By Megan Landry Neck traction is a type of physical therapy designed to alleviate pain by gently stretching the cervical area of the spine. Physicians, chiropractors, and therapists frequently use this technique to relieve neck pain. However, it is also possible for patients to perform certain techniques in the privacy of their own home, if quality neck traction equipment is available. Medical professionals perform such techniques in various ways. For instance, mechanical devices are sometimes used, which were developed to gradually open up the area of space between each vertebrae. Ideally, this will relieve pressure on the spinal discs, and subsequently eliminate discomfort and pain. Intermittent traction is often recommended by certain professionals also. Over the door traction...