A spinal traction device (50) comprises a collar (52) adapted to fit snugly around a users neck, the collar (52) comprising a pair of elongate collar members (56) which respectively pass around both side of the users neck and provide a grip against the users neck and posterior jaw. A suspension means (58) is provided for suspending the collar (52) from a secure anchor point above the users head. In use, when the user wears the collar (52) around their neck, and allows at least part of their body weight to be suspended by the collar (52) from the anchor point, the device (50) can apply traction to the users spine.
