Here I show you how I like to perform manual cervical traction. I talk about indications, precautions and hand positions. ...more

Sep 5, 2025 · Manual cervical traction is performed while you are lying down. The practitioner will take your head and neck in their hands and pull with gentle force, holding the position for 10 to 20 …

May 19, 2022 · Manual cervical traction: Your healthcare provider will hold your head in their hands and lightly pull it away from your body. They’ll usually pull with your neck in different positions or different …

Jul 14, 2025 · Learn how neck traction (cervical traction) relieves pain, its types, benefits, risks, and what to know before starting this treatment for cervical spine issues.

Cervical traction is the application of an intermittent or sustained stretch to the neck. This can either be done manually by your physiotherapist, or mechanically using a pulley and weights, or by utilising a …

The ComforTrac Cervical Traction Device is intended to treat a musculoskeletal or neurological impairment of the cervical spine to relieve pain, relax muscle spasms, and decompress spinal …

In the spine, manual traction is frequently applied to the cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back) regions to decompress the spinal segments. Cervical traction involves the therapist gently cradling the …

Oct 1, 2024 · Neck pain and cervical radiculopathy often find relief through manual traction. By gently stretching the cervical spine, pressure on compressed nerves can be alleviated, potentially reducing …

Not only can cervical traction assist with your mobility, but it can also decrease your neck pain especially short-term. Cervical traction works to help reduce pressure on neck tissue by creating space for the …

This guide aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of cervical traction, its benefits, and how to apply it safely at home. In this blog article we will review the safe use of supine and …