Learn more about Pneumatic Cervical Traction and its treatment options!
What is Pneumatic Cervical Traction?
Cervical traction is intended to treat a musculoskeletal or neurological impairment of the cervical spine to relieve pain, relax muscle spasms, and decompress spinal structures. Cervical traction works by carefully stretching the spine vertebrae and muscles with the goal of improved mobility, range of motion, and alignment. Pneumatic cervical traction devices are designed to be used at home and deliver traction comparable to what a physical therapist might provide in an outpatient setting.
Successfully Treated Conditions
We define “success” as patients who have been able to resume normal daily activities.
Acute cervical pain
Capsulitis of cervical spine joints
Cervical spondylosis
Chronic cervical pain
Degenerative disc disease
Facet joint dysfunction
Headaches
Herniated cervical disc
Joint hypomobility- cervical spine
Muscular spasm of cervical muscles
Osteoarthritis- cervical spine
Radiculopathy
Whiplash
Advantages
Receive the same quality of care in the comfort of your own home as you would during in-clinic physical therapy
Delivers non-surgical pain management solutions covering a wide range of diagnoses
Provides spinal decompression to help reduce neck pain and related conditions
Works by carefully stretching the spine vertebrae and muscles with the goal of improved mobility, range of motion, and alignment
Contradictions
Be sure that the cervical spine has been cleared of any of the following conditions:
Traumatic or acute injury
Spinal stenosis
Curvature of the spine
Vertebral fractures
Infections and inflammatory diseases
Rheumatoid arthritis
Spinal instability
Extruded disc fragmentation
Ruptured cervical disc
Spinal cord compression
Acute strain or sprain
Joint hypermobility
Osteoporosis
Malignancy
Pregnancy
Infection
(Theratrac model provided for some insurances)