Constant neck pain from watching your phone at a 90-degree angle? It might be time to try a neck stretcher

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Poor posture, sitting for hours and the lack of an ergonomic work set-up can all lead to neck and back pain. One treatment that can help relieve pain stemming from conditions like “tech neck” is a cervical traction device, otherwise known as a neck stretcher.

“Cervical traction devices work by gently pulling the head away from the neck, which increases the space between the vertebrae,” says Dr. Ken Hansraj, chief of spine surgery at Northern Medical Group. The decompression can help reduce pressure on the intervertebral discs and nerves, which means, when used correctly, these devices can increase spine flexibility and ease neck inflammation.

I spoke to Hansraj and other experts to find the best cervical traction devices for alleviating chronic neck pain and rounded up their recommendations. I also addressed who should use a neck stretcher (and which type) and when to speak to a doctor for further assistance.

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