This Cervical traction is used to treat lots of conditions that cause neck and back pain. In addition to treating conditions that affect your vertebrae, it can treat issues with nerves and muscles around your spine, too.
Cervical traction can be used to treat temporary conditions, including:
Radiculopathy or other pinched nerves.
Neck sprains.
Fractured spine.
Your healthcare provider might use cervical traction to treat longer-term issues that develop over time, including:
Spinal stenosis.
Degenerative disk disease.
Cervical spondylosis.
Scoliosis.