Should you try a cervical traction device for your neck pain? Here’s what experts say

There are a lot of things that can contribute to neck pain. Poor posture, sitting for hours and the lack of an ergonomic work set-up can all lead to discomfort in the neck and back. One treatment that can help relieve pain stemming from conditions like “tech neck” is a cervical traction device, otherwise known as a neck stretcher. These devices increase spine flexibility and ease neck inflammation, according to Dr. Ken Hansraj, author of “Watch Your Back” and chief of spine surgery at Northern Medical Group. “Cervical traction devices work by gently pulling the head away from the neck, which increases the space between the vertebrae,” he says. The decompression can help reduce pressure on the intervertebral discs and nerves, which means, when used correctly, these devices can help keep neck and back pain at bay.To find the best cervical traction devices for alleviating chronic neck pain, we spoke to experts, including Hansraj, an orthopedic and spinal surgeon, and Jenna Crivelli, an SS...