This traction kit is used to relieve pressure on muscle, nerve tissue and minor fractures of the cervical spine. It is easily set up for home use.
Product Details
The sturdy metal bracket fastens over any door, and the weight bag is calibrated from 2 lbs to 20 lbs; easy to fill with ordinary tap water
Complete kit includes head halter, metal spreader bar, metal door bracket, door hanger and two pulleys, section of rope and water weight bag
One adjustable size head halter fits most adults
Completely Latex-Free
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Customer Reviews
These DO Work - It Worked For Me
Review Date: February 28, 2010
Reviewer: Joe From Kokomo, Gainesville, FL
I bought one of these at a pharmacy in 1995 at the suggestion of a neurologist and it worked for me.
Here are some tips:
The picture is WRONG. You need to face the door, from about 18 inches away, not face away from it. The instructions explain that. Your neck should be in a slight curved position.
Do be careful getting in and out of this device. But you can easily read a book while doing this.
Use lower weights at first. However, I ended up with about 16-19 lbs, because I have a large head, and that worked for me. The weight has to be enough to cause traction to occur, but not enough to cause pain. If you use this and it causes you pain, you are probably doing something wrong or are aggravating your condition somehow (such as with a bulging disc).
But regular twice-daily use of this product does provide significant decompression, which can help if your condition can be improved by decompression. It is inexpensive and not hard to use, plus you can read a book while sitting in this device. Make sure to post a sign on the door, and/or lock it, so you don't get someone opening the door while you are using this device.
It broke on the third use. But helped the pain.
Review Date: December 28, 2009
Reviewer: Jason Kerrigan, TX USA
My neck has been hurting alot for some months (chiropractor messed me up). I bought this in hopes of fixing the problem. The package arrived on time. Upon opening it I found the instruction paper. It has a funny drawing on it of a man's head and about a small paragraphs worth of information with no advice on how long you should use it, etc. The clanky device was kinda annoying, but I wanted relief so I was happy to try it. I first put 10 lbs. of water in and tried it. Not enough weight. I went to 14 lbs. and was happy with the pull. It was pretty uncomfortable, but nothing that was unbearable if the product would get rid of my neck pain. I mean, I read the reviews here before buying the product and identified with the symptoms of the one that says it is "Saving My Life" (neck crunching sounds, sometimes I would turn my head side to side and it would sound like two smooth stones rubbing together). I truly wanted this thing to work. I sat in the chair and left it on for 20 minutes or so. I did not notice any dramatic change at first. Upon the third time using it (within a week or so of my purchase), the rope snapped while I was just sitting there (14 lbs. of water in the 20 lb. bag). I immediately returned the product. For a couple of days after using it for the last time, my neck did feel much better. During this time I was also spending 30 minutes or so a day laying on my bed (belly up) with my neck and head hanging off the mattress. Whether the relief was due to the neck contraption, I am not sure, but I think that it probably was. This spurred me on to purchase a second neck traction device. The second one I bought (from amazon.com) was an inflatable one that you could walk around in. MUCH more convenient, and works pretty well too. My neck is feeling pretty good and I have only been using it for a week or so (15 minutes per day). It wasn't much more expensive than this, and was worth the little bit of extra cash.
ALSO! I bought a new "Extra Firm" pillow from Walmart for $4.00 and that has helped alot as well. Please at least make this small investment first if your neck sometimes hurts when you wake up.
I hope this is helpful advice. I know how much of an annoyance a neck injury is. My neck is now sometimes a bother, but it is MUCH better. I also had a strong nerve tingling in my shoulder (for the past two years) that has been getting better as my neck gets better.
Not for everyone
Review Date: December 11, 2009
Reviewer: QuestLove, Chicago
After reading the reviews on this I thought this device was probably a good bet and worth trying. The set up was easy, although the device seems a bit cumbersome. However, possibly due to the shape of my head the harness hurts my jaw and I could not tolerate it.
Traction Kit
Review Date: November 16, 2009
Reviewer: D. F. Jones, OKC
Works, but don't use it like the pictures illustrate - face the door and tilt your head down about five degrees. You'll feel the traction all the way to your upper spine.
saving my life
Review Date: October 2, 2009
Reviewer: JTShoe, Detroit, MI
Love this item. I've been to multiple doctors with neck problems and they all say "everything looks good" despite dizziness, neck crunching sounds, and horrific other symptoms. Use this every other day and life is getting back to normal. I paid under $30 for this item and paid $$$$$$$$$$$$ to doctors. This is the only item that has saved me. The only reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5 is because you need someone to help you with the weight bag. Other than that - it's a great product.
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These DO Work - It Worked For Me
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