Can Cervical Traction Help My Pain?

"Traction" is type of a medical treatment in which force is applied to the spine in a "pulling" motion, in order to relieve pressure from injuries or misalignment. Cervical traction is used to treat the neck. When used properly and safely, traction can a very effective approach for improving joint mobility, relieving nerve and disc compression, improving posture, and relieving pain.

Cervical traction provides only temporary relief but treatments may be enough to reduce muscle spasms, nerve irritation, swelling and pain in the short-term.

 

Home cervical traction units are simple to use and often involve a water bag to apply a stretch to the neck in sitting or when lying down. Some also involve a hand-held air pump to apply the stretch, and a gauge to measure the amount of pull in pounds. By keeping a journal, a patient can determine the desired setting and symptom relief after each use.

To read more about cervical traction, click here.

 

Here at WisdomKing.com, one of our most popular items is the Saunders Cervical Traction HomeTrac Device.

 

The Saunders Cervical Traction HomeTrac Device is one of the most popular devices on the market for producing clinic-like results in the comfort of your home. The Saunders Cervical Traction HomeTrac Device has a comfortable head rest that is adjustable for providing the appropriate incline for treatment, and features an adjustable pneumatic hand held pump designed to apply up to 50 lbs of traction. The neck wedges swivel to accommodate different widths of necks and grab onto the mandible of the jaw to prevent loosening around the neck.

 

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References

• "Physical Therapy"; Lumbar Traction; Duane Saunders; 1979.
• "The Spine. Basic Evaluation and Mobilization Techniques"; Freddy Kaltenborn; 1993