Towel Cervical Distraction
Written By David Song
TOWEL CERVICAL DISTRACTION
This is a partner assisted cervical distraction exercise that is used to decrease axial compression in the cervical facet joints and cervical discs. Have a partner loop a towel under the base of your skull while lie down on your back. Your partner may then gently pull the hands towards each other to use the towel to grasp the head. From here a gentle pull can be applied to 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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