Does traction help with neck pain?
Neck traction is one way to help with neck pain and other problems. Your muscles and tissues and spine are sensitive to damage, so it’s best to get advice from your doctor first.
Who performs neck traction?
Manual Cervical Traction: This type of traction is performed by your physical therapist, who holds your neck and head in his hands and then gently provides a traction, or pulling, force to your neck. Rhythmic periods of pulling and resting are usually applied, with each position being held for up to 10 seconds.
Can you do traction on your neck at home?
While sitting in a neutral position, slowly tilt your head toward one shoulder until you feel a gentle stretch. Hold this position for 1-2 seconds before returning your head to neutral, then repeat on the other side. Move between this back and forth motion up to 5 times.
Is cervical neck traction safe?
Generally, it’s safe to perform cervical traction, but remember that results are different for everyone. The treatment should be totally pain-free. It’s possible that you can experience side effects such as headache, dizziness, and nausea upon adjusting your body in this manner. This may even lead to fainting.
How can I get my neck aligned without a chiropractor?
Try a front neck stretch. Called a cervical flexion stretch, moving your head to the front and back can help realign your neck. Sit in a straight chair looking forward. Bend your chin down to your chest and hold for 15 seconds. Lift your head back to the starting position, then repeat ten times.
Can traction fix a bulging disc?
Any back pain or neck pain caused in whole or in part by a damaged disc may be helped by spinal Decompression Traction Therapy. These conditions include herniated, protruding or bulging discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica or radiculopathy (pinched nerves).
How do you know if your neck is out of alignment?
Move your neck from left to right to see if you have any limits to the mobility of the cervical spine. If you have pain when you turn your neck in one direction, or if you can’t turn the head as far to one side as you can to the other, your cervical spine probably isn’t aligned.
Do cervical neck traction collars work?
Cervical traction may be a safe, wonderfully effective way for you to resolve neck pain. It may provide you with numerous improvements to your body, inspiring you to do it often. Ideally it will be effective in relieving neck pain and enhancing your overall function.