Neck Pain and Neck Traction Treatment

A variety of spinal disorders cause neck pain, which can be derived from degeneration or injury. Many can be treated with cervical traction or electric massage machine. Sometimes, herniated discs can be treated successfully with cervical traction. The traction of the cervical spine provides constant or intermittent force and not painful to stretch muscles and ligaments while increasing the space between the vertebrae. The goal is to relieve pain caused by compressed nerves and possibly increase the range of motion.

Duration and frequency

There are different levels of stretch applied in cervical traction, a slight stretch as a maximum. These help the therapist to determine the amount of cervical traction which is suitable for the patient. Depending on the severity of symptoms, duration and frequency of cervical traction can be adjusted in order to improve results. Normally, cervical traction is often planned for early treatment of pain in the cervical spine and can be reduced as the pain subsides. The drive can be interrupted if neck pain is not repeated or worsens. Traction devices can be used at home or in the office of a medical professional. Cervical traction in an office environment often performed at intervals of 15 minutes in order to maximize results. Spinal traction creates an upward force when a device is connected to the skull, while the body stays in place.

Prior assessment tensile

Before considering the cervical neck traction, most doctors see if physical therapy and medications can help. The traction of the cervical spine is a minimally invasive treatment option for neck pain. It is important to be evaluated before starting the cervical traction to know if it is a good treatment option. The correct and consistent use of a cervical traction device use is important to its success in reducing pain.