3. Cervical traction has been utilized for many years
for relief of pain associated with neck muscle
spasms or nerve root compression.
4. Traction is a medical technique in which opposite
forces are applied to separate parts of the body to
stretch soft tissues, and/or separate bony
structures.
BODY SPORT CERVICAL NECK
TRACTION COLLAR
ComfortTrac Home Cervical
Neck Traction Device
5. Cervical traction focuses on stretching the head away from the
rest of the body to release tension and pressure on neck
structures. It generally requires 2 minutes of sustained traction
before the intervertebral spaces begin to widen.
Cervical Posture Pump Spine Trainer
6. The weight pulls the chin harness upwards, relieving
tension on the neck. Other variations of this device
include frames which attach to a headboard or
freestanding units. "Over the door" units are
designed to deliver no more than 20 pounds of
tension. Pneumatic devices are also available that
push up the head while pushing down on the
shoulders.
8. Pneumatic devices are also available that push up
the head while pushing down on the shoulders.
Pneumatic Traction device, which consists of a soft
foam cushion that extends from the patient's
shoulders to the back of the head (occiput) and is
secured with a head strap.
10. Pneumatic cervical traction devices were developed
to deliver cervical traction in the home comparable
to forces applied by physical therapists in the
outpatient setting. The patient is instructed in home
traction to relieve symptoms, an exercise routine to
relieve spasm and discomfort, and to report any
weaknesses, eye symptoms, and bladder or bowel
incontinence immediately.