A person could suffer from neck or spinal column injuries that may have been caused by a number of reasons. There could have been an accident while playing sports, or a car crash. Alternative reasons include internal injuries, such as lesions. A previous injury could also not have healed properly. Pressure or misalignment of the spine due to damages can be treated by using a cervical traction device.
Devices used for this kind of treatment involve placing force upon the spinal column. The pressure is usually applied to the skull or upper neck area, so that the spine is pulled straight. The rest of the body will stay in place. It is a pulling motion that helps to correct the spine's alignment so that pain is relieved.
There are various types of products on the market that are used for this type of therapy. They can even be purchased from online locations. A pillow designed for a patient with back pain is one of the useful tools available. However, for traction, a patient may even be able to do a simple technique at home that will reduce pain from pinched nerves and injured spinal disks. It can be just as effective as prescribed medication.
To perform the therapy at home you will need a rope and a small towel. You will also need to find a location within the home that is suitable. The location will be alongside a sturdy door that has a door knob, and one that can close firmly. The entire procedure will just take a few minutes per day to complete.
You will first need to set up your supporting sling, which is done with the rope and towel. The rope is fastened to the door handle and to one side of the towel, allowing the towel's other side to just touch the ground. You can tie the rope and towel in any manner, so long as it is at the correct length and so that you have space on the towel to rest your head.
Facing upwards, lie down on the floor with your head at the door, so that you can place it inside the 'towel sling' that you have just made. It is now important to get into the correct position. Your head will be resting within the sling. It should not be not be on the floor, but in a slightly 'up' position that is comfortable. Be careful that your neck is not angled backwards or forwards, and that your back and neck is as straight as possible.
The recommended time for staying in this position is seven minutes when it's your first time. Make sure that you do not go over this time, therefore, use a stopwatch. On the second day, the therapy will be for eight minutes, and on the third day, nine minutes. You are therefore adding a minute per day. Stop when you are at fifteen minutes.
Home therapy with a simple neck cervical traction device
