Does absolutely nothing. Just a pillow with a V-pattern stitched in. Does not actually provide traction nor did it help with any of the pinched nerve pain in my neck. I recommend physical therapy and taking it easy if you have any pinched nerve damage, time seems to be the best healer. I understand the desperation for pain relief but this product is definitely not the answer. It doesn't make anything worse, it just doesn't do anything at all. Can't even really be used as a normal pillow so it's a waste of almost $100 for me. - Ron
Dear Ron, Appreciate you taking the time and writing feedback. The Arc4life Traction Pillow (large size) has been helping customers with neck pain due to a herniated disc, bulging disc, pinched nerve, numbness and tingling, arthritis, and degeneration for quite some time. Since 2003 actually. The pillow is definitely not like a normal pillow, you are totally right. It has contours on it that are designed to support your neck and gently stretch your neck.
For this particular pillow (large traction pillow), it is specifically for patients who are over 6 foot and for those who like a larger pillow. **If the pillow is to big for you, it will put your head forward, causing more pain. ** I will give you an example: Let's say you are 5'2" and weight 110 lbs and are petite framed and you ordered this pillow for pinched nerve- this pillow would raise your head forward, with your chin jutting out. This will cause forward head posture = more pain. This pillow For someone with a pinched nerve, you want to make sure the pillow is the right size. It sounds like the size you ordered is not correct.
You mentioned the V in the pillow. There is actually extra fiber in the V that gives your neck a gentle stretch. Yes - there is a "V pattern stitched in"- but with a purpose and a role, i promise you. When used correctly, it works to open up the vertebrae, allows nerves to be freed, and not compressed. At physical therapy, they will probably do neck traction, stretches, electric stimulation, heat and ice therapy. But you still have to do treatment at home for improvement. You can use the traction V Side of this pillow for neck traction. Just lay on your back with your neck on the V part of the pillow, set a timer for 5-10 minutes (less time in the beginning), and relax. Physical therapy is great - but you have to continue and know how to keep you neck healthy. They can show you how to do neck exercises effectively and properly. Learn from them as much as you can. But you still have to know how to take your cervical spine, especially if you suffer periodically from a pinched nerve. There are many things at your disposal Ron- Anyways, have a great day, and I hope this help you out.
You mentioned the V in the pillow. There is actually extra fiber in the V that gives your neck a gentle stretch. Yes - there is a "V pattern stitched in"- but with a purpose and a role, i promise you. When used correctly, it works to open up the vertebrae, allows nerves to be freed, and not compressed. At physical therapy, they will probably do neck traction, stretches, electric stimulation, heat and ice therapy. But you still have to do treatment at home for improvement. You can use the traction V Side of this pillow for neck traction. Just lay on your back with your neck on the V part of the pillow, set a timer for 5-10 minutes (less time in the beginning), and relax. Physical therapy is great - but you have to continue and know how to keep you neck healthy. They can show you how to do neck exercises effectively and properly. Learn from them as much as you can. But you still have to know how to take your cervical spine, especially if you suffer periodically from a pinched nerve. There are many things at your disposal Ron- Anyways, have a great day, and I hope this help you out.
Sources:
- The Arc4life Traction Pillow Large Size - King Size Neck Pillow 28"x17"
- The Beginners Guide to Using the Arc4life Traction Neck Pillow
- 10 Methods of Stretching Your Neck At Home
- Straight Neck, Numbness and Tingling, Shoulder Pain- what to do
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