Question 1

does cervical traction work  neck muscle spasm?

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Yes: A muscle , if resisted, will fatigue-and relax.

Question 2

does cervical traction help?

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Yes: A muscle , if resisted, will fatigue-and relax.

Question 3

is cervical traction safe to have?

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Depends: Cervical traction can be used as a temporary modality for neck issues. It should be used only with the advice of your doctor who should review the diagnostic images, prior to allowing the treatment.  It is not advised to use cervical traction as a long term treatment.

Question 4

is cervical traction  a safe option ?

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YES!: If you don't drop the weight when applying!i often recommend traction to people with neck pain and especially those with numbness or tingling in their arms.This is a very effective treatment for many people.

Question 5

what is involved in cervical traction?

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Over door.: The least expensive option is an over door pulley system that uses a halter(think horse reins)that surround your chin and back of your skull up to a pulley system with a weight at the other end.I recommend 7 pounds to start and move upward as needed.

Question 6

can cervical traction hurt you if you don't need it?

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Your pulling my leg: Only if there is an undiagnosed instability of the spine or if there is too weighted a traction to injure your muscles.

Question 7

can cervical traction hurt you if you don't actually need it?

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No: If you aren't hanging yourself!why do it if you don't need it?

Question 8

are there any dangerous side-effects from cervical traction?

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There can be: Be careful. Some conditions are known to respond to traction others do not. Theoretically the side effects of traction may include paralysis and death obviously these are incredibly rare but talk to your physician first.

Question 9

which is the best cervical traction collar for your neck?

Accepted Answer

Pneumatic: These air powered bladder devices are the best-but pricey.

Question 10

what is invovled with chiropractic cervical traction treatment?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with caution: Traction is typically either manual ( using the hands of the provider) or mechanical (with a machine). Make sure you have a condition that responds to traction and be careful.

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