20 Best Home Traction For Neck (2023 Updated)

I purchased the Comfortrac cervical to help with occasional neck discomfort. It provides great relief for neck tension and even tension related headaches. They also have great customer service! I had to have the Velcro strap replaced, which they sent for free, despite me not knowing if it was within the 3 year warranty period.

You can’t go wrong by purchasing this product.

I expected a better grip and more feeling of the traction. The positioning is very awkward and doesn’t feel right. Overall it didn’t work for me as I have the impression that my symptoms got slightly worse when using the device but this is probably related to my condition, even though manual traction did work well for me before.

I would recommend to try it a few times first before buying which unfortunately for me wasn’t an option.

This is a must have for those with neck pain, this was recommended to my wife from a chiropractor. My wife is a dental hygienist and has constant neck pain due to her posture at work. This little device helps to alleviate her neck pain.

It’s pricey but worth it in the long run.

This came in the mail at just the right time. My neck was hurting so bad. I put this on right away and started using it. It have me instant relief. This is such a life saver. I have a lot of neck issues from my job and can make it hard to function in life.

Now I have been using this neck brace and right away I’m at ahhh. Everyone should have one of these in their home. I gave one to my mom too. She loves hers just as I do.

It’s comfortable, I spent six months in it 24/7 after breaking my c-1 and c-2 narrowly escaping paralysis. The hospital put me in one, and sent me on my way. I needed another one so I could wash one, and still wear one.

It’s super comfortable(as comfortable as a cervical collar can be) I wouldn’t have wanted another neck brace. I still wear it frequently, because my cervical spine is unstable and I have a pinched nerve from the injury.

So when it’s acting up, I’m back in it. I sleep in it every night, because if I don’t I wake up regretting every bit of it.

This takes pressure off of some nerves in my neck due to arthritis/degeneration. I’ve been using this neck traction device as recommended, and find that the pain relief is lasting long after using the device.

The relief from neck pain and the associated nerve pain in my arms has been a blessing!.

Anybody who suffers from migraines and/or tension headaches will tell you how many things theyve tried in order to prevent or stop headaches. I cant begin to count ho many things Ive tried over the years and most dont work.

While this hard, weird little pillow thingie doesnt work for my migraines, it DOES work wonders for headaches that get their start from neck pain and tension. It helps to ease neck pain from tight muscles caused by working at a computer or laptop all day or from sitting in one position too long while driving or traveling.

This device is hard enough that it doesnt compress when you lay on it, and you can use it like you would a muscle roller as well. Hold the part that isnt curved and has the squared off edge, and push the rounded edge along your back, side, thigh, etc.

Works easier if you take off the fishnet fabric cover first. You can also use this more towards your shoulders if they feel tight, or even put it under one shoulder to kind of dig into a tight group of muscles to mimic trigger point release.

Works as a way to stretch tight arches and help relieve plantar fasciitis, tooIt might take you a few tries to find the best position in which to use this, so dont give up on it should it not work for you on the first or second try.

StrongTek neck stretcher cervical traction wedgeI use this together with the Trobing cervical neck stretcher ASIN B08KZX458Y as I have pain in my neck and the area just below my neck that also radiates towards my arms.

I use these neck stretchers to supplement the stretch exercisesI do. It took a while before there was any improvement but there definitely was less pain. The advantage of this StrongTek version is that its smaller than the Trobing stretcher.

When Im away from home, the StrongTek version is easier to pack in my bag.

This little neck device works well for stretching and relieving stress/pain on your spine. However, it’s hard. Literally hard. It’s hard to find a place to use it because it slides. On the bed or couch it seems to sink in too much to be effective thanks memory foam.

On the carpeted floor it slides out of the correct position. Maybe it’s operator error here, but I can’t quite get it to work for me. I’ll stick with my pillow roll.

Noticed a difference right away. I do use it every night now. I have a three bad discs with stenosis. I have tried every pillow available. Chiropractor. Cervical epidural shots / Steroid shots (ruined my thyroid).

Nerve ablation. I love that this is drug free. I recommend start out slowly. Maybe just put it on and do not pump it up the first time, and I HIGHLY recommend that you have someone home and around the first few times until you get comfortable with how to get out of it yourself! Especially if you are claustrophobic at all!! It does take some time to get used to getting out it yourself.

Another trick: keep the “key” release attached to the pump so you always have it handy so you can release the pressure after you have pumped the brace up. Otherwise, once I got the hang of it, I fell in love with it! I have much more range of motion in my neck! Glad I splurged for this item!.

Cervical Pain Relief Device: I needed help putting it on the first couple of times despite reading the directions thoroughly. If it’s not put on correctly it can cause dizziness or choking and that could be dangerous if you’re alone.

Once it’s on, it put my neck into traction and it was comfortable to wear for 20 minutes standing up and walking around and I felt better. I have a few less expensive soft collars that can be pumped up which work just as well as this one does.

I would suggest asking a doctor or physical therapist first before purchasing it.

Purchased for my husband’s chronic neck pain/headaches. Chiropractor has helped temporarily but he loves this device and hasn’t had a headache since he’s started using it! He can turn his neck from side to side w/o pain or “cracking noises”.

I’m calling this a win and money well spent!.

This really helps the tension in my neck

This will take some getting used too

I’ve had it now for just over two weeks and used it every day. As far as quality of product, the pump stopped working about 10 days in. Took it apart, greased the shaft and now works buy only pumps air on the push, it was pumping on both push and pull before.

So that’s that. On the effectiveness of it, my cervical problem is considered “severe” and am trying to buy time and push surgery as far away as possible. Heaving said that, 2 weeks in of everyday use, i either don’t feel any better or it’s barely marginal at all.

But take that with a grain of salt, my problem/body may reapond different than yours. It should work, maybe it will down the line. It should at least help a little bit, decompression is decompression.

But it hasn’t yet. I haven’t “popped” or “cracked”at all at 20-22psi. Supposedly significant decompression happens between 25-30psi, but with my situation I can’t push it past 22psi yet. Besides, your head wants to come off the plank as the head strap holds it in as you bump up the pressure, making it feel uncomfortable to day the least.

There was one other device that had a brace looking thing that went around your neck. That made more sense to me, but i bought the Sainders because of the better/more reviews. So take all that in consideration, there are others that say they have relief on first use and I don’t see why they would lie about this.

But it’s probably very “situation specific”.

My doctor prescribed traction physical therapy for my stenosis and bulging disc condition, but the PT time is pretty limited over the course of a week, so I bought this for home use. It is pretty good, and feels similar to the machine at PT, with a couple exceptions.

1. The PT machine pulls for several seconds, then slowly releases at intervals. I have to manually do this with the Saunders unit, but that’s acceptable. 2. The PT machine releases at a slow, controlled rate, while the Saunders releases pressure all at once.

This isn’t comfortable, but I can control the release to some extent by putting a finger over a little air hole as I release. That is mostly acceptable. 3. While on hold, the pressure drops over a few minutes.

For example, if I set it to 20 lbs, it’s at 15 lbs after 4 or 5 minutes. This is only somewhat acceptable. I still find value in what the Saunders unit does for me, but it’s a little disappointing in this regard.

Because of this, I can only half-heartedly recommend this device, and only if you can afford it and know it’s shortcomings.

i have had several cervical muscle spasms within the last few years, and extreme muscle tension that causes headaches / sometimes migraines. i felt so helpless for months, going to the chiropractor, osteopath, getting massages.

all of which were costing me so much money. now, having worked for a chiropractor (several actually), i can definitely say that this device will only be beneficial and safe if compression is your issue.

and even if it is the right machine for you, do NOT overdue it. i have been doing 5 minutes every night, and immediately using an ice pack on my neck after for about 1 1/2 weeks now, and am slowly increasing the time GRADUALLY.

i have to say. since using it. no headaches. i can work longer hours due to no pain in the evenings. it is pretty fantastic. DO YOUR RESEARCH on your neck troubles FIRST.

The product feels well built and made a believer out of me after one use. After relaxing in the Neck Hammock for 20-30 minutes, I got up and felt a delightful sensation on the back of my head. It was as though someone were pouring cold water down the inside of my skull, from ear to ear.

The sensation lasted almost an hour and I felt invigorated the rest of the day. The only complaint is that the included sleep mask is too tight for my noggin, but that’s unrelated to the core product, so it’s no big deal.

Doesn’t really feel like much of a stretch. I’ve tried adjusting the height as instructed. Also tried adjusting the angle and the distance from the strap to increase the tension. Never have obtained a feeling of traction.

Its comfortable, and a relaxing lie down with head resting sort of in the air, but I’m not seemingly experiencing any sort of therapeutic stretch, traction or benefits as far as I can feel.

I was given this last year and really didn’t pay it any attention. The past few months I have developed spasms in my neck. (I have a long history of neck and shoulder problems). Last week I started a 10 minute regime and was totally amazed at the results.

I think the hardest part is finding a door going in the right direction. Also, lying directly on a hard wood floor is difficult. Fortunately I have a Everlast mat that greatly improves the therapy.

My physical therapist used a Saunders Cervical Traction Device (SCTD) to treat my cervical issues. Over two months I had significant improvement. Due to Medicare payment limitations, she suggested I purchase one as they are not too expensive.

She instructed me in how to properly use and adjust the SCTD. I have continued to use the SCTD with additional reduction in symptoms and will continue to do so until my symptoms are eliminated. The SCTD is minimally postponing surgery and hopefully providing improvement that no surgery will be necessary.

Good product. I would’ve given a 5 star rating but the pressure doesn’t hold. I set it at 15 and within a minute or so have to add more pressure to return to 15. I have to do this about 3 times throughout a 10” session.

Otherwise easy to use and materials are of good quality.

USED ON PATIENTS THE OLDER MODEL 10 YEARS 5 STARS. NEW MODEL 1 STAR HAVE USED ALSO 8 YEARS. COMPANY HAS NOT RETURNED CALLS FROM MYSELF OR THEIR SALESMAN. VERY DIFFICULT TO GET TO 80# MUCH LESS HIGHER.

UNCOMFORTABLE TO LIE ON. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT THEM NEVER A RESPONSE.

This product was use on me by my physical therapist so I decided to get the same product for home use. It is simple to use and convenient. So far it has help up well for me and my orthopedic Dr approves of my using it.

This was an item I came across while hopping around the Vitality Medical website. After suffering from stiff necks, kinks in my neck and shoulders as well as occasional migraines. I ordered this device to see if it might help with these rewards of old age and hard work.

Well I can assure you, that it works quite well for finding relief from these issues. It’s easy to use and comfortable to wear. It is also very affordable too. I say, give it a shot you won’t be disappointed.

Worst piece of junk ever. I totally got suckered into it. Don’t be a fool like me. The Chinese con artists are taking advantage of our pain and vulnerability, laughing at us while they take our hard earned money for jokes like these.

It’s terribly sad and wrong. I wish the stores I trust, like walmart wouldn’t allow these low quality products on the site. This should be sold in a bubble gum ball machine.

It helps! Remember you’re not trying to get taller. Took 10 days for results. Air it up firm not hard as a rock. Can feel claustrophobic, but you figure it out. My cats fur sticks to it like crazy.

Unfortunately, I haven’t used it. In reading the instructions, it says I need another person to assist while using. I don’t have “another person” to help me, so I can’t use it and I’m very disappointed! I double-checked the website and nowhere does it say that another person has to help use the system, only in the instructions included in the package does it say this.

I’m sad.

I have a bulging disc. My doctor recommended I purchase one of these to ease the pain in my neck. I have purchased expensive equipment in the past and I didnt get any pain relief so I figured by spending a small amount I had nothing to lose but the pain in my neck, so I ordered one.

Initial setup was a simple as pie. In fact, I didn’t see any need to look at the instructions. What a difference this has made!.

I have ATF and my chiropractor suggested I buy one of these units to separate my necks degenerative discs which are pinching a nerve that leads to my heart, thus causing me to have a heart beat and a half.

This caused blood to coagulate and caused me to have a stroke. Using this unit 10 minutes,twice a day has caused the irregular heart beat to disappear and I still keep using this daily. Periodically I go to my chiropractor to adjust spine.

Great product. Sleeping better now. Learned about on Instagram, was happy to find it here. After using for a week I sleep much better. My husband usually very skeptical about this stuff. He tried once and loved it.

Very recommend if you have headaches or sleep problems.

Relieves tightness in neck. Good pillow. It’s made of some material which is quite soft and the same time hard, has no odor. It really relieves the tightness in your neck. It came in a good packaging including a dust bag.

I look forward to my nap times these days because of the head nap pillow. It feels more comfy for longer and longer as I keep using the product. I love how it relaxes my body.

I found this product to be good quality. It just seemed to not be comfortable. I’ve been in physical therapy for a couple years and this type device was recommended to me by my therapist. I have trouble breathing in it because of how much I have to inflate it to actually get it high enough to lift my neck.

If you have a longer thin neck this probably won’t work for you either. (Good, sturdy quality though).

My husband has a spinal birth defect ‘ n his neck. Stretching his neck opens the two discs up and allows better flow to head. This decompressor is mobile which allows him to use rather laying down, sitting, or standing! It’s comfortable and was affordable! Will recommend to others over the over the door water bag stationary alternative! Thanks again!.

Ive suffered neck pain for years. Oh what a release it was. Easy to inflate. Made of a decent quality material. Would definitely recommend 5*

I love this. It is amazing for my neck. Hard to describe how good this feels on my head and neck! Highly recommend!

Nice product for what it is if you want to get serious about your curve you may want to purchase a posture pump. This product obviously has its limits and can only take you so far.

OMGosh, the first time I did this I felt a DEFINITE difference! I just need to remember to do this every day.

This is my second Dr Ho’s neck support. It is awesome for stretching your upper vertebrae, and taking the “kinks” out of your neck, when your have stiffness and pain!!! The pressure to the top pillow can be adjusted with a bead valve in the pressurizing tube, which allows you to stop the air flow to the uppermost air chamber when it is most comfortable to You.

Just move the bead into the pressure tube, to stop the air flow when the top pillow is comfortable to you, and, if you desire, continue to pressurize the lower two air chambers, until you decide they are giving you maximum comfort, and benefit, for Your needs.

There is also a bead valve in the main line, that can be utilized to help keep the air from leaking out, if you desire to keep Your Dr Ho’s neck support inflated for long periods. As when you may be using it as a head support for sleeping in the seat of a plane, bus, or automobile on a long trip.

Great for these purposes because it is so adjuustable, by simply controling how much presure You desire, by infllating the neck support to Your own customized perfect comfort, by gently squeezing the inflator bulb until your head is supported on a cushion of air! Deflates in seconds for storage or portability by simply twisting the inflator bulb counter clockwise and releasing the pressure in all three pillows.

Very ueeful, and well designed, using strong yet “soft to the touch” materials. Highly reccomend!!!.

Great for 2 very important uses: 1. Traveling. Because of its design, it pushes the head up on the neck column, not forward the way other inflatables do. Like other inflatables, it shrinks down to an easily-carried size when not in use.

Having the ability to release just some of the pressure easily is handy when you hit altitude and the thinner air makes it necessary to release the now-expanded air to remain comfortable. 2. Sore neck.

It can be pumped high enough to traction a stiff neck; alternately pumping it up and releasing the air creates a massage effect. My only concern is that this is the second one I have had to buy, because the first one developed a leak after a couple of years.

I am hoping this one will last longer.

I am really happy a bought this. I started out very slowly at 2 pounds for 2-3 minutes. I have found that 4 pounds is plenty of weight for me at this time and I am up to 4-5 minutes at a time. I can feel a big difference.

This product is really helping me. I bought sand to put in it instead of water. I don’t have to mess with changing the water,letting it dry etc. and most importantly to me is I don’t have to be concerned with the weight sloshing around.

You need to be very careful when it comes to anything pulling on your spine. Any slight movement at the wrong time in the wrong way can cause more harm than good. I would recommend that you check with your doctor before trying this or any other similar product and have someone help you and be there when you are using it.

Excellent product. Extremely well instructions on how to put together. No tools required. I been using it nightly. Told my Chiro and she highly recommends this as well. Told her the price she was amazed usually cost much more elsewhere.

Will buy one for friend has same vertebrae problems. It works to relieve stress/tension in muscles (neck and shoulders) and separate, slowly, vertebrae in neck and upper back. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

the metal cross piece hurt my old lady hands, I put a short length of pool noodle on each side and tapped it in place. also put a small pad of quilters batting in chin cup. Other wise the devise has offered some beginning relief.

I like that this pillow has such rigidity as I need. It certainly is not quite individual, and I have to move it slightly when using it, first slightly up, later slightly down. This is so that all the convex surfaces are activated, because the length of the neck in humans is slightly different.

In general, it is a very pleasant relaxing massager.

I am a chronic neck pain sufferer, I also recently broke my neck in a car accident and was in a hard collar for two months. This product is great for relaxing tight neck muscles. I purchased a second one for my partner who has arthritis in his neck and upper back.

He is also very happy with the results! Thank you!.

I am a massage therapist and, I suffer from neuropathy. It is difficult for me to reach certain areas for relief. Here is where the Gui neck stretcher become to be of great help.

My chiropractor suggested I get a cervical traction device. I read the reviews and purchased this Saunders device. What I learned when I brought it in to show my chiropractor was Saunders is the best you can get.

It did not come with a directions. However, figuring it out was pretty simple. The knobs control the width of the neck rests and the pump has a dial on the head with 3 settings. Pump mode, Hold mode, Release Mode.

Using 2 times a day for 15 minutes and no more as recommended. Have not used long enough to feel results yet.

The Saunders is far superior to the Pronex unit I’d been using for the past 7 years. My surgeon told me about the Saunders Cervical Traction Unit. From the moment I saw its build quality, experienced it’s comfort and precise traction measurement capabilities, the Saunders has turned out to be a God send for me whenever my neck has a flare up.

And when used as part of a weekly neck exercise program, my migraines have stopped and I can sleep through the night without any neck pain waking me up. I highly recommend the Saunders Cervical device.

This was recommended to us by our PT person. She raved about them. She has PHD in PT so I think she knows her stuff. Have not used yet because it is a Christmas present. however, I feel that nothing says I love you more than a Saunders Surgical Traction Device with carrying case.

for the one you love. I will follow up with a later review.