What is cervical traction?
ANSWER
Cervical traction gently extends the neck, opening the spaces between the cervical vertebrae. This temporarily alleviates pressure on the affected discs.
Reviewed by Ross Brakeville on February 16, 2019
SOURCES:
Korthals-de Bos, I. , 2003. British Medical Journal
Hoving, J. , 2002. Annals of Internal Medicine
American Chiropractic Association: "Chiropractic and Neck Pain: Conservative Care of Cervical Pain, Injury."
Smith, W. , 2003. Neurology
Chung, T. , 2002. Radiology
Anthony Delitto, PhD, PT, FAPTA, professor and chairman, department of physical therapy, University of Pittsburgh.
SOURCES:
Korthals-de Bos, I. , 2003. British Medical Journal
Hoving, J. , 2002. Annals of Internal Medicine
American Chiropractic Association: "Chiropractic and Neck Pain: Conservative Care of Cervical Pain, Injury."
Smith, W. , 2003. Neurology
Chung, T. , 2002. Radiology
Anthony Delitto, PhD, PT, FAPTA, professor and chairman, department of physical therapy, University of Pittsburgh.
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