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Medical Conditions - Cervical Traction

Cervical traction is a procedure to relieve neck pain. It may also be used to treat cervical radiculopathy or pinched nerves. The device gently applies a tractional force to the cervical or neck vertebrae and results in the separation of disks and joint surfaces to provide relief to the affected area.

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How does a C5-C6 cervical disc herniation cause arm numbness?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your complaints, it is clear that you are suffering from a prolapsed intervertebral disc in the cervical region.

What is the solution for short neck?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the X-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

Severe pain in the right shoulder which radiates to the whole arm.What could it be?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from cervical disc prolapse and radiculitis that means there is involvement of some of the nerve roots that arise from your neck.

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Why am I having neck pain with difficulty in movement?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Looking into your problem you had chronic neck pain I should say and you are struggling with it for a long time ( two years).

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