A cervical spine traction collar is disclosed. The cervical spine collar comprises at least two cervical spine embracing elements, which are relatively displaceable with respect to each other in either up or down direction; a displacement device for relatively displacement of the cervical spine embracing elements in the up or down direction; a fastening device for securing the cervical spine embracing elements in a position in which they embrace a user's neck; and a padding provided on said cervical spine embracing elements for soft contact between the spine embracing elements and a patient body.