Cervical Traction for Neck Pain Relief

There are some precautions and contraindications to cervical traction, so make sure you check with your doctor or physical therapist before trying it.


Basically, traction gently stretches the neck to help separates the discs and joint surfaces in the cervical spine (neck).

Cervical traction can also help relieve muscle spasms, increase blood flow to injured areas, relieve pain, and help reduce numbness and tingling in the arms.


The folks at SunMy Miami sent me their Neck Pain Terminator to try. It has a unique design with an S-Shape or Z-Shape (depending on which direction you put it) to help relieve pressure through gravity.

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Cervical Traction for Neck Pain Relief:

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[prabhattomar]

This is essential exercise today due to use of mobile and computer. Thanks

[pabsports]

Nice to meet you, Dr. Joe!
I'm always looking at all the good information.

[harsha]

I’m from India and You are my best doctor…

[naveedshahryar]

I always watch your Videos it Really help me❤️❤️❤️
Love From Pakistan 🇵🇰

[slmmm]

Loved your video. Just bought one of these. (Not the same brand though)

I have a pinched nerve in my cervical spine and the pins and needles going up and down my right arm along with other symptoms were driving me nuts. Prescribed PT is really helping and I hope the stretcher is going to improve things even more ❤

[cherryandjaji]

Thank you from India ! You helped me to control my cervical pain

[kokoramz]

Thank you for thus info. I tried a similar neck traction pillow and I felt some numbness and tingling in my legs. I had three of my friends try it and they didn't have that feeling at all. The manual said it could cause numbness and tingling so I'm hoping with gradual use it will go away because the actual stretch I felt in my lower back was great 😊

[lordbyron]

Can it restore cervical curve permanently?

[wasifali]

Hi Dr.
I'm here after watching ur 8 years old video about shin splint and that very helpful.
I'm really amazed to see you with same physique and charming face.
GBU

[fitGURL]

You are amazing!! Everything you offer has been so helpful for me!!

[bethanyberthiaume]

I hunch a lot due to working on computer/on my phone, and find it incredibly hard to relax my neck and shoulders - I see a few people have asked if this a good therapy tool for neck humps/tech neck/ect, what are your thoughts and opinions on that?

[muqtasidansari]

Hello Dr.
Have a good day always.
Timing for streching and how many time per day

[SACHINIQINDIA]

Maam I am a student, it is about 1 year ago I worked alot by using laptop with bad structure, so that I'm facing several difficulty while reading.
I have headache, shoulder pain, and neck pain since a year.
Please help me to get better 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[michaeledmunds]

Hi Dr Jo. Would there be any added benefit to laying lengthwise on a foam roller while using the traction device? I am just thinking that it might help open and stretch the pecs, so two birds with one stone - possibly?

[carmenrevelo]

How many minutes do we do this for when we are lying down

[ryokan]

Thanks very much for uploading this video. It's very helpful. Will this cure a pinched nerve in the neck?

[jefinsuhaad]

Hi Doctor, , is iot good for Cervical spondylosis.. and also can you please tell which is the best brand for this nec cloud

[jaythenickname]

Do items like this help with neck humps

[sharonhalter-day]

Thank you for the video and all the information that you always provide. I went to purchase the product you are suggesting but it is not available. I saw that you shared information on another video about a similar product but it doesn't have the option to turn it to the Z pattern that provides the additional pressure point option. Is there another one that you recommend that has both options?