Ask a PT response: "That is a pretty general question and without physically examining you, I would not be able to recommend a home exercise program specific to your needs. You can visit our page on cerivcal disc bulge to see what treatment options are for patients in PT: http://www.cyberpt.com/cptcondtrtcervicaldiscbulge.asp. As far as the cervical traction, it will depend on the unit you have and your tolerance. It would probably be best to follow consult with your MD and to follow the recommended instructions as far as time and force. For my patients with an over the door cervical traction unit with water bag, they are instructed to start off for 10min and to fill up the bag with water to 10lbs. They are than instructed to gradually increase the time and weight of the bag up to 15 min and 15lbs respectively. I usually recommend a frequency of 2-3 x's a day for my patients as well. If you are able to, it would probably be a good idea to see a PT to obtain a home exercise program specific to your needs and to obtain further instruction for your home cerivcal traction use. Best of luck to you."