means for adjustably positioning fulcrum cushion whereby a predetermined curve may be imparted to said spine of said person.