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Part II - What to Look for in a Cervical Traction System

In Part I of this blog post, we looked at what Exactly does neck traction do for you. Now lets delve a little deeper and look at some criteria to look at when purchasing a cervical traction device.

What should we look for when buying a cervical traction system?

• Is it simple to use and simple to set up?
• Are you comfortable while you are doing the neck traction?
• Can you comfortably do the neck traction while you are having neck discomfort?
• Does it put your neck into an optimal position during the traction session?
• Can you travel with the traction  unit?
• Does it give you sufficient traction and do you feel like your neck is being stretched?

Part I - Exactly How is Neck Traction Good for Your Neck

You need to choose the best cervical traction unit for your nagging neck pain and right hand numbness. Which unit do you choose? There are so many cervical traction units to choose from. First, lets start with what exactly does neck traction do?

• it restores the normal position of the spine
• it widens the intervertebral space - which is the space between each of the bones in the neck
• it decreases pressure on the spinal cord and the nerve root
• helps to reduce muscle spasms of the neck and shoulder muscles
• it increases blood circulation, joint flexibility and muscle strength
• it increases your neck range of motion.

Here is a great video demonstration on how the posture pump cervical device works:

In Part II of this blog post, we will look at what criteria to look for when purchasing a new traction unit. Also I will demonstrate how to use a Pronex Cervical Traction Unit, a popular neck tractioning device often recommended by chiropractors.  

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