Occipital Release Tool 2.0 - Cervical Traction for Neck and Shoulder Pain Chiropractic Alignment Pivot Device for Trigger Point Therapy Headaches Migraine and Stress (Black)

I have tried a lot of neck products, including the one with curve thats so popular (which I returned). This one relieves my neck pain and tightness better than anything else on the market. My only complaint is that it is slippery and does not stay in place on the floor (carpeting, maybe I need a stickier surface). I have to hold it in place with my hands to get the traction effect while using or else it slips down to the center of my neck. I am going to keep anyway because it works so well but hopefully they improve the design in the future

I was in an accident over 20 years ago, my car rolled over 5 times. Though I was fine, I began having pain in my neck and a hump because my neck vertebrae was affected and the curve to my neck was gone. I used to see a chiropractor, which I can't afford now, and she gave my a head device that I wore everyday with weights to try to realign my neck. I lost it some 10 years ago, after moving. When my neck pain began to give me migraines and tension headaches I thought I would check out Amazon and see if there was something for this issue I could purchase. I reviewed all the products for this issue and their reviews very carefully and decided to purchase this one. I received the product a few weeks ago and I am very happy with it. I use it 10 minutes at least per day. At first it was uncomfortable, but then after a bit the nodules numb out the area with the pain and release it. It really realigns my neck and, since I do it before bed, I have been sleeping better, also with less snoring. I find I am not waking up with a sore throat because I breathe through my nose all night, instead of feeling my sinses all shut down and having to breathe through my mouth. It is a lifesaver for me. My energy is better since I am sleeping better. I really love this product.

So this is a great tool for someone with neck / shoulder pain, tension headaches, etc. But, you do have to do a few things for it to work properly and it is a little limited.Anyone having issues with it working should YouTube "manual cervical traction."It shows how therapists do it by hand.First you need to place it under your skull (occiput) and let your head sink in. It might take a while, you might have to adjust a few times, but you want to get to where only the device is keeping your head up (no muscles).From there you can switch it up with the bolster to try to stretch the muscles a bit...but that's where it is limited.You can do little adjustments by rocking your head back and forth but it really needs the ability for traction. Once the muscles in the neck relax, it's good to give the muscles traction by pulling back on the occiput (bade of skull) and stretching the tight muscles. If you try with this device, it just slides.Maybe I'll try to set up a spot where I pin it to an exercise mat so it will allow to do slight pulls.Otherwise, this is A GREAT device because I don't know many therapists that know this or use it because it puts a lot of strain on their finger tips. Now I can do this for asking as I need and hit the trigger points when and where I want.Update: I've found I can do some traction if I push/pull my body with my heels. It's not ideal, but it gets the job done.

This product is very well made and has helped relax the very tight muscles in the upper neck. There are nobs in strategic areas to get the muscles right under the occipital area loosened up. It has helped me immensely.

The product itself seems sturdy and well built however there is a strong odor when you first get it. Not sure how long it may take to off gas

It will work, as long as you use it! I use it to help relax the muscles at the base of my skull.

I've used it once for a few minutes. It's the best! This is something my physical therapist does in clinic with me. This provides the right pressure in the right places. If you suffer from tension like headaches, I highly recommend!

Did not hit the right spot. Immediately returned.