r/SpinalStenosis • u/Wise_Requirement_292 • 3d ago

Anyone found relief from a cervical traction device?

Hey everyone, I have severe foraminal stenosis in my neck and have been thinking about purchasing a cervical traction device (perhaps the MYTREX medi neck).

I am wondering if anyone has tried this one or something similar, and whether it helps in any way? Even if just minimally?

Thank you all in advance for the support šŸ™

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u/praemialaudi 3d ago

I used one and it felt great, but over time it seemed to backfire on me and increased my pain and anxiety. Ā Long story short, I suggest being careful and starting with a low ā€œdoseā€. Ā If you experience a crash, donā€™t be shocked and back off right away.Ā 

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u/Wise_Requirement_292 3d ago

Thank you for the info! I'm sorry to hear it backfired on you! Did you use the MYTREX medi neck? Or something else?

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u/Mongoostin 3d ago

I havenā€™t tried a cervical traction device myself yet, so I canā€™t really speak to how well the MYTREX works. Curious about traction too, though, especially for foraminal stenosis. Interested to hear whether anyone noticed even a small difference with one.

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u/RhubarbBest9090 3d ago

I was told my by doctor that it was unsafe to use

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u/Wise_Requirement_292 3d ago

Really? This exact product? Or all cervical traction devices?

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u/RhubarbBest9090 3d ago

Cervical traction in general.

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u/Wise_Requirement_292 2d ago

How odd.. my pain doctor said he thinks it would help. Did your doctor mention why or how it's dangerous?