SVOA Orthopaedics

Neck pain is a common term which signifies any musculoskeletal disorders arising from the cervical spine region. Cervical radiculopathy falls under subgroup of neck disorders. Although the analgesic action of Vertical cervical traction, Conventional neurodynamic mobilization and SNAGs has been recognized in many studies, the effect of these can be applied simultaneously has not been previously investigated. Therefore, the objective of this study is to present the effect of Vertical cervical traction combined with Conventional neurodynamic mobilization and SNAGs on pain and disability in an individual with neck pain and Cervical radiculopathy. A 37-year-old male patient presented with a chief complaint of neck pain and right upper limb weakness for 3 months. He had tingling sensation on his right arm & forearm and numbness of medial half of middle, ring and little finger. Vertical cervical traction, conventional neurodynamic mobilization and SNAGs were applied to reduce patient’s pain and disability measured at baseline and at 1 week using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale and Neck Disability Index. Outcome scores revealed that patient’s pain, tingling and numbness had almost disappeared and able to perform his daily activities and job tasks without difficulties. In conclusion, the findings of this study support that the use of vertical cervical traction combined with conventional neurodynamic mobilization and SNAGs are beneficial in reducing pain and disability in an individual with neck pain and cervical radiculopathy.

Keywords: Vertical cervical traction, conventional neurodynamic mobilization, SNAGs, Cervical Radiculopathy

Citation: Vaishy S, Kondal S. “Effect of Vertical Cervical traction Combined with Conventional Neurodynamic Mobilization and SNAGs in an Individual with Neck Pain and Cervical Radiculopathy: A Case Report ”. SVOA Orthopaedics 1:1 (2021) Pages 10-14.