Figure 13. Thoracic Retrainer sitting centered on top of the Thoracic Support Block. The taper of the Retrainer and design was cut from the CBP evidence based Thoracic Kyphosis Elliptical model.
Figure 14. Thoracic Retrainer turned around so the peak contacts the lower thoracic spine (T10) while the tapered end supports the mid thoracic region. This setup is for hyper-kyphosis in the T9-T12 region with upper thoracic flexion relative to the lower.
Figure 15. Thoracic Retrainer placed in the mid thoracic spine (T6-T7). This setup is for mid-thoracic hyper-kyphosis with T1-anterior to T12—or upper thoracic flexion relative to the lowers.
Figure 16. Thoracic Retrainer sitting centered on top of the small 20mm block in the Thoracic Support Block System. This setup assist correction of mild posterior thoracic translation postures with upper thoracic kyphosis and anterior head translation.
Figure 17. Thoracic Retrainer sitting centered on top of the Thoracic Support Block. This setup assist correction of moderate-severe posterior thoracic translation postures with upper thoracic hyper-kyphosis and anterior head translation. This is for deformities where the T1 vertebra is posterior to T12.
WARNING: Certain conditions can contribute to increased risk of injury during cervical extension traction. If you experience any unusual symptoms including, but not limited to; increased pain, dizziness, headache, nausea, numbness, visual disturbances, muscle weakness, loss of coordination or function, please consult your spinal health professional before further use.
When lying on the Retrainer, it is best to keep your legs flat for the most effect on the thoracic spine. At first a slight bend in the knees is recommended to develop tolerance for the position.