Pathology of cervical spondylopathy and principle of traction treatment

The reason for cervical spondylopathy is degeneration of cervical inter-vertebral disc, septum turning to narrow, local tissue swelling, and compression, resulting in neck pain, stiffness and swelling. Effective traction can ease some of these effects and reduce the compression of the nervous system. Repeated traction could get muscles of neck to relax and local tissue swelling decrease.

We carry 3 items that provide varying types and degrees of traction.

The RealEASE Neck Support

The Air Neck Support

The Air Neck Traction II

Cervical traction is most commonly used when the patient is in the supine position (lying on the back with knees bent at a 45 degree angle) with the neck placed at 20-30 degrees of flexion (forward tilt). Using traction in this position helps stretch the posterior neck muscles and facilitate intervertebral (bones in the neck) separation which relieves pressure that may be pinching nerves, therefore, promoting muscle relaxation and intervertebral separation. Physicians often prescribe home traction programs for chronic cervical pain patients to encourage self-management.

Indications for Cervical Traction

• Hypomobility
• Joint Changes
• Degenerative Changes
• Joint Pain/Symptomatic Facet Joint
• Spasm/Guarding
• Discogenic Pain
• Post-compression Fracture
• Nerve impingement

Cervical Traction - How it should feel

Fixing action limited in the neck, no feeling of pressure
Minor traction slight feeling of neck elongation and traction
Medium traction stronger feeling of neck elongation and traction
Major traction the strongest feeling of neck elongation and traction

Contraindication to Neck Traction Device

Spinal Cord Injury
Mental Disorders
Respiratory Disease
Cervical Spine Inflammation
Ruptured Ligaments
Any Bone Fractures, Cervical, Shoulders
Blood - Clotting Disorders
Oral Disease or Dental Problems
Any Postoperative Conditions
Any Malignancy

Anyone with jaw/ T.M.J., or dental problems needs to contact their health care professional first, before trying the our Neck Therapy.

Can this product help improve the “straightening of my neck?

Unnatural straightening of the neck is maintained by muscle tightness and fixations of the joints in the neck. Traction helps loosen these tight joints and muscles. You should also be seeing a health care professional.

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FOR RECENT SPRAIN / STRAIN INJURIES, OR ACUTE CONDITIONS.

Air Neck Pro Soft

REAL-Ease Neck Traction and Relaxer

Air Neck Traction IV