BANDED CERVICAL DISTRACTION

This is a band assisted cervical distraction exercise that is used to decrease axial compression in the cervical facet joints and cervical discs. Loop a heavy strength band under the base of your skull while lie down on your back. Relax the muscles of the neck to allow the band to gentle pull and distract the cervical spine. This distraction can be held for 20-30 seconds and repeated 2-3 times.

Structures Involved:

• Cervical Facet Joints

• Cervical Disc

Related Conditions:

• Cervical Facet Syndrome

• Cervical Disc Herniation

• Cervical Disc Bulge

• Neck Associated Disorder (NAD)

• Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD)

Exercise Equipment:

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