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Can cervical traction or the usage of a home cervical traction device cause cervical vertigo - dizziness caused by neck movements?

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Dr. Sajeevakumar Nair answered

unlikely. : Limit the use or decrease the weight to see if that makes the difference.

Answered 12/17/2012

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