Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2014, Volume: 44 Issue: 2 Pages: 58-58 doi:10.2519/jospt.2014.0501
A condition called cervical radiculopathy develops when a nerve in the neck region becomes irritated. This type of neck problem frequently causes neck pain, pain down the arm, and sometimes a loss of feeling or decreased strength in the arm. Physical therapists often use a combination of exercise and traction to reduce pain and improve function. There are 2 kinds of traction: mechanical and over the door. A research report published in the February 2014 issue of JOSPT explores which traction method works best.