Neck Traction

Neck Traction is a technique in which a force is applied to a part of the body to reduce paravertebral muscle spasms by stretching soft tissues, and in certain circumstances separating facet joint surfaces or bony structures. Additional pounds for neck traction is usually utilized in the hospitals or clinics for temporary use and in certain situations and under observation with occasional imaging, making sure of not to destabilize the spine.

Studies have shown that neck traction must be constant so that the muscles may tire and the strain falls on the joints. It generally takes 2 minutes of sustained traction before the inter vertebral spaces begin to widen. Forces between 20 and 50 pounds are commonly used to achieve inter vertebral separation.