What is Cervical Neck Traction?
A common neck pain treatment used by chiropractors is neck traction. Neck traction is commonly utilized to help relieve muscle spasms in the neck and shoulders, and to help relieve the pain of pinched nerves in the neck. During the cervical traction the weight of the head is gently lifted off the neck and may temporarily decompress pinched nerve roots. Visiting a chiropractor is the best way to get useful “adjustments” to the spine. After the treatment you may acquire a cervaical neck traction device for home use. Some chiropractors may hesitate to prescribe the traction device for you, fearing it would be detrimental to your professional image. Keep visiting your chiropractor after you have received a home traction device. The chiropractic adjustment is still beneficial and he can answer your questions about the use of the neck traction device.
