Traction For Neck Problems- 85 Questions Answered

I had pain in upper chest, trapezius spasm a nd left hand pain and swelling for which I went for physiotherapy. I was given IFT, dythermy and neck traction(7 kg). I was ok on day one. Day 2 same process but had headache after neck traction. Now the headache has gone worst. Have pain and spasm in entire upper back, tingling in arms and upperback, p

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Asked for Female, 42 Years 140 Views v

Mr. Mohammed WajidAcupuncturist | Hyderabad

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Ask your physio to not give traction but take SWD+IFT+US therapy. Apply hot pack with diclofenac ointment twice a day for 15mins. As you might be a ffering with cervical radiculopathy, this needs some ... Read More

I am suffering from severe headache post neck traction treatment for my neck pain . I have tried Saridon and calpol t tablets but no use. Pls suggest some good tablet to reduce this severe pain

Asked for Male, 36 Years 234 Views v

Dr. J RavikiranGeneral Medicine | Hyderabad

Connect please ... Read More

Can I even feel too much pain after having anesthesia while removal of this traction pin? After how many days this gap will be filled ?

Asked for Male, 23 Years 71 Views v

Dr. Rohan BhargavaOrthopedist | Jaipur

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Why was the traction applied Kindly consult the surgeon who applied this Probably for a fracture ... Read More

My student had cervical bone fracture. She is 14. She is on the traction treatment for 15 days. She is getting swellingsvin the neck part and in the head. For how many days she has to bear that traction pain?

Asked for Female, 14 Years 73 Views v

Dr. Amitabh GuptaNeurosurgeon | Delhi

We don’t use traction for long as there are other methods. ... Read More

Can cervical traction worsen spondylitis? Affect the nerves ? or have any adverse side effects ?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 224 Views v

Dr. Anagha PrabhuneNeurosurgery | Pune

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It can worsen symptoms in some cases , difficult to comment without more information. ... Read More

How long it will take to recover if the traction is given to the patient who had severe cervical bone injury. For how many days he has ro bear traction?

Asked for Female, 14 Years 98 Views v

Dr. Irfan Yousuf WaniNeurologist | Srinagar

That depends upon the severity of injury. ... Read More

I am having pain in my meck and back i want to know How much weight should i use for cervical traction at home .

Asked for Male, 23 Years 195 Views v

Mr. Mohammed WajidAcupuncturist | Hyderabad

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 ... Read More

From one week iam facing foot traction. Yesterday i consulted a doctor.. he told due to smoking you are having this kind of problem. Can you please tell me why iam having this problem.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 42 Views v

Dr. Sam SupreethOrthopedist | Pune

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Kindly provide more details for appropriate advice ... Read More

Hi do we have facility of Traction facility .? As doctors suggested me the same therapy for 5 days plz suggest

Asked for Male, 35 Years 69 Views v

Ms. Sonal Kushwaha (PT)Physiotherapist | Bangalore

Yes you can visit any Physiotherapy facility. Mostly have traction unit. ... Read More

My neurologist has prescribed to get infrared IFT And lumbar traction for my lumbar and cervical disc bulge.Are there any harmful effects of these therapies?

Asked for Male, 24 Years 90 Views v

Ms. Vanathy N (PT)Physiotherapist | Chennai

There are no side effects for any of these treatments, if it is done in a proper method. ... Read More

I have cervical neck pain radiating to both hands from 2 months,my calcium level is normal. I have attached mri report. Is traction use indicated? I have consulted neurologist who suggested me not to use traction as it would worsen pain,I have also consulted orthopedician who suggested me to use traction Will physiotherapy be helpful -ultrasonic a

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Asked for Female, 25 Years 100 Views v

Dr. Agam J GaargiyaSpine And Pain Specialist | Ahmedabad

What medicines are you taking To begin with medicine and physio is good and if not much response then you may consider pain intervention by a pain specialist Traction is no more recommended ... Read More

I had trapezius spasm right side and left arm pain and swelling with pain in costochondritial area and upper chest. So i went for physiotherapy and he gave neck traction 7kgs in supine position. I have left tmj issue. 1st day I stopped it half way as my tmj was hurting a lot . 2nd day I did it. But since 2nd day have bad trapezius pain on both side

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Asked for Female, 42 Years 144 Views v

Dr. Anwesha BanerjeePain Management Specialist | Delhi

There could be trigger knots in your muscle belly causing these painful symptoms ... Read More

My neck musle on left side of neck feel tighten/swollen since last one year but i did not notice seriously, now when i touch there i feel it is not looking like right side of neck, its little bulky , is it sign of cancer? i am feeling afraid

Asked for Male, 31 Years 323 Views v

Dr. Sunitha MadhavanEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bangalore

Visit a nearby ent doctor to examine the neck and throat area if you are afraid. USG neck if required. ... Read More

Can neck traction given for spondylitis treatment lead to AAI and CCI of the neck ? Also can AAI and CCI be diagnosed just by a simple MRI Is surgery the only treatment ?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 74 Views v

Dr. Mahesh Channabasappa GonchikarOrthopedist | Bangalore

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Neck traction is obselete for c spondylosis. Meet a spine surgeon before decisions ... Read More

My husband had met with an accident and has multiple fractures in Tibia. He is given traction with 25 pounds of weight. Can the weight be put off for 5-6 hours in a day?

Asked for Female, 28 Years 69 Views v

Dr. Dewangan SunilOrthopedist | Raipur

As per treating doctor ... Read More

Is there any severe issue. What I have to do I have sevear neck pain. It is from Last 6 month. No problem in hand.

Asked for Male, 22 Years 105 Views v

Dr. Rohan BhargavaOrthopedist | Jaipur

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No problem in arms and hand mean no nerve compression Pain at age 22 could be a lot of causes ... Read More

Hi, I recently got my x ray done of my neck & lower back. Neck x ray show nerve compression & gasses around spine. Refer x ray. I was feeling lot of giddiness & my psysiothrapist recommended me traction to my neck due to which I felt better. But as soon as I stop the traction with in 4-5 days again I feel giddiness. How long can we use

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Asked for Male, 39 Years 92 Views v

Dr. Pavankumar RaviOrthopedist | Vijayawada

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Better to get MRI OF WHOLE spine ... Read More

I am suffering from c3-c4 disc bulge, I was taking medication and it gives me sufficient pain relief, I consult a physiotherapist and he advised me traction, so I was doing traction with the help of a person but he applied excess tension force on my neck and my weight is 80kg, the force is so strong that I get moved in the direction of force,the fo

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Asked for Male, 24 Years 157 Views v

Mr. Mohammed WajidAcupuncturist | Hyderabad

If there ia no pain and the movements are free then no need to go fir MRI. If you are feelings any mild sitffness or pain around the neck then you go for X-ray. Apply hot pack twice a day to get relie ... Read More

I was suffering from c3-c4 disc bulge, I was taking medication and it gives me sufficient pain relief, I consult a physiotherapist and he advised me traction of the neck, so I apply traction force on neck with the help of a person but he applied excess tension force on my neck one to two time, my weight is 80kg, the tension force on my neck is so s

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Asked for Male, 24 Years 41 Views v

Dr. Amitabh GuptaNeurosurgeon | Delhi

Need to stop this before you do a irreversible damage and need to get yourself checked immediately. Consult ... Read More

Penis curvature jo penis traction device se bend me kami aati h vo temporary hoti h ya permanent bend me sudhar hojata h Agar temporary hoti h to uska result kitne dino tak rahta h

Asked for Male, 22 Years 193 Views v

Dr. Gunjan SainiSexologist | Haridwar

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apka problem kya h sir or kitna h if you have curvature problem share pic with me then I will suggest you best and permanent solution ... Read More

I am a regular bike rider. So i always wear helmat everyday.my helmat was not a snug fit. I feel buring sensation on the scalp and also feel headache. My hairline receeds very fast and hair falling rate also increased. . After a lot of search now I find a snug fit helmat. Now i can see tiny hair on my scalp.is there any way to grow back hair lo

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Asked for Male, 29 Years 105 Views v

Dr. Kamal M. ShahDermatologist | Mumbai

Androgenic alopecia. Plconsult online for further treatment. ... Read More

My neck is swollen.It did not hurt,did not feel anything but don't know when it starts swelling. Plzz suggest me something

Asked for Female, 24 Years 152 Views v

Dr. Lakin ViraGeneral Surgeon | Mumbai

Seems like a localized swelling. Do hou have any associated fever? Since how long is this since? Consult for proper guidance. ... Read More

I m DIWAKAR , I have facing some problem in my neck same like we have overeat till neck. I have taken gas medicine but not effective . Pls suggest something.

Asked for Male, 35 Years 167 Views v

Dr. Moinuddin Mohammed A.KEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Hyderabad

Consult a gastroenterologist pls. ... Read More

I have traction alopecia is there any Ayurvedic remedy to regrow hair on bald spot . I won't put any tight hair style also so pls suggest some remedy

Asked for Female, 26 Years 117 Views v

Dr. Gunjan SainiSexologist | Haridwar

Share me spot image Then i will suggest you ... Read More

I am a 34 year old male diagnosed with herniated disc in my neck. I have pain in my shoulder for which the doctor has given me pain killers. He even asked me to take traction which might relieve the symptoms of herniation. What are the treatment options for this condition other than surgery?

Asked for Female, 34 Years 356 Views v

Dr. Vinu RajOrthopedist | Bangalore

The improvement depends on how big the disc is and the appearance on the MRI scan. 80% of the discs get better in 3 months time. Even if the disc bulge is present, if your pain is getting better surge ... Read More

My wife faceing neck swallow what that problem 3 months what i can do for tthat

Asked for Male, 35 Years 113 Views v

Dr. Vinay S BhatENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

Your question is not very clear, I think she is having swelling in the neck. There are many causes for neck swelling such as thyroid gland swelling, lymph node enlargement, cysts, lipoma etc. Treatmen ... Read More

I am suffering from cervical neck pain from last few years I also took physiotherapy but seems no improvement so i am looking for any other treatment like except IFT Tens traction if u have some better way of treatment then plz let me know thanks

Asked for Female, 29 Years 384 Views v

Dr. Shreejan Regmi (PT)Physiotherapist | Bangalore

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There are lot of things above that so visit some good physio and get ergonomics correction of Ur workplace,your working place,your riding viechel and ete. And also try some manual therapy rather then ... Read More

Hi Doctor, From past few months I have observed I was loosing hair under my left jawline. Now there is a big patch under the jawline. I belong to religious sikh family which forbids me from cutting the beard so I have to tie it in a knot. After looking on net I figured out it can be traction alopecia due to hair tying. I don't tie my beard tightly

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Asked for Male, 23 Years 81 Views v

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

This is not traction alopecia. This is Alopecia Areata which is immunological condition and can be treated effectively. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination ... Read More

Hi, I've had a fingernail sized bald spot on my scalp near my path for about a year now which my doctor says is traction alopecia, but this doesn't make sense since I don't wear tight hairstyles, it isn't painful and has a small bump but not very large and is pinker than the rest of my scalp

Asked for Female, 16 Years 44 Views v

Dr. Niraj JainCosmetologist | Kolkata

Can you please upload or send pictures for better diagnosis. Are you applying anything for treating that bald patch. For last how many years that bald patch is their. Is it increasing or as same. Is i ... Read More

I have a problem in my neck Difficult to rotating it Highly pain in the morning Problem to sleep

Asked for Male, 18 Years 93 Views v

Ms. Nirja Trivedi (PT)Physiotherapist | Mumbai

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Please visit a physiotherapist There is a posibilty of muscle spasm. ... Read More

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I am suffering from severe headache post neck traction treatment for my neck pain . I have tried Saridon and calpol t tablets but no use. Pls suggest some good tablet to reduce this severe pain

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Can I even feel too much pain after having anesthesia while removal of this traction pin? After how many days this gap will be filled ?

My student had cervical bone fracture. She is 14. She is on the traction treatment for 15 days. She is getting swellingsvin the neck part and in the head. For how many days she has to bear that traction pain?

Can cervical traction worsen spondylitis? Affect the nerves ? or have any adverse side effects ?

How long it will take to recover if the traction is given to the patient who had severe cervical bone injury. For how many days he has ro bear traction?

I am having pain in my meck and back i want to know How much weight should i use for cervical traction at home .

From one week iam facing foot traction. Yesterday i consulted a doctor.. he told due to smoking you are having this kind of problem. Can you please tell me why iam having this problem.

Hi do we have facility of Traction facility .? As doctors suggested me the same therapy for 5 days plz suggest

My neurologist has prescribed to get infrared IFT And lumbar traction for my lumbar and cervical disc bulge.Are there any harmful effects of these therapies?

My neck musle on left side of neck feel tighten/swollen since last one year but i did not notice seriously, now when i touch there i feel it is not looking like right side of neck, its little bulky , is it sign of cancer? i am feeling afraid

Can neck traction given for spondylitis treatment lead to AAI and CCI of the neck ? Also can AAI and CCI be diagnosed just by a simple MRI Is surgery the only treatment ?

My husband had met with an accident and has multiple fractures in Tibia. He is given traction with 25 pounds of weight. Can the weight be put off for 5-6 hours in a day?

Is there any severe issue. What I have to do I have sevear neck pain. It is from Last 6 month. No problem in hand.

Penis curvature jo penis traction device se bend me kami aati h vo temporary hoti h ya permanent bend me sudhar hojata h Agar temporary hoti h to uska result kitne dino tak rahta h

My neck is swollen.It did not hurt,did not feel anything but don't know when it starts swelling. Plzz suggest me something

I m DIWAKAR , I have facing some problem in my neck same like we have overeat till neck. I have taken gas medicine but not effective . Pls suggest something.

I have traction alopecia is there any Ayurvedic remedy to regrow hair on bald spot . I won't put any tight hair style also so pls suggest some remedy

I am a 34 year old male diagnosed with herniated disc in my neck. I have pain in my shoulder for which the doctor has given me pain killers. He even asked me to take traction which might relieve the symptoms of herniation. What are the treatment options for this condition other than surgery?

My wife faceing neck swallow what that problem 3 months what i can do for tthat

I am suffering from cervical neck pain from last few years I also took physiotherapy but seems no improvement so i am looking for any other treatment like except IFT Tens traction if u have some better way of treatment then plz let me know thanks

Hi, I've had a fingernail sized bald spot on my scalp near my path for about a year now which my doctor says is traction alopecia, but this doesn't make sense since I don't wear tight hairstyles, it isn't painful and has a small bump but not very large and is pinker than the rest of my scalp

I have a problem in my neck Difficult to rotating it Highly pain in the morning Problem to sleep

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