Neural foramen and joint capsules around the facet joints of the cervical spine are tested during the Cervical Distraction Test. The neck extensor muscles are also secondarily observed during …

The Cervical Distraction Test is a symptom-relief test to assess for cervical radicular syndrome/cervical radiculopathy.

The muscles in the neck support and protect the vertebral bodies, cord, and nerve roots by absorbing forces transmitted to the neck directly, or through the head or trunk.

Slightly flex the neck and pull the head towards the examiner providing a distracting force. A positive test is reduction or elimination of symptoms with distraction.

Apr 22, 2024 · Cervical Distraction Test is the opposite of spurling test. It helps to determine whether pain in the back of the neck, shoulder, and arm is radicular in origin or is due to …

The cervical distraction test also called traction distraction test is positive for radicular syndrome if it decreases the presence of neuropathic pain or signs of radiculopathy. HELP...

The cervical distraction test or Axial Manual Traction Test is a special test used by physicians to help diagnose the cause of neck pain in patients.

Distraction test Differentiates between radicular pain in the back of the neck, shoulder, and arm and ligamentous or muscular pain in these regions. Procedure: The patient is seated. The …

Nov 20, 2025 · Outcome: The test is positive if the radiating pain down the arm is relieved. The findings should be used to confirm cervical radiculopathy/nerve compression, in conjunction …

Aug 1, 2025 · The Cervical Distraction Test is a physical examination technique developed to check if patients possibly have Cervical Radiculopathy. It does so by creating a distraction …