Uses
According to studies done by Glass City Spine and Rehab in Ohio, the Y strap is a tool that plays a vital role in reducing tension in the spine and fixing any misalignment. There are many factors that make this technique widely used by chiropractors around the world. For example, it offers a decompressive mode of adjustment that can be done with several methods, including spinal traction. It also helps treat symptoms of underlying diseases and relieve pressure on the spine.
In most cases, whole-body chiropractic adjustments occur along the X, Y, and Z axes of your body. The primary objective of the strap is to fix any misalignment of the spine around the Y axis. In fact, this is what the Y strap was made for.
So, what makes the Y strap a good decompressor? Why is it better than using your hands to align and reduce stress in the spine? Let’s find out the answer to these questions:
The main advantage of the Y-axis is to make various adjustments on the Y-axis. Thus, it offers more dis-traction in the joints than any type of manual manipulation. In most cases, people prefer the straight traction decompression nature of the Y strap to rotational adjustment.
While many videos or contents online display the aggressive nature of the technique, it is important to note that it is meant to be done in a soft manner. According to experts, some chiropractors may use the Y-strap in an aggressive manner, but it is not always needed.
Your doctor may recommend getting an extra tug done to provide further release and decompression of the joints.