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Have cervical spondylosis c5-c6, c6-c7, in pain, wearing neck brace. was told hanging my head upside down is good for recovery. any truth in that?

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Dr. Thomas Dowling answered

This would be like: Doing traction by letting gravity do the pulling off loading your neck. Traction may help if the position is tolerable for you for this degenerative issue in your neck.

Answered 1/16/2021

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Maybe: It could be trithful. The best way to decide is to try it and see the effect it has on your symptoms.

Answered 3/25/2017

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A member asked:

Have cervical spondylosis c5-c6, c6-c7, in pain, wearing neck brace. was told hanging my head upside down is good for recovery. any truth in that?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Thomas Dowling answered

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

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