Cervical Traction is a specialized therapeutic technique used to gently relieve pressure on the spine. By providing a precise, sustained "pull," the traction unit creates distraction—the clinical term for creating space between the vertebrae of the neck.

This decompression allows the spinal discs to retract, reduces pressure on "pinched" nerves, and relaxes the deep muscles that guard the cervical spine. Using a customized, air-compressed dial, your therapist can fine-tune the exact amount of tension required to provide relief without causing discomfort. It is an essential tool for those whose neck pain radiates into the shoulders or arms.

Common Conditions Treated with Cervical Traction:

• Disc Herniations & Protrusions: Creating the space necessary for bulging disc material to move away from sensitive nerve roots.

• Degenerative Disc Disease: Alleviating the "bone-on-bone" pressure that occurs as spinal discs naturally thin over time.

• Nerve Impingement (Radiculopathy): Reducing the "pinched nerve" sensation that causes numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms and hands.

• Chronic Neck Tension: Stretching the deep connective tissues and muscles that have become chronically tight or guarded.

• Spinal Stenosis: Providing temporary relief by widening the spaces where nerves exit the spinal column.