Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is putting an individual in traction for protuding cervical discs an effective treatment?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
I believe so: You have to use with modalities of treatment.
Answered 2/26/2018
5.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
C5-6 Disc bulge. Should I do flexion or extension with Over Door Cervical Traction device? Face door-flexion. Face away- Extension.
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
If you applied enough traction force in spinal decompression therapy to a healthy, overly hydrated disc, can it tear apart w/ repeated traction?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Could relieving L3 & L4 nerve compression at l4-5 disc via mechanical traction therapy cause tingling in the penis/scrotum?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Is traction useful for treatment for bulging cervical disc?
Herniated cervical disc n bulged lumbar disc. Is chiropractor treatment or physiotherapy better? Is traction n spinal manipulation the same?
Slight disc bulge at l4/l5. Treatment needed? Will traction make disc go back in? Or just back exercises will do?
Will ?Traction help your herniated cervical disc?
Which exercises are best to help reduce a cervical disc bulge & how often should I do them? Had pain & stiffness for 1mth rested for 3wks + traction.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
