Intermittent Cervical Traction
Intermittent cervical traction for cervical radiculopathy caused by large-volume herniated disks.
OBJECTIVE: To describe the use of intermittent cervical traction in managing 4 patients with cervical radiculopathy and large-volume herniated disks.
Cervical traction is a light stretching of the neck. The neck, or cervical spine, has seven vertebrae. Any of these can be injured from whiplash in a minor car accident, or even from sitting for extended periods of time at work or while driving.
Cervical traction helps create space between the vertebrae to keep the spinal discs healthy. It can be achieved through yoga poses, assisted stretching or with the help of a chiropractor, physical therapist or massage therapist.