ChiSoft Neck Traction Deluxe - Improved Model

by ChiSoft

Product Features

• This portable neck stretcher is user friendly, efficiently supports neck and head.
• Relieve neck pain, tension headaches, pinched nerves, osteoarthritis, and degenerative conditions.
• The ChiSoft Neck Traction will also help to train your spine to become straighter.
• Great for people who spend prolonged periods of time on the computer.

Product Description

Millions of people suffer from persistent neck pain each year as a result of whiplash, poor posture, physical stress, computer work. It is usually possible to start treatment of neck pain at home. One of the most helpful neck massage is cervical traction with a Neck Traction Device. This air neck traction device gently massages your stiff neck muscles. How can ChiSoft Neck Traction Device Help your Neck? The intra-vertebral disc pressure is relieved by the elongating action of the neck traction device. A few minutes of treatment will produce amazing relief. Regular use of the Neck Traction Device helps to prevent neck problems by increasing blood supply to neck muscles. Testimonials "I have had wonderful success in treating patients with cervical disk disorders. The ChiSoft neck traction has proven to be very instrumental in the success my patients and I have realized. Patients love it! They find it is easy to use, very practical, and it works! I enthusiastically recommend the ChiSoft for neck traction!" Dr. Josh Renkens, Chiropractor, DC, ART, MAT, Nashville, TN "I think its a good innovation and I think its a considerable benefit to my patients and it continues to give them relief from neck, shoulder, hand, and arm pain and numbness, even after theyve stopped professional therapy. I would recommend your product to anyone and hope to continue using it and prescribing it to my patients." Bryan J. Wodaski, MS, Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist "Over the last four months our clinic has had the opportunity to allow our patients to try the ChiSoft Neck Traction. We have received great feedback on the ease of use, immediate relief of muscle tension/neck pain, and convenience. The device enhances our current therapy program and allows patients to continue to benefit post-rehab. Thanks for allowing us to further benefit our patients rehabilitation needs." Jeff Hill, Director of CaroMont Rehab and Sports Medicine (Gastonia, North Caroline)

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001RJKZMG
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,639 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #5 in Health & Personal Care > Medical Supplies & Equipment > Occupational & Physical Therapy Aids > Traction Equipment

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inflatable neck traction device, January 30, 2010

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Holly "aikidokaratefan" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ChiSoft Neck Traction Deluxe - Improved Model (Health and Beauty)

I ordered this because I have chronic, intermittent neck pain. I've got 2 degenerated (flattened) discs. I knew that stretching my neck manually helps, so I figured that using a simple traction device would give relief.

There are much more expensive ones available, but I wanted a reasonably priced, but effective one.

This model works just fine for me. It's easy to put on. You have the open side facing in the front, and attach with the velcro fasteners.
If you're a little careless, you might criss-cross the velcro tabs and fasten it crooked, but you'd know right away, because it would be cockeyed like buttoning a sweater crooked.

There is a bulb attached to the inflatable mechanism, which looks and feels like a blood pressure cuff. After you fasten the thing on, you tighten the screw on the bulb and start pumping. You pump until your neck is stretched enough so that you get relief. If you pump it up too much, your head won't pop off, but your lower jaw will start to hurt from the pressure. If that happens, just release the screw valve on the bulb-pumping mechanism until you get the right comfort level.

If you're a woman (or a cross-dressing guy who wears makeup), and have foundation on your jaw/neck, it would rub off on the fabric. No tragedy, just fyi.

Once you've got it pumped up to the right pressure, and you've been wearing it for about 15-30 minutes, you'll probably start getting a little itchy. It starts feeling a little scratchy and hot. At that point, I just took it off. By then, I had pretty good relief.

The instructions warn you not to sleep with it on, which is kind of funny, but they just want to be cautious. I used mine sitting up, or semi-reclining while watching a movie. I guess the company doesn't want you to pump it up too hard, fall asleep and choke yourself, earning a Darwin award.

Just for laughs, watch your face in the mirror as you pump this thing up. It scrunches up your skin and underlying tissue, so that you look like a basset hound. You won't want to run off to the store wearing this thing, just use it at home. My family cracked up when I first put this on.

Summary: Effectiveness: 8.5/10 Comfort: 7/10 Value for price: 9.5/10 Overall, definitely 2 thumbs up.

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Neck Traction Relief..., September 14, 2009

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Atomicgerry (Fullerton, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ChiSoft Neck Traction Deluxe - Improved Model (Health and Beauty)

I ordered this because I had 2 bulging disks in my neck and was looking for some relief. I was skeptical that this inflatable cushion would do this, but I was in pain and the meds just was taking the edge off. It was easy to use; just wrap around your neck, attach the two velcro straps and pump it up. To my surprise, I could feel some relief as I could feel my vertebre moving and releasing a bit; which gave me some relief for my pain. I would wear this during the day when the pain was extreme and it seemed to provide some relief each time. I know this isn't the cure all for my condition, but it worked for me and provided temporary relief, which I was looking for. The only thing you have to watch is not to strap it too tight around your neck; because when you pump it up it can cut choke you a bit. Overall it was well worth the price for the relief it provided. I gave it a 4 instead of 5 because the directions could be better in explaining how to attach it around your neck etc.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It Works!!, March 23, 2010

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W. A. "Texas bound" (Mansfield, OH USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ChiSoft Neck Traction Deluxe - Improved Model (Health and Beauty)

I was trying neck traction therapy at a physical therapy location as a last attempt at avoiding fusion of C3, C4, and C5. I saw this item on Amazon and thought I'd give it a try. Not only does it put better all-around traction on your neck, but it is soft, easy to use and VERY comfortable. I gave up on the physical therapy and showed the physical therapist the device. She was very impressed and agreed I may as well try the device rather than keep paying for physical therapy. I tried it for another two weeks. Sadly, it did not prevent me from having the cervical fusion last week. I had waited far too long to address my neck problem, but I did get a bonus. The "soft" collar they gave me to wear after the surgery is in the trash can...this thing (since it's inflateable and can be adjusted to any pressure you desire) it ten times more comfortable and actually allows me to drive 3 days after surgery by taking the pressure off my neck of holding up my head and softens the effects of any bumps I hit. I would have paid twice the amount for this collar. Although it is still too early to tell about the outcome of the fusion (because I have a lot of pain), I plan to use this in the future after I am completely healed for any neck problems that start to arise. I highly recommend it to anyone, and advise anyone who is starting to have recurring neck pain GO SEE YOUR DOCTOR before it degenerates to the point of needing surgery like mine did. If he recommends neck traction therapy...I've used this and have been to professionals. For my money this is better.