Cervical Traction

Uses

How it works

Benefits

Dosage & preparation

Preparation

Highlighted claims

• A curved cervical support tool placed at the mid-cervical spine is used to passively restore the cervical curve. — Restoring the Cervical Curve: Causes and Correction
• The device is positioned with its widest part against the mid-cervical spine while the user leans back on a firm surface. — Restoring the Cervical Curve: Causes and Correction
• The stretch is held for 2 minutes and performed before bed each night. — Restoring the Cervical Curve: Causes and Correction
• Cervical traction mechanically decompresses the occiput-C1 junction by creating separation between the skull and the first vertebra. — Correct Forward Head Posture with 3 Things
• An over-the-door elastic bungee-style cervical traction unit is available for approximately $50 to $100. — Correct Forward Head Posture with 3 Things
• Cervical traction can be performed in a supine position for horizontal traction or seated/upright for vertical decompression of the occiput-C1. — Correct Forward Head Posture with 3 Things
• Cervical traction is especially important for people with a history of compression or tailbone injuries where the problem involves actual joint compression rather than just muscular tightness. — Correct Forward Head Posture with 3 Things
• Cervical traction sessions should last 5 to 10 minutes and are best performed approximately 30 minutes before bed. — Correct Forward Head Posture with 3 Things
• Relying on the weight of the head rather than active muscular effort allows the cervical musculature to relax, making passive traction more effective at gradually reshaping the curve. — Restoring the Cervical Curve: Causes and Correction
• Cervical traction can improve sleep quality through parasympathetic activation at the occiput-C1 junction. — Correct Forward Head Posture with 3 Things