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For patients suffering from herniated disc, bulging disc, neck degeneration, neck pain, numbness and tingling, neck stiffness and neck muscle spasm- neck traction is the key for neck pain relief and getting rid of forward head posture. Okay so you have been diagnosed with a Military neck, which means you don’t have a curve in the c spine as seen on an x-ray. Your Dr has recommended neck traction. Perhaps you suffer from chronic neck pain and your Dr has tried all types of physical therapy. Maybe an MRI shows that you have a disc herniation in the neck or a disc bulge. It is causing neck pain, stiffness, numbness and tingling into your left arm and hands and weakness. How can neck traction help?

Cervical traction has been applied widely for pain relief of neck muscle spasm 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.

Usually, patients have tried all other types of treatment such as heat/ice, medications, exercises, and finally they try neck traction .It can be part of a physical therapy 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. Indications for Using A Neck Traction Protocol

• Head and Neck Pain
• Neck Stiffness and muscle spasms
• Shoulder pain
• Forward Head Posture
• Herniated disc in the neck
• Bulging disc in the neck
• Degeneration of the cervical discs in the neck
• Post cervical fusion surgery
• Migraine headaches
• Loss of the Neck Curve (aka hypolordosis, loss of cervical lordosis, military neck)
• Numbness and tingling in the arms or the hands
• Weakness in the upper extremity
• Arthritis in the cervical spine

There are a lot of cervical traction units to choose from at the Neck Pain Relief Shop.

• Trac-Collar Neck Collar REG or Trac-Collar Neck Collar LRG- 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 device can be done seated and is really great for patients on the Go. The Trac Collar Neck Collar traction force is more linear in nature.
• Pronex Pneumatic Cervical Traction Unit- this is the gold standard of neck traction and is often used in the offices of chiropractors, physical therapists 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). Another benefit of the Pronex neck traction device is that it comes in three sizes: Regular, Large, and Wide. Overall, with the pronex traction unit, one get more pounds of pressure, and therefore more traction of the neck.
• Cervical Traction Posture Pump 1000- this is quite a popular neck traction unit and it Works to reinforces your cervical curve . Simplly 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. For this neck traction unit, it is recommended that you lie down on a flat surface, with your knees up
• Overhead- Over the Door Neck Traction- this is the original neck traction. Usually, this traction unit is first recommended by health professionals. A variable, water-filled weight bag provides necessary tension. The system also includes an adjustable head harness and necessary hardware. Very effective neck traction.
  • Replacement Universal Head Halter with Velcro Closures
• Neck-Pro Over the Door Cervical Traction Device- Provides neck pain 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. This traction unit provides up to 20 lbs of pressure.
• Deluxe Over the Door Traction Kit- This over the door neck traction system has a Sturdy, chrome-plated steel construction. It includes a Vinyl water bag is double-sealed for durability, and has 20-lb. capacity marked in 2-lb. increments.This deluxe traction kit includes universal-sized, heavy-duty head halter with metal support rings and Velcro® closure, vinyl weight bag, over-door clamp, pulley assembly, adjustable 12" spreader bar, 8' traction rope and "S" -hook. Replacement accessories are also available for this over the door traction unit:
  • Replacement vinyl water bag
  • Replacement adjustable spreader bar
  • Replacement head halter
• Arc4life's Cervical Traction Neck Pillow- A great neck support pillow that can be used in conjunction with a cervical traction unit such as the posture pump 1000 or the pronex pneumatic traction unit. Arc4life recommends that one do 10-15 minutes of neck traction during the day, and use the traction pillow at night for optimal benefits. The special “V” in the center of the neck pillow gives a gentle stretch to the neck for added benefit and allows one to have optimal position while sleeping on their back. This product is also available in a large size: 21"x 33": Arc4life Cervical Traction Neck Pillow Large
• Saunders Cervical Neck Traction Device- another pneumatic neck traction device that yields great results. This cervical traction device can yield up to 50 lbs of pressure. It also allows for a traction angle of 15 to 25 degrees, which is much more comfortable for the neck. Unlike a over-the-door traction unit, the Saunders cervical traction device Pulls from the back of the head to protect the TMJ. It also has self-adjusting neck wedges for a better fit around the neck area. This is a much more heavy duty cervical traction unit and it weighs 12 lbs. 
• Soothe-A-Ciser Neck Traction Cushion- this is a 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:
  • 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
• Cervical Traction System with A foam Roll- this is similar to the Soothe-A-ciser traction system except it uses a foam roll under the neck. Simply fill the bag with water for a traction effect.
• Posture Right Hard or the Posture Right Soft Neck Orthotic - These neck orthotics are designed to correct forward head posture and work to restore a normal healthy cervical curve. They provide 2 functional angles to deliver more or less neck traction as needed. They achieve specific placement with comfortable maximum traction for patients.