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2022-01-04 17:43:07
I am having pain in my meck and back i want to know How much weight should i use for cervical traction at home .
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Do IFT or MWD therapy instead cervical traction..get expert opinion befor application.

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1. Don't do such researches on cervical spine it will leads to quadriplegia or death 2. Follow ur physiotherapist near by while putting home traction

Answered2022-01-15 14:57:25

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Cervical traction is not the proper treatment for this
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Instead have a hot pack in the area of pain for about ten to fifteen minutes and after that perform some neck stretching and retraction exercises with chin tucks
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Also, don't use too thick or thin pillow Take a towel and roll it then place the roll at the edge of your pillow such that your neck rests on the roll and head on the pillow This should help...

Answered2022-01-07 16:14:41

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Dont go for cervical traction,instead go for hot packs and analgesic and soft tissue massage without use of any oil,go for stretching exercises and isometric
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consult me on video call with your x rays and on video
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dont overuse muscle and dont go for self treatment

Answered2022-01-06 19:30:34

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U should consult Physiotherapist. Don't do self treatment. It can be harmful.
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Maintain good posture.
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Do posture correction exercises as directed by Physiotherapist.

Answered2022-01-06 13:19:01

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You Must Visit a Physiotherapist to diagnose your condition which is causing you pain.
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Cervical Traction is not only the proper treatment for Neck Pain

Answered2022-01-05 10:14:38

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You should consult a Physiotherapist in person to take treatment in the clinic. Bedside traction is not advisable for your age until and unless severity of the condition is worse.

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chiropractic and osteopathy treatment will help.

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Vist physiotherapy centre for proper diagnosis and treatment

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If the pain is severe and found any nerve compression in cervical region found in xray, then only take traction, otherwose just with IFT+US the pain can be reduced and later with exercises muscles can be strengthened.

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The weight for cervical traction should be 7% of body weight.
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Try to maintain a good posture (neck and back) while sitting or doing daily activities.

Answered2022-01-05 13:17:28

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First of all in ur condition nerve involved or not we don't know,there may be a lot many reasons for ur neck pain,try to consult orthopaedic or physiotherapist take proper assessment and treatment
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traction is not needed in all cases,if pain is much take IFT and Ultrasonic therapy for few days
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strengthening exercises to neck will help u

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