Cervical Neck Traction Device - Inflatable Neck Stretcher Pillow for Instant Neck Decompression - US Owned & FSA Eligible Support Brace for Home Use Neck Pain Relief

Update 2019/03/22:I have been using this device a lot for almost 9 months and it is still working properly, no leak, velcro fine etc.I have been diagnosed with Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (see pic MRI dated 2018/06/01) and my medula is compressed in 2 locations. After a fall in September 2017, I had temblors on my left limbs, with pain and numbness.I use this device much longer than prescribed and somewhat differently:I do not lock the device with the blue valve and just use tighten the bulb. This allows very slow deflate and I just re-inflate once in a while every 10 to 15 minutes, producing some kind of neck massaging effect with stretch and slow release. I keep the device on up to 2 hours and up to twice a day and go about my stuff, including exercise, which allows me to strengthen the neck and upper back muscles.The symptoms are almost gone, and I should be able to avoid the surgery my neurologue recommended.Original review:My traumatologue prescribed me some device that look straight from the imagination of an inquisitor and I opted for this instead, with no regret whatsoever so far. I was aware of the common complains, and so far none have materialized for me:The device DOES NOT strangle me, and my neck is on the heavy sideThe device DOES NOT leak air (so far)The velcro sticks properlyI have 4 damaged cervical disks and had numbness in my left arm for the past 2 years, and it is 90% gone after using the device 30 minutes, 3 times a week for about 1 month. I should probably use it daily as recommended.The device is quite convenient as I can move around and do my stuff from cooking to gardening (and even work on the computer - ok, I know, I probably should not), unlike the $200 contraption prescribed by the traumatologue

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I definitely get relief from this little contraption. I used it 3-4 times a day (when I get up, around lunch, around dinner, then right before bed) and it definitely makes a difference. I spend 90% of my time at the computer for work and hobbies, and due to other chronic pains, moving around too much is hard to do as well.I was diagnosed with a herniated disc in my neck a year ago or so, and even an epideral didn't help relieve the pain. Now, with trigger-point injections, chiropractic aid, a doctor-grade decompression machine, and this little one at home, I feel quite a bit better. The neck pain has only gotten worse recently, as I hadn't needed too many pain meds multiple times a day a few weeks ago, but now I do...and this keeps me from needing them as much. It also makes it easier to sleep without neck pain.I do find it odd to find that 'sweet spot', and it does add a lot of pressure to my jaw (I pump it up pretty tightly, it's the only way to feel relief) but I only keep it on 10 minutes or so at a time.Takes a few trials and errors, but you'll find the perfect setting with patience!!

The black squeeze bellows has many cracks after using it a few times over a couple of years. I am looking to get a spare squeeze bellows.

bought it thought it was gonna be a good thing. im a bigger guy and it didnt fit around my neck very good. the velcro that did manage to stick took very little pressure to pop off when pumped up. couldnt use. i sish they made these is a larger size as seems to be a good idea . didnt return just gave it away to someone that could use it.

The type of neck and shoulder pain is of the dull radiating variety if that makes any sense. Everyday I can feel the nuisance and some other days I wish I could just pop my head off and carrying it around just to levitate the pressure and tension.Stretching and massaging only temporary helped the time being but nothing that made a difference. With this product I was able to feel the difference immediately, the amazing relief of feeling lifted and being able to feel the blood just flow right through.I personally get a cooling sensation and calming feeling while using it. Not sure if it's supposed to feel cool in anyway though it's a refreshing result vs the pain and tightness of my neck balling up.Only reason I'm giving this 3 stars is because I received it damaged, the pump has a hole in it. Cant really tell if it's a crack or if it was punctured. When I first tried to use it I couldnt understand why it wouldnt inflate. It only inflates if I cover it with my finger and takes a longer since it uncovers as I squeeze.It's only been week one and this is based off of the 3 times I've used it, will definitely update after more usage.