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Find out what you need to know about neck traction, and discover the risks, and benefits, and how it may affect health.
What are the risks of cervical traction? Cervical traction has very few risks. No matter which kind of traction you use, you shouldn’t put enough pressure on your neck to hurt it. Some people shouldn’t receive cervical traction, including people who are: Pregnant. Anxious about being restrained or have claustrophobia.
Cervical traction is a non-invasive procedure used to provide symptomatic relief for a variety of cervical pathologies. Though it can lead to temporary symptomatic relief, there is limited data on its long-term safety and therapeutic efficacy.
Risks of Neck Traction . The main risk of cervical traction is improper use. Applying too much pressure or applying pressure for too long can cause more harm than good, leading to muscle strain, increased pain and inflammation, and disc herniation (bulging discs).
Side effects. Exercises. Takeaway. What is cervical traction? Traction of the spine, known as cervical traction, is a popular treatment for neck pain and related injuries. Essentially, cervical...
Cervical traction refers to stretching the cervical region to enlarge the space between the vertebrae and spinal joints. The targeted therapeutic effects are as follows: pain relief; better spinal alignment; stimulate blood circulation; reduce compressive forces on the spine; release pressure on nerves
General Contraindications. Specific Medical Contraindications for Cervical Traction. Monitoring and Professional Consultation. Cervical Traction Precautions and Considerations. Initial Consultation and Diagnosis. Consult Your Chiropractor. Monitoring and Adjustment. Picking the Right Cervical Traction Device. Technique and Treatment Options.