Purpose:
To relieve the pressure on the cervical nerve roots (may be used after Spurling’s or Cervical Compression Tests)
Procedure:
- Patient is supine or seated. Patient’s head is in a neutral position at all times throughout the procedure.
- Therapist grasps the patient’s head at occiput and temporalis. One hand on either side of the head.
- Slowly traction the patient’s head in a superior direction. Maintain the traction for at least 30 seconds.
Bryson Ingram R.M.T. 