1. | Read instructions carefully before using the home neck traction and follow all cautions. |
2. | Do not use this home neck traction without first consulting your doctor. Specific joint, nerve, disc, vascular and other disorders or weaknesses can be aggravated and worsened with exercise. |
3. | Do not use if you are injured. |
4. | Never inflate home neck traction unit to the point of pain. |
5. | Never reposition your body while the home neck traction unit is inflated. |
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6. | If pain results during neck traction, discontinue use immediately and contact your doctor. |
7. | An aggressive workout with the Home Neck Traction may temporarily cause soreness. If so, then reduce the intensity and duration of your workouts. |
8. | If you have TMJ (jaw) weakness, relocate restraint into forward open slots and remove the chin restraint. |
9. | Keep home neck traction device out of the reach of children at all times. |
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WARM-UP ROUTINE: Begin by turning the head side-to-side 10 times; then tilting the head forward and backward 10 times; then leaning the neck from side-to-side 10 times.
 1. After warm-up routine, place deflated home neck traction device on a comfortable, firm surface. With head restraint untangled at back of unit, slide and center traction device under the back of your neck, snugly against the top of your shoulders and upper back.
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 2. Center your neck on neck cradle measuring with your index finger.
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3. Apply the head restraint by centering it on your chin and forehead |
 4. Pull all slack out of tie straps.
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 5. Hold home neck traction unit down with tips of index fingers or thumbs and further tighten restraint.
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 6. Press tie straps across the velcro forehead strap as snug as possible without lifting up back of the neck traction unit. It may be re-tightened after the first 3 repetitions.
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 7. Slowly pump the home neck traction unit up to your own comfort level; never to the point of pain. (Usually 1 to 7 pumps, pump is equipped with automatic air release valve, limiting inflation.)
8. Wait 10 seconds then release all air by pushing the manual air release button on the pump. Repeat this exercise 15 times. |
9. Next, inflate unit to a comfortable level and relax on inflated neck traction unit for 15 minutes maximum. Gradually work up to this 15 minute goal by adding a few minutes to each workout. Inflate home neck traction device at lower levels the first week, thus reducing soreness commonly caused by aggressive workouts. |
10. Completely deflate unit, release both tie straps from forehead and remove restraint. Roll off home neck traction unit to your right or left side slowly and carefully without turning your head. When you are free from the neck traction unit, and standing or sitting in an upright position, gently and slowly repeat the warm-up routine to acclimate your neck muscles to the weight of your head. |
11. Keep home neck traction unit on bed or night stand and repeat the above workout daily or at least three times per week to help relieve tension, stress and fatigue and to reinforce your natural neck curve while lubricating the joints. Many users find that this unique workout just before bedtime allows them to fall asleep easier. |
IMPORTANT: Long lasting benefits are gained from consistent use as directed above. Regular Home Neck Traction use may help you avoid years of stiffness, discomfort, and tiredness later! Carefully read and follow all instructions.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q. My muscles were sore a day or
two after my home neck traction unit workout. Is this normal?
A. Just like performing any new exercise, an aggressive workout with the neck traction unit can temporarily make you sore. To reduce this occurrence, inflate the home neck traction unit at lower levels and keep your workouts under 10-minutes for the first 2 weeks. This will allow your body to gradually adapt to a more aggressive workout.
Q. I don't like any pressure against my chin or jaw and my husband can't stand too much pressure against his forehead, is the head restraint adjustable?
A. Yes! The unique dual-pull restraint can be adjusted for too much forehead pressure by sliding the chin strap more snugly onto the chin and the forehead strap towared the hairline. Reverse this action for more forehead pressure and less chin pressure. If you have TMJ (jaw) weakness or cannot stand any pressure on your chin, simply relocate the entire restraint in the forward open slots and unsnap the chin restraint. This will eliminate jaw or chin pressure.
*If you are not snug, comfortable and centered on the inflated bladder, or if it seems to inflate unevenly, release the air, then the restraint, center yourself on unit and reapply restraint.* |
Instructions for Home Neck Traction Use
