Neck Pain

Neck pain is a common complaint the Signs and symptoms include:Pain that's often worsened by holding your head in one place for long periods, such as when driving or working at a computer, Muscle tightness and spasms Neck pain has been the sole presenting feature in some 6% of cases. In 17% of patients headache may occur in combination with neck pain.Neck pain has been the initial presenting feature in 50% to 90% of patients with vertebral artery dissection but is usually also accompanied by headache, typically although not exclusively in the occipital region.

Traction uses weights, pulleys or an air bladder to gently stretch your neck. This therapy, under supervision of a medical professional and physical therapist, may provide relief of some neck pain, especially pain related to nerve root irritation.