Question 1

Can you sit in a chair to use the Cervical Traction Kit?

Accepted Answer

No, this Cervical Traction Kit is to be used while lying down. To use in sitting position choose tynor cervical traction kit (sitting) with weight bag.

Question 2

When should you not use cervical traction?

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Cervical Traction should be avoided in any condition of the cervical spine where movement can aggravate the condition or result in spinal instability, spinal injury and nerve root injury at risk for causing paralysis or ischemia.

Question 3

Can the Traction be adjusted?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Traction can be adjusted using the Spreader Bar attached to the Traction Cord and a Pulley system.

Question 4

How many times a week should you do cervical traction?

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Duration of cervical traction can range from a few minutes to 20 to 30 min, once or twice weekly to several times per day.

Question 5

Why traction is given?

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The purpose of traction is to realign the body part back to place and hold it steady, stabilize and realign bone fractures, such as a fractured neck, and reduce the pain of a fracture before surgery.

Question 6

Does traction really work?

Accepted Answer

Works well by relieving pressure, relaxing stiff muscles in the injured neck region

Tynor Cervical Traction (Sleeping) with Weight Bag Universal G-26

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