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The role of cervical traction

BY Carol Carey 2019-12-09

  When the human body has cervical spondylosis, it can often be treated by cervical traction. And the main role of cervical traction is to help people limit cervical spine activity, increase intervertebral space and intervertebral foramen, the most important thing is to play a good swelling effect. In addition, cervical spine traction can also help people with cervical spondylosis to relieve fatigue in the cervical spine.

   Cervical traction therapy for cervical spine Disease is a more extensive treatment method. This treatment method can often help people treat various types of cervical spine diseases, but in general, it is more effective for early establishment. If you want to use this treatment to relieve the symptoms of cervical spondylosis, you should first understand it. What is the role of cervical traction?
  I. Restricting cervical spine movement
  Cervical traction can effectively limit the patient''s cervical spine movement, which can play a role in promoting the resolution of edema. The reason for this condition is mainly because when the human cervical spine cannot move, tissue congestion will occur, and the symptoms of edema will gradually disappear in the long run.
  Second, increase the intervertebral space and intervertebral foramen
  Cervical traction therapy can also help people increase the cervical intervertebral space and the foramen, so that the nerve roots can be affected The stimulation and oppression have been relieved to a certain extent. If the nerve roots and surrounding organs and tissues also show signs of age, this treatment can also be used to release them.
  Three. Relieve stress
  When the human body develops cervical spondylosis, fibrotic tissue protruding outward may appear for various reasons. At this time, cervical traction therapy can be used to relieve the pressure and relieve the symptoms of discomfort, and at the same time, it can effectively buffer the pressure of the intervertebral disc tissue to the peripheral edge.
  Four, relieve fatigue
  Cervical traction can also help the muscles of the neck to relieve the fatigue period, and can be a good treatment for the pain and strain of the cervical spine. effect. If the condition is more serious, you can consider applying acupuncture and massage therapy together as an adjunct treatment.
  Fifth, swelling
  If people’s cervical spine is swollen or painful due to the protruding fibrous ring tissue, then it can be done by cervical traction To play a role in reducing swelling.

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