Cervical Neck Traction

Neck pain is a common occurrence for many people in their daily lives. Often known as Cervical Spondylosis later in life, this general term refers to the relative "wear and tear" of the joints in your neck. This can create pain, stiffness, and muscles spasms in the neck, shoulder and back. As you grow older the bones and cartilage that make up your spine and neck gradually deteriorate, which can cause stiffness of the ligaments connecting the neck bones and muscles. Over time such pain may also be the result of vertebral and disk degeneration.

Generally, Cervical Spondylosis starts to show symptoms in persons 40 years or older. For most people neck pain starts as an acute pain, and will remain constant or grow stronger as you age.  However, in more extreme cases, neck pain can become chronic causing cervical radiculopathy and cervical myelopathy, which can lead to permanent disability.

Neck pain can result from working at a desk for prolonged periods of time, physical strain or activity, or simple daily routines. Generally, cervical neck pain can be caused by several things. These can include, but are not limited to a trapped nerve between the vertebrae, muscular problems, injury due to physical activity, or inappropriate working or sleeping posture. Some of the more common symptoms include headaches, reduced range of motion, muscle weakness, sensory changes and numbness, and lack of coordination.

Among many other treatments such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief, muscle relaxants, exercises, and even surgery in extreme cases, one of the most helpful is using neck traction devices. Traction is a very beneficial and popular non-surgical treatment that stretches and relaxes stiff muscles, and reduces pressure built up in the neck and back. Many traction devices or kits immobilize the cervical spine, reducing pressure on spinal nerves and stabilizing position of damaged parts of the spine. Others use a pillow, belt, or collar, which stretches and stabilizes the neck thus reducing pain and tension in the muscles and nerves. Below are some of these very useful and effective cervical traction devices from Active Forever.

The NeckPro Cervical Traction Device is a simple, easy and effective portable cervical traction device that relieves neck and back pain, muscles spasms, and pinched nerves. Unlike traditional traction devices the NeckPro eliminates the use of water bags or weights. Instead it utilizes a ratcheting device that precisely allows you to measure and maintain the desired amount of tension and traction. With up to 20 lbs. of traction the NeckPro makes it easy to monitor and increase maximum benefit during each therapy session.

The NeckPro Cervical Traction Device is a simple, easy and effective portable cervical traction device that relieves neck and back pain, muscles spasms, and pinched nerves. Unlike traditional traction devices the NeckPro eliminates the use of water bags or weights. Instead it utilizes a ratcheting device that precisely allows you to measure and maintain the desired amount of tension and traction. With up to 20 lbs. of traction the NeckPro makes it easy to monitor and increase maximum benefit during each therapy session.

The Sooth A Ciser Pillow is designed to help relieve neck pain and tension headaches by gently stretching the neck to its maximum extension so that the spinal cord can relax. By laying face up on the contoured pillow for 20-30 minutes daily it will effectively relax stiff muscles and restore proper neck posture. Not only is the Sooth A Ciser Pillow ideal for everyday at-home use, but is also a great tool for healthcare professionals as it provides easy access to the face, upper back and shoulders during therapy.

About the Author

Whitney Braswell is a marketing consultant for ActiveForever, a major medical equipment supplier for the greater Arizona area.