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Can spinal decompression traction on lumbar affect cervical nerves?
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Decompression: Non surgical lumbar decompression is a form of traction therapy. In the lumbar area this is accomplished by pulling a pelvic harness in opposite direction away from a thoracic harness. Your neck or cervical area should not be affected.
Answered 4/3/2013
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Maybe: It all depends on the type of traction machine used.
Answered 12/30/2013
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