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 this test.

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

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 ligamentous or …

The cervical distraction test can be used to evaluate for cervical radiculopathy and facet symptoms. The patient lays supine on the examination table. The physician stands or sits at the head of the bed with …

The cervical distraction test is used to evaluate the contribution of cervical radiculopathy to patient symptoms. To perform this test, have the patient lying in a supine position. Place each hand over the …

Compression or stretching of a nerve root or the brachial plexus; referred to as “burners” or “stingers”, occur from either a pinching (compression) of the nerve on the same side the neck is …

Jun 6, 2023 · The Cervical Distraction Test is a clinical maneuver used to evaluate the presence of cervical radiculopathy. The test involves gently pulling upward on the patient's head to distract the …

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.

Dec 17, 2025 · Cervical Distraction Test Purpose of Cervical Distraction Test: To determine if radicular symptoms alleviate on applying traction to the cervical spine. To identify the presence of cervical …

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 (hence the name) …