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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.
Answered 8/28/2018
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