Neck Pain Relief : Neck Traction Devices that Really Work

Understanding your choices for neck traction units

Getting the Right Traction for Neck Pain Relief
If you have ever suffered from a pinched nerve in the neck, your Doctor may have suggested neck traction as a form of treatment. The traction unit itself can look scary and daunting, but the pain relief that it provides can be very effective and long lasting. At the Neck Pain Relief Shop, we take our neck stretchers very seriously. Lets discusses the various forms of neck traction that are available today. What is neck traction? what it is used for? and how other treatments are used in conjunction with it. There are many units out there for stretching your neck, and we examines a few of the neck traction models out on the market today.

What is Cervical or Neck Traction?

Why use a neck stretcher for Pain Relief in the first place?
Cervical traction has been applied widely for pain relief of neck muscle spasms or nerve root compression. Traction occurs when a force is applied to a part of the body to decrease paraspinal muscle spasms by stretching soft tissues. Traction is also used to separate facet joint surfaces or bony structures. Studies have shown that traction must be constant so that the muscles may fatigue and the strain falls on the joints. It generally takes 2 minutes of sustained traction before the intervertebral spaces begin to widen. Forces between 20 and 50 pounds are commonly used to achieve intervertebral separation.

Why Would Someone Do Neck Traction?

What the Indications for Cervical Neck Traction?

chronic neck pain
disc herniation
disc bulge
muscle Spasm in the Neck
tightness in the Neck
Arthritis in the Neck
neck Stiffness
numbness and tingling in the arms and hands
shooting pains into the upper extremity
pinched nerve in the neck
for stretching the neck
for plugged ears
upper back pain
jaw pain
headaches
fibromyalgia (gentle traction)

Exactly What Does Neck Traction Do For One's Neck?

In Scientific Terms...Not Speaking Layman's English HERE !
In 2002 an article was written that showed that there are a lot of positive outcomes when it comes to treating cervical radiculopathies with traction. These conservative approaches to management of a radiculopathy have a lot benefit. Traction is particularly useful in conditions that involve compression of the nerve root.

How Is Traction Useful and Beneficial?

enlarging intervertebral foramina
separating apophyseal joints
stretching muscles and ligaments
tightening the posterior longitudinal ligament to exert a centripetal force on the adjacent annulus fibrosis
enlarging the intervertebral space
diminishing disc protrusion
reducing cervical disc space pressure
separating intervertebral joints
stretching a tight or painful capsule
releasing entrapped synovial membrane
freeing adherent nerve roots
producing central vacuum to reduce herniated disc
producing posterior longitudinal ligament tension to reduce herniated disc
relaxing muscle spasms

Source: Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2002 Aug;13(3):589-608, vii.
Cervical radiculopathies: The conservative approaches to management.

Lets Look Closer at the Different Traction Units:

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•	Overhead- Over the Door Neck Traction Simple, Effective, Popular Way to Alleviate Pressure - This traction unit uses water as a weight bag This is the original neck traction. It may look medieval to you on the onset, but don't be fooled- many primary care doctors recommend this over the door style neck traction first to their patients. It consists of an over-the-door pulley support with attached weights. Sometimes they are actual weights, other times they are water bags that one can easily vary the weight. A water filled bag can usually provide up to 20 lbs of tension. An over the door neck traction system includes an adjustable head harness and the necessary hardware including a simple pulley system. *** if you have any type of Jaw pain, TMJ pain or dysfunction, the over the door traction unit may not be right for you. simple to set up uses a water bag to measure amount of pressure being applied cost effective great for bulging disc, pinched nerve in the neck, and herniated disc in the neck This over the door traction system comes with an adjustable head harness and necessary hardware Click here for ordering or more info on the over the door neck traction unit.
•	Neck-Pro Over-the-door Neck Traction Ratcheting mechanism enables incremental tension adjustment- Provides up to 20 lbs of pressure ** Very Popular Easy to set up; portable, over-the-door traction device Provides relief without using cumbersome weights, water bags or pulleys Head and neck are not locked in one position, allowing rotation and extension concurrent with traction for maximum mobility and relaxation Promotes relaxation, and reduces stress and tension Greatly reduces the need for costly pain medication Helps return spine to anatomical posture Reduces the effects of aging on the spine due to gravity Aids in returning to normal sleeping habits Helps restore normal neck mobility, flexibility and increase range of motion May postpone or eliminate surgical intervention for cervical disc disease Does not require assembly FDA-registered cervical traction device Ratcheting mechanism enables incremental tension adjustment Click here for ordering and more info on The Neck-Pro Over the Door Neck Traction Unit
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•	Soothe-A-Ciser Neck Traction Cushion Neck Traction with optional modalities (hot/cold) and a weight system Soothe-A-Ciser Neck Traction Cushion- this is a foam cushion that can be used for neck traction. The Soothe-A-Ciser neck traction pillow can be used by laying face up on the pillow, the weight of your head acts as a traction system, helping to alleviate tension headaches and neck pain by gently stretching the upper chest and anterior neck muscles. To use the Soothe-A-Ciser at home, all you do is lay on it face up with your neck supported by the highest curve. Use 20-30 minutes a day or as recommended by your healthcare professional. This cushion is not to be used for sleeping. Many variations of the soothe-a-ciser have come along and they have also proved to be quite effective. Click Here for Ordering and More Information: Soothe-A-Ciser Neck Traction Cushion Soothe-A-Ciser Traction System with adjustable weight bag- Fill the weight bag with water for a more of a traction effect. Soothe-A-Ciser with Hot/Cold Pack- Adds an element of hot or cold therapy to gentle traction treatment
•	Saunders Cervical Home Traction Deluxe Neck Traction Device that allows up to 50 lbs of pull The Saunders Cervical Home Traction Deluxe can provide up to 50 lbs of traction and pull. It a comfortable traction unit that is simple to use at home and does not require any assembly. With the traction unit, the patient lies face up on a sturdy surface. Traction is more comfortable with a small amount of flexion in the neck, and this traction unit allows the patient to have 15 to 25 degrees of flexion. This type of neck traction system is used in chiropractor, osteopath or physical therapists office. You do not need a Doctor Prescription to Buy this traction unit at the Neck Pain Relief Shop. Click here for ordering and more information on the Saunders Neck Traction Unit
•	Pronex Pneumatic Cervical Traction Unit The Gold Standard of Traction Pronex Pneumatic Cervical Traction Unit- this is the gold standard of neck traction and is often used in the offices of chiropractors and other health care professionals. It is often recommended after someone has tried an over the door type of traction unit, and they had jaw pain. Someone with temporomandibular joint disease may find that the pain is worse after using and over-the-door cervical traction device. Other times, the pronex pneumatic traction unit may be recommended if someone is not able to use a chin-strap because of distortion of the neck or chin (e.g., radical neck dissection). Overall, with the pronex traction unit, one get more pounds of pressure, and therefore more traction of the neck. Also, the Pronex Traction Unit Comes in 3 different sizes: Regular, Large and Wide. What size you order, has to do with the Measurement of Neck Circumference Size. Most people are okay with the regular size: 14" - 16" neck, order the Regular 16" - 18" neck, order the Large 18" and Up neck, order the Wide Click Here to order and for more information on the Pronex Pnuematic Neck Traction Unit
•	Trac-Collar Neck Collar A Neck Collar That Stretches your Neck Trac-Collar Neck Collar- this type of neck traction is great for a patient who needs to complete the neck stretch seated. It has two places where it inflates- on the right and on the left and one can vary the amount of traction. This traction force is more linear in nature. This unit comes a regular and large size: Regular 14"-16" (Red trac-collar), Large 16"-18" (Blue trac-collar). Click here to order or get more information about the Trac Collar Regular and Trac Collar Large
•	Cervical Traction Posture Pump 1000 A Neck Stretcher to get relief of neck pain and improve posture ** Highly Recommended to Help Get the Proper Curve in the C Spine Cervical Traction Posture Pump- this is quite a popular neck traction unit and it Works to reinforces your cervical curve . Simple lie on the bellows, put the forehead strap on for extra extension in the neck. It is easy to Travel with, portable, lightweight and simple to use anywhere. Click here to order or get more information on the Posture Pump 1000

Neck Traction For Pain Relief

Relief 4 Herniated Disc | Bulging Disc | Numbness & Tingling

Cervical Traction System with Foam RollThe OverHead - Over the Door Cervical Neck Traction Is A Popular Way to Alleviate Pressure on the Spinal Column
Cervical Traction System with Foam Roll DETAILS

Cervical Traction System with Soothe-A-CiserRestore the proper curve in your neck with this home traction system: Includes a Soothe-A-Ciser, adjustable harness and Water Weighted Bag
Cervical Traction System with Soothe-A-Ciser

Cervical Traction Unit- Posture Pump 1100The Cervcial Traction Posture Pump 1100S allows for restoration of the normal cervical curve in the neck

DM Deluxe Over Door Neck Traction KitThe Deluxe Over-Door Neck Traction Kit is great for herniated or bulging discs and relieving numbness/tingling as well as neck pain.

Neck-Pro Over the Door Cervical Traction DeviceThe Neck-Pro Over the Door Cervical Traction Device provides Easy Pain Relief for herniated or bulging discs
Neck-Pro Over the Door Cervical Traction Device DETAILS

OverHead - Over the Door Cervical Neck TractionThe OverHead - Over the Door Cervical Neck Traction Is A Popular Way to Alleviate Pressure on the Spinal Column
Overhead- Over the Door Cervical Neck Traction DETAILS

Posture Right Neck Orthotic HardThe Posture Right Neck Orthotic Hard
Posture Right Neck Orthotic Hard DETAILS

Posture Right Neck Orthotic SoftThe Posture Right Neck Orthotic Soft
Posture Right Neck Orthotic Soft DETAILS

Pronex Pneumatic Cervical Traction UnitThis Neck Traction Unit comes in 3 sizes. Provides anterior and posterior Disc Distraction
Pronex Pneumatic Cervical Traction Unit

Saunders Cervical Home Traction DeluxeApply up to 50lbs of Neck Traction with this Comfortable Cervical Traction Unit

Soothe-A-Ciser Neck Traction CushionFor Positioning and Neck Pain Relief; Helps relieve tension headaches and neck pain; Perfect for Tractioning of the NECK
Soothe-A-Ciser Neck Traction Cushion DETAILS

Soothe-A-Ciser Neck Traction Cushion with Hot and Cold PackGet the Benefits of Hot and Cold Therapy in conjunction with gentle neck traction | Acute or Chronic Neck Pain
Soothe-A-Ciser with Hot and Cold Pack DETAILS

TracCollar Neck Traction LARGEThe TracCollar Neck Traction Provides Easy Pain Relief with Air Neck Traction System
TracCollar Neck Traction DETAILS

TracCollar Neck Traction REGULARThe TracCollar Neck Traction Provides Easy Pain Relief with Air Neck Traction System
TracCollar Neck Traction DETAILS

Water Bags | Head Halters

Accessories for the Deluxe Over Door Traction Unit Include:
-20 Vinyl Water Bag
-Adjustable Spreadable Bar
-Head Halter
-Universal Head Halter with Velcro Closure

Accessories for the Pronex Traction Device Include:
-Replacement Strap For the Pronex Pneumatic Traction Neck Unit
-Replacement Bulb for the Pronex Traction Neck Unit

Accessories for the C-Trax Supine Traction Unit Include:
-SUPINE C-TRAX ATTACHMENT, FOR INTERMITTENT TRACTION FORCE, WITH STANDARD HALTER
-C-Trax Standard Traction Halter
-C-Trax Traction Tmj Halter

Accessories for Over the Door Traction Units

20LB Vinyl Water BagReplacement Vinyl Water Bag for the Over the door Traction Unit

Adjustable Spreader Bar for Deluxe Over Door Neck Traction KitAdjustable Spreader Bar for Deluxe Over-Door Neck Traction Kit
Ajustable Spreader Bar for Over the Door Cervical Neck Traction DETAILS

C-Trax Traction Standard HalterStandard Halter to Use with the C-Trax

C-Trax Traction Tmj HalterEffective Supine Neck traction unit that does not involve the Tmj

DM Deluxe Over Door Neck Traction KitThe Deluxe Over-Door Neck Traction Kit is great for herniated or bulging discs and relieving numbness/tingling as well as neck pain.

Head Halter for Use with the Deluxe Over Door Neck Traction kitHead Halter for Deluxe Over-Door Neck Traction Kit
Replacement Head Halter for Over the Door Cervical Neck Traction DETAILS

Replacement Bulb for the Pronex Traction Neck Unit

Replacement Incline For the Pronex Pneumatic Traction Neck Unit

Replacement Strap For the Pronex Pneumatic Traction Neck Unit

Supine C-trax Attachment, For Intermittent traction with standard halterStandard Halter to Use with the C-Trax

Universal Head Halter with Velcro Closure for use with over the door traction unitsHead Halter for Deluxe Over-Door Neck Traction Kit
Replacement Head Halter for Over the Door Cervical Neck Traction DETAILS

What Other Treatments Are Done Along with Neck Traction?

Hot Cold Therapy, Medications, Tens, Muscle Therapy Can be done in Conjunction with neck traction

Usually, patients have tried all other types of treatment such as moist heat or ice therapy, medications, exercises, and finally they try neck traction. It can be part of a physical therapy or chiropractic session along with other things such as modalities of heat/ice and exercises. For many patients this gentle stretch in the neck for 10-15 minutes feels good and is very therapeutic. Traction of the neck has been around for a long time and these days. There are a lot of cervical traction units to choose from. Getting the right one that is comfortable and effective is very important.

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