Cervical Traction /lumbar traction is mainly used in chronic cases like cervical, lumbar, stiffness in the spine, back pain to reduce stiffness of paraspinal muscle spasm, stiffness in spam also radiating pain of nerves.
Cervical traction is used for the short-term treatment of neck pain. It is designed to relieve muscle spasms and nerve root compression. Using a manual (hands only) or mechanical technique, a steady or intermittent force is applied to the neck to stretch the muscles and soft tissue and open up the spaces between the upper vertebrae. The physical therapist determines the amount of force and length of time a person remains in traction. Slowly, over time, the amount of pressure is increased.
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