Consult a medical professional prior to use. The cordage may be a strangulation hazard for children. Make sure the cordage runs freely and smoothly on the pulleys with no twists or tangles.

Is traction right for you? We have listed studies on our neck and back pain pages, but the answer is traction has been proven to be safe for most of the population. Again we always suggest you consult a medical professional if you have any questions. The contraindications for traction in general are:

Recent Spinal Surgery

Severe Osteoporosis

Spinal Instability

Pregnancy

Vascular disorders

The BodyTrac will work on most bed types. To confirm compatibility, check the following:

1. The footboard does not extend all the way to the floor or if it does, there is at least 2" of space between the mattress and the footboard. Otherwise, you need at least 2" of clearance between the floor and the footboard for the cordage to pass through. see setup videos for more info.

2. There is 1.5 - 2" of space between the mattress and the headboard see above for footboard.

3. There is an unobstructed path underneath the bed from the head of the bed to the foot of the bed for the cords to pass through.

4. Watch the "Initial Install" video in the Directions for Install and Use section of this website.