Cervical Linear Traction Neck Pillow
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You spend approximately 1/3 of your life sleeping. Are you getting the most out of your sleep? Use the #1 NECK PILLOW. The Cervical Linear Traction Neck Pillow can help restore the normal neck C- curve, help you improve your posture, and relieve back and neck pain. The Cervical Linear Traction Neck Pillow offers superior comfort, and provides the proper ergonomic support while you sleep- there is nothing like it on the market. It is non-allergenic, machine machine washable, latex free and fits most standard pillow cases. Used by chiropractors and health professionals all over the world! The special V shape in the neck pillow cradles your head and gently lifts your head away from your shoulders (much like a massage therapist would do for you). At the same time, the neck roll underneath supports your neck. While sleeping on your side, the generous, soft wings keep your head at the right height from the mattress, to relieve strain on your neck and shoulders. It works for you, sleeping on your back or side.The pressure releases, muscles relax and pain goes away. Designed to work for back and side sleepers. Flip top to bottom to use the neck roll support only. You can use the pillow every night and for the whole time you sleep. The more you can use it the better. However, some individuals may need to gradually increase the usage in stages because of some muscle soreness from such a change from their previous pillow. The Cervical Traction Neck Pillow is comfortable-it is hand stuffed with the best polyester fiber available- its non allergenic and calibrated to the most universally accepted firmness for balance of softness and effectiveness. Use the traction side for sleeping- thus giving your cervical spine a gentle stretch or the support side for sleeping. more info
TandV on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 12:25 am
Not for sensitive ears
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I loved the idea of the pillow and was sold with the mainly good reviews. However, I found this pillow doesn’t work for me either. I wished I had a better description of the pillow before I purchased it. So, I will try to describe it for you all. When side sleeping, you are supposed to put your head on the sides of the pillow and not the middle. The raised “V” shape makes it difficult to put your head in the middle when side sleeping anyway because one side of the “V” ends up right in your face and would make it hard to breathe. Anyway, I thought the sides were too firm and it bothered the outside of my ears. When I laid on my back, the part under my neck felt OK, but maybe is a little too high for me since I am a female. The biggest problem is the “V”, which keeps your head in place, is that it is raised higher than the neck roll part. It is supposed to be that way according to the FAQ. Anyway, the “V” is directly under the ears and pushes/bends my outer ears forward. This bending of my ears has caused so much pain I can no longer tolerate the pillow. The pillow would be perfect if it was scaled more for a female, perhaps, and had cutouts for the ears. Anyone who has ever had outer ear pain may want to think twice about buying it.
Daniel Hodel on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 12:33 am
Amazing
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve suffered from two herniated discs in my lower neck since September. Got this a few weeks ago and practically from day one it actually worked. I sleep much more comfortably, even on my side (how do they do THAT?) but especially on my back. And my neck is greatly refreshed in the morning. I’m taking a trip soon, and I am bringing this pillow with me (other things will get tossed out of the luggage if need be … leaving this behind isn’t even an option).
Vick Ferrari on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 12:55 am
It’s OK
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
It’s an OK pillow. It’s comfortable enough but I did not receive any great relief like some of the other reviewers.
If I could sleep on my back it might work better for me. I have tried but I can lay there on my back for an hour and not go to sleep. It’s not uncomfortable, I’m just a side sleeper. This pillow offers support for sleeping on the side, as long as it’s to the left or right of center. It is a little lumpy but that doesn’t bother me. Sometimes I lay on it, on my back, for about 15 minutes and then roll over to the side and go to sleep.
It’s one size fits all. If you are a small person you might want to look elsewhere but you can turn the pillow over if it’s too tall for your neck. There’s more than one way to use the pillow.
This pillow does fit inside a normal size pillow case; just barely.
The biggest negative with this pillow for me is the price. With tax and shipping it’s 70 non-refundable dollars and then you may or may not like it. If I had it to do over again I would probably try the other, more expensive pillow I was looking at; but then it might not be any better. Either way it’s a gamble, but if your neck hurts too much it may be worth it.
A. Barros on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 2:24 am
Good Idea but a pain in the Neck…………..
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I ordered this pillow because I suffer from chronic neck pain in the cervical area. With frequent visits to the chiropractor I was hoping this would help limit them. But unfortunately it didn’t….the pillow is way to over stuffed and firm its a one size fits all and I am a small person with a long skinny neck. I woke with the most terrible migraine-like headache after half a night of using this pillow. Tried it again later but no difference…its just too high. So it was back to the chiropractor to straighten me out again.
Lyrica71 on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 4:44 am
Not for me!
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I give it two stars only because the service I received was prompt and well documented. But the pillow itself has now rendered me unable to move properly.
I woke up in the middle of the night on the first night I used it with a searing pain shooting down my shoulder. Now, I have chronic neck and shoulder issues anyway, (hence the purchase of this pillow to begin with,) but this was completely off the scale. I was unable to drop my head, turn my head to the right or raise my right arm above the level of my shoulder. I tried it again last night using the other, slightly less supportive side and was fine as long as I did *not move* from my back. Once I was on my side, everything hurt. Sorry, but I just don’t sleep like that… I roll and shift positions and and my pillow needs to shift with me. This is only a useful product if you are strictly a back sleeper and do not move. If you are more active, this is not the product for you. Alas, these are unreturnable due to hygiene reasons, so do your homeowork and try one out, if possible, *before* you buy it.
Rae Ann Gallegos on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 5:20 am
Great pillow for neck traction.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This pillow is great for anyone suffering from some neck and shoulder muscle pain. It takes a while to adjust to the confinement but it made a big difference when I woke up in the morning. The only problem I ran into is that I sleep on my side and my back to I would have to rearrange the pillow.
Life on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 8:15 am
This is THE ONE
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve had issues with sleeping ever since I broke my neck several decades ago. It has been virtually impossible to have a comfortable night’s sleep since then. Recently I went on a mission to find a pillow that let’s me sleep better, and I ordered several good pillows from Amazon. I like each of them, but THIS ONE is the best of all. It felt like my whole body went, “AHHHHHH!” when I put my head down on it. This is the one I’ve been needing, and I’m so glad it was here!
D. Kot on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 9:31 am
Cervical Linear Traction Neck Pillow
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The first night with this pillow only lasted 1 hour before I switched to another pillow. I gradually would sleep on it for longer periods of time until now-it is the only pillow I use. My neck is so much better plus I feel like I sleep deeper. It is working for me.
Schu-baby on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 9:36 am
Pain-free all day!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been dealing with back and neck pain for 10+ years. My x-rays show a complete loss in the curvature of my neck, a permanent head tilt, and a curvature in my spine to compensate for my head tilt. I’ve been to the chiropractor again and again, tried roll pillows under my neck at night (so uncomfortable) and popped tons of advil. Minimal relief.
Then I ordered this pillow. The first night I used it I woke up the next morning with much less pain than usual. The next night I slept soundly and had even less pain in the morning. I have been using this pillow every night for three weeks now, and I wake up feeling great. The best part is, my neck is still okay by the end of the day! The pain stays at bay.
Sure the pillow takes a little getting used to, you can’t move around much, but I am willing to sacrifice rolling around in bed at night for a pain free tomorrow!
This is the money well spent!
B. Harris on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 10:11 am
Cheaper from Arc 4 Life
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
My Arc 4 Life pillow was just delivered. It came with a short informational pamphlet which led me to their website. I was very upset to see that Arc 4 Life is selling the pillow for $51.95, almost $11 less than on Amazon. If this pillow is as good as the testimonials say, I plan on purchasing a second one for my vacation home. I will definitely buy the second pillow straight from the company. I had to rate the pillow to complete my review but I have not had a chance to try it yet.
JANNETTE RAMOS-GARCA on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 12:41 pm
The best pillow ever!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I used to have a very severe pain at the neck, cervical problems my doctor told me. So, I went to a chyropractor and he recomended me to buy a cervical pillow. The one he told me about was the one I bought. It was the best decision ever!!!
Since the first night I used it I went to sleep like a baby . I simple adore it. The Arch4life is the best!!!
S Zancha on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 1:08 pm
Did not help
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I have tried many, many pillows over the years hoping for something that will help. This was another one in the collection that failed. I gave it nearly two months.
I have loss of C curve, cervical disc herniations and disc degeneration. I think it’s going to take more than a pillow to get relief with these problems. It might help with minor loss of C curve, but if you have more than that, don’t expect miracles from a pillow.
Jose R. Vazquez on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 1:16 pm
Good results
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Excellent pillow. My neck stiffness and shoulder pain considerably improved on 2 to 3days.
S. Giltzow on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 1:28 pm
cervical pillow
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the best pillow I have ever used. I slept very well the very first night with no jaw problems.
Melissa Brenneman on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 1:48 pm
Great from the start
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The instructions that came with the pillow recommend using it only one hour at first, so there’s an expectation that one may have to get used to it. That isn’t just to imply that your brain has to adjust to a change in the sleeping environment, like it would adjust to a new nightly noise. It’s also that someone with pretty severe issues may need a longer period of time for muscles to relax and lengthen, a process which can be uncomfortable.
I’ve been working on my spine with exercises, but I had some stubborn tight areas around my C spine and that’s why I got the pillow. At the same time I got a neck traction collar and a Spine-Worx Back Realignment Device.
From the very first night, I’ve been sleeping great all night long on this pillow and I think it’s helped me a good deal. Before I got the pillow I was unable to sleep on my left side or back–I’d have pressure point pain building up on the right side but couldn’t sleep in any other orientation. Now I can sleep much more comfortably in more positions, and as a bonus, my pillow-side ear doesn’t wake me up with pressure pain.
L. A. on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 2:30 pm
Surprisingly Amazing
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased two pillows – one for me and one for my snoring husband. Here is how the pillow stacked up:
Me: I traded in my Tempur-Pedic contoured pillow for this one. I was scared, but willing to try a new one, since the other one had started to go flat. I had suffered a shoulder injury about two months ago and it had been causing severe pain in my right shoulder, upper back, neck, and jaw. No amount of manipulation, massage or medication helped the pain. I swear, one night on this pillow (I didn’t even do the break-in as suggested, I just used it the entire night through and slept soundly), and the pain was gone for an entire day. I did not even need one advil. Oh, and I was not able to crack my neck, probably because it was properly aligned for once. I was shocked. I have used it nightly ever since, and each day, my shoulder improves. I am able to do more and more. The pain is still gone. I am a believer. Bye-bye Tempur-Pedic pillow!
My husband: Long time (jet-engine) snorer. He traded in his Sona Pillow for Snoring and Mild Sleep Apnea ($129) for this one. The other pillow cut back the snoring about 75% for a short time. My husband has been so uncomfortable on his old pillow, he doesn’t use it properly, and it doesn’t work. He didn’t want to use this new pillow either and was upset when he found out it was more expensive than a standard pillow, until he tried it out. He loved how it felt when he was on his back and side. So far, he has not snored at all on his back or side. That in itself is a miracle. His back pain has also decreased greatly.
I highly recommend giving this pillow a try. I love mine so much I lugged it on vacation with me.
Update: I also forgot it at a hotel while I was on vacation and it was the worst time sleeping ever! I called the hotel right away to have them ship it back so it would be waiting for me when I got home. After the one week of being without my pillow on vacation, my neck got stiff again and I could not wait to get home. When I arrived home, I excited opened the box to someone else’s cheap pillow. I cried. Long story short, it has been three weeks now without my precious pillow. I have stolen my husband’s pillow. My neck is getting back to normal. My pillow should be back home tomorrow. I never want to lose my pillow again.
Jones on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 7:04 pm
The answer to my prayers!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was diagnosed years ago with a “military neck”, that is, with no c-curve in my neck. It has caused a variety of problems with my head and upper back. I’ve tried every cervical-type pillow I’ve come across in the last 10 years; some very good, some really awful. I slept on this pillow for the first time last night; I do not intend to look any further.
I moved very slowly when I woke up this morning fully expecting some aches & soreness until I get used to my new pillow. There were none! I was in awe! My neck and upper back feel better today than they’ve felt in years. This is truly an amazing product. A night’s sleep like I had last night is priceless! It’s well worth the cost!
Patricia Heyano on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 7:51 pm
Great!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have had problems with my neck for over thirty years, and I have wasted a lot of money on neck pillows in that time. This is the best neck pillow that I have ever tried! It supports the neck, while not being to hard or too soft. It supports the head when you roll on to your side. It provides very gentle traction, so that it is comfortable. I have had some pillows that were too uncomfortable to sleep on. I imagine that people with different sized heads and necks might have a different experience, but I think it is great!
SheriL on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 8:12 pm
Very Satisfied
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am extremely pleased with this product. I have suffered from neck ‘problems’ for years as my neck curves the opposite of what it should. With weekly visits to the chiropractor, massage therapy and the use of this pillow now, I feel better than I have ever felt in years! The support from this pillow is awesome – back or side sleepers – I wake up without a stiff neck or pain. I highly recommend this product, it is worth the money!
Lori L. Ragain on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 8:43 pm
This pillow is awesome
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have had sever neck pain for over 20 years. Less then 6 months ago I had back surgery on my neck, and this still did not help me. I didn’t know what I was going to do, my neck pain was so intense. I couldn’t turn my head with out pain. I decided to give this pillow a try. Let me tell you the first two nights I did not like this pillow to much, but the third night, I did not want to get up in the morning. I was loving that pillow. I have had it for one week now and I won’t sleep without it. The hardest part is sleeping on your back all the time, but let me tell you it is so worth it to have less neck pain.
Kevin Kelly on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 9:36 pm
This pillow is great!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been having “Stiff Necks” on and off for several years. Each time they were more painful and lasting longer. I have purchased lots of pillows, expensive and not. I came across this pillow and thought I’d give it a try. I have not had a stiff neck since I started using it about 9 months ago. The first 2 nights it was uncomfortable and I thought I wouldn’t like it. The pillow keeps your neck in proper alingment so it’s awkward, but after a couple of nights, it becomes very comfortable. I take this pillow when I travel, I can’t sleep without it now. I am ordering another one for my DH…..excellent product!
Nancy on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 10:02 pm
My neck actually stopped hurting!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I cannot recommend this pillow highly enough. I have severe neck problems that often radiates pain through my shoulder blades & arms. The day after I slept using this pillow the pain literally stopped. I was completely shocked. If you have any neck or shoulder pains try this pillow – it is really comfortable (both on your back & side) and really works.
Heather O. Cain on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 10:21 pm
BEST PILLOW EVER!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have tried dozens of hard foam, mushy memory foam, magnetic, etc. cervical pillows but none of them give me the proper support as this Linear Traction Pillow! It may be a little large for my frame ( 4′11 1/2″) so at times the sides may seem a little high but it still feels better than any other pillow. I can also sleep on my side in the center of the pillow and be perfectly aligned. This pillow is so supportive but soft!
EH on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 10:37 pm
AMAZON WILL REFUND FOR THIS!
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I contacted Amazon via email about their policy on refunds for this item.
They responded with Yes they will refund for it in the 30 day refund time limit. And if you feel the item is not as described (which would be the case if it is not helping you) then the shipping cost is refunded too).
This is their policy for items sold by them or fulfilled by them.
Check the website for this and call or email them.
I could be wrong, but I do not think so.
Amazon has a great refund policy which I have used several times.
And I love their customer service via their toll-free phone number.
Good luck!
Juicyland on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 11:34 pm
Best Neck Pillow I have tried
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The first time I lay on the pillow, I could actually feel my sinuses drain immediately. My breathing during the night has improved substantially.
Most importantly, the effect it has on my neck pain has been dramatic. I wake up with my neck completely relaxed. I am sleeping better than I have in months. My range of motion has improved. Everything just feels better.
Another great thing about this pillow is its standard size and shape. It actually looks like a “normal” pillow on the bed (unlike all the other neck pillows I have tried).
R. Marchand on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 11:39 pm
I love it. No more pain or stiffness.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This pillow is fabulous. I had neck pain with tingling radiating down my arm to my index finger. (Obviously a bulging cervical disk/pinched nerve.) To treat myself, I stopped my usual exercise routines for awhile to let myself heal, took anti-inflammatories for a couple of weeks, bought this pillow and the books “Treat Your Own Neck Pain” and “Treat Your Own Back Pain.” Long and short, I was 100% better after a few weeks without the huge expenditure of time and money required for treatment by doctors or physical therapists. A few months later, and I’m still pain free and have no physical restrictions whatsoever.
I have to wonder if the people who found the pillow uncomfortable did not follow the directions that say to ease into using it by gradually increasing the time of use. I, too, found it a bit uncomfortable at first, but that quickly passed by using it as directed. I’m still using it now b/c I’m such a believer. It provides light cervical traction while lying on your back (with an optional simple neck support if you turn it around). Better yet (at least for me), for long term use, it provides perfect support for your neck when sleeping on either side so long as you move to the proper position on the pillow as indicated by the directions.
I split my time between the US and Europe, and this pillow always goes with me. It’s one of the best purchases I’ve made.
Kevin Braun on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 12:15 am
Can help if used as directed. Not a miracle cure though
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
If you sleep on your back and position your neck into this perfectly it will help support your neck and lesson the chance of waking up with a stiff neck. I don’t think there is much benefit if you sleep on your side though.
Only other issue I have it it is way over priced. There is nothing fancy or super high quality about it that should make it this much money. I think $25 would be a more fair price but thats just my opinion. Its another case of companies taking advantage of the fact so many of us suffer from back/neck pain.
Most of us with neck pain would pay every cent we have for pain relief so we would pay more for this pillow if we had too. Works out great for the company.
I would like to give this advice to anyone with neck or back pain- I swear I have nothing to do with this company and so not sell these- but I will share my secret of neck pain relief with anyone reading this. The absolute best thing I have ever tried for neck pain relief is the G5 Professional massager. I paid close to $800 for mine but they have more expensive models and cheaper models. I don’t know if it would work for everyone, depends on your problems but I can honestly say it does wonders for me. I have a fusion at c5/c6 and other blown out disks. You have to use it with care, it is powerful. It is not anything like the $100 massagers you can buy in the mall. These things are very powerful. Mine is a portable unit but you can get them on stands. I first used it in a friends of mine office, he is a Chiropractor. I googled it and found them on the internet. I bought mine on Amazon but you can find them many places. I’m pretty sure most/all of them come with multiple attachments to help different issues. If you have back/neck pain its worth the investment in my opinion. Sorry to get off topic about the pillow but I feel for anyone with this pain so I like to share the things I have tried and helped since I have tried pretty much everything known to man!
A. Forward on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 1:42 am
Comfortable pillow
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After having trouble finding the right pillow and going through a number of mornings with stiff neck, I came across this pillow. This is a back sleeper pillow. What I like most about the pillow is the raised neck and shallow middle for my head. Most of the other pillows I’ve tried were either too soft and didn’t have enough neck support, or were too firm and felt like I had my head tilted upwards. I even tried the memory foam, both normal and ergonomically shaped pillows. While the ergo memory foam pillow would have extra neck support which I wanted, I felt it was tall and stiff lifting my head up to high and exaggerating the curve of my neck. I would usually end up taking a softer pillow and scrunching it up behind my neck to add extra support without all the head elevation.
This pillow is almost 3 pillows (maybe 4) in one. The top main side (V shaped side) has the most neck support and bracing to help keep your head centered. If you rotate it 180 degrees, (so the V looks like an A) there is slightly less neck elevation/support if the V side is too extreme for you. If you prefer less neck elevation, flip the pillow over. The back side has a softer neck support area and but still has the shallow center for your head.
This is by far the most comfortable pillow I’ve used because of the neck support and shallow center for my head. If you’re a back sleeper and can’t find the right pillow to support your neck, try this out.
Grandpa on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 2:33 am
nice pillow, eases neck pain
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve had this pillow for a few weeks now and will say that I have grown to like it a lot. It is one that takes a bit of getting used to but I take it with me now when I travel. Whether it is good or bad, I don’t sleep as well with a different pillow.
Bugbus on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 3:29 am
I love this pillow
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have have been diagnosed with military neck (loss of curvature in the neck) for over 15 years. The chiropractor wants me to lie on a rolled up towel periodically but who has the time. Often, I will wake with a stiff neck making it difficult to rotate my head. I spend all my time at work seated and looking down which could be the cause of my troubles.
I looked at a number of products and finally settled on the Arc4life traction pillow. I’m very pleased with the quality of the product and it’s gentle action. From day one I’ve slept very comfortably with it and highly recommend it to others experience neck discomfort.
Only negative experience is that my mother in law tried it out when she came to visit and she liked it so much I gave it to her and ordered 2 more for myself. The pillows aren’t cheap, but when compared to therapy and even high end pillows, they are a bargain.
T. Kipp on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 3:46 am
Surprisingly Wonderful
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Like anyone who buys a special pillow – I’ve had neck problems for years. Stiff neck all day, can’t fully turn my head to the sides, always sore spots on my neck. I’ve purchased temper-pedic pillows and water/tri-core pillows from the chiropractor. This is the first time I’ve actually found relief from a pillow. I used it all night right from the start (pamphlet cautions that you might need to ease into it) and by day three – I feel better than I have in years. I’m mainly a side sleeper, so I need something that’s still effective when I’m on my side (most special pillows are only for sleeping on your back). Wow. I’m really surprised by the difference. It is pricey, but for me, it’s worth every penny.
P. Jai on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 5:49 am
Nice pillow, it works
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve had this pillow for about 3-5 months now, using it every night. I was having issues, while sleeping on my back my head would turn all the way to the side and when I wake up I was have very bad neck/back pain (lasting for many days/weeks). This pillow helps keep my head from turning to far to one side. I also sleep on my side, and there is a nice little pocket off to one side where I can rest my head and my ear is not squished. The pillow takes a bit of getting used to, but you can turn it around to get less traction or more on the other side. It does seem to be breaking down a bit more, maybe I’ve just totally adjusted to it and it only appears to be “softer” providing less traction. Regardless, my head is no longer turning to far to one side as I’m on my back, so I’m pleased with the purchase. I would buy another one.
Consoco on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 6:12 am
A Pleasant Surprise
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Cervical Linear Traction Neck Pillow
I happened to come across this product while looking for something else. I have major unfixable problems with my cervical spine and I have vainly bought several neck products that look good but don’t work. The bedroom is littered with pillow combinations and products. Much to my surprise, this pillow works great. I no longer wake up in stiffness and pain. It is now my permanent pillow. Best purchase I’ve made in a long time.
jscrapple on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 6:12 am
Got rid of my headaches
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This pillow took a little getting used to, but it got rid of my weekly neck-tension headaches, and for that it gets 5 stars. It is excellent for sleeping on my back, and good for sleeping on my side (but it seems more geared towards back-sleeping). The shape of the pillow makes it nearly impossible to sleep on my stomach, which in my case is a good thing since in that position I often crank my neck at night, which causes the headaches.
middle aged bald guy on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 8:40 am
Cervical pillow works – but so do others
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
use the cervical pillow regularily – works but I think other types sold in stores do the same thing – directions that come with the product are horrible – photocopy that you can’t really read- been re-copied too many times. I’d look at other options and compare prices before making this purchase.
Bruce D. Madison on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 8:51 am
Great pillow, great service. I am very happy with my purchase and highly recommend it if you have neck issues.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great pillow, great service. I am very happy with my purchase and highly recommend it if you have neck issues.
ylwgirl on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 9:11 am
3 thumbs up!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I suffer with chronic neck pain. This drove me to find a pillow that will hopefully help alleviate some of the pain. It took me a little while to get used to this pillow but now I find it very comfortable. I’m a back sleeper so I find this pillow keeps my head in line so I’m not flopping to the side in my sleep. It’s awesome!!! I also sleep on my side and I find the fluffier sides very comfortable.
M. Badger on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 9:13 am
Finally, a relief!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am a professional dancer, which has caused various body aches and pains my whole life. The most chronic pain I have had has been stiff necks and neck muscle spasms. I’ve been told by a physical therapist that my neck curvature is going in the reverse direction from what is normal. I have tried various methods of sleeping with support for my neck but have never found anything that actually worked. I always ended up crumpling up part of my pillow and stuffing it underneath my neck. But within a few hours that would stop giving me the support I needed
I got the Cervical Linear Traction Neck Pillow last week, and it is by far the best neck pillow that I have tried. It took about 2 nights to get used to it – it makes me sleep with my head in a flatter position than I am used to, so that was weird at first. But the relief that it provides to your neck is definitely worth the adjustment. Even in the middle of the day, I will sometimes just lie down for 10 minutes on the pillow just to give my neck a relief for a while, which feels great.
The first 2 days I also felt like I could not move my head in the pillow – like it had to be straight upright. But, that was simply a misconception. If you lean your head to the left or right with this pillow, your head gets supported in a similar way to a neck pillow you might wear on an airplane, but with the support on your neck itself still there.
You can also lie on your side and the pillow gives support under your neck. It’s not as good as when you lie on your back, but if you tend to want to lie on your side when you sleep at least you get some support with it.
Overall I really love this pillow and would say it is worth a try if you experience any kind of neck discomfort.
starlog on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 9:40 am
Very comfortable
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve had neck pain/spasms/stiffness for 33 years.
I’ve been using this pillow for approximately 6 weeks. I mostly use the traction side. I didn’t need a break-in period and used it the whole night from the start. I start my night on my back, but sleep mostly on my side. While it’s very comfortable either way, I think this pillow is best suited for back sleepers. That being said, I like it enough that I wouldn’t stop using it. I can feel the traction when I lay on my back and it helps relax my neck muscles before I go to sleep.
It hasn’t significantly reduced my pain, but I believe a back sleeper would derive more benefit just because they’d spend more time in traction. It doesn’t contribute to my pain and that’s a plus because most pillows make my neck feel worse.
I don’t regret my choice and probably would buy it again.
TES on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 9:51 am
Too Firm
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I found this pillow uncomfortable to use. I was unable to rest on it for even 30 minutes. I generally find traction helpful for the neck but the V angle of the traction portion didn’t appear to do anything. It was so narrow i wonder if most heads could rest in it.
MJC on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 9:53 am
Seems to be working well after 3 weeks of use
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My wife has a diagnosed herniated cervical disc with noticeable deformity and nerve impingement causing localized and radiating pain through the shoulder into the upper arm. I purchased this 3 weeks ago hoping that applying mild traction to the cervical spine while she slept would alleviate at least some of that pain and thus far it is performing better than expected. Since beginning use of this pillow there have been no complaints of neck pain or “stiffness” and no radiation of pain into the shoulder/arm. The pillow seems to be effective whether she sleeps on her back or her sides and she was able to tolerate it throughout the night from the first use. The greatest traction effect would however seemed to be gained while lying on ones back, fortunately my wife falls asleep in that position and changes later during the night. The side wings do seem to provide adequate c-spine support when sleeping on ones side so there has been no detrimental effect when doing so. I am looking for a lightweight pillow cover/case as standard thicker cotton cases seem to decrease the effect and although you can wash these pillows, who knows how well they would stand up to repeated runs through the washing machine. So far, it is holding it’s shape well and I hope that it continues to do so. I was concerned with paying the relatively high price for a pillow that may or may not do anything but in this case, it has been money well spent as long as the pillow continues to maintain its shape. Hope this helps…
Lucida Chez on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 12:06 pm
you need it
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
It will have some kind of muscle sore in the beginning, and after few days, the stiifness and pain will relief.
I think it is better than those memory foam pillows, or you may use a rolled towel under your neck.
Sue on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 12:44 pm
Finally a pillow that works for me
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am a back sleeper and have struggled with chronic neck and shoulder pain for years. Chiropractic helped but it didn’t last and I kept having to go back. I have tried dozens of different kinds of pillows but nothing really worked until I got this one. I haven’t used anything else for about 3 years now. They only last about a year before they soften up too much, my shoulder starts hurting again, and I know it’s time to buy a new one, but I still figure I’m way ahead even in copays for all the doctor visits I no longer need. Even the first time I slept on it, it didn’t feel like traction, it just felt like my head was very secure, so I could totally relax my neck muscles and my head wouldn’t roll anywhere. I wasn’t sure it was doing anything, but I felt better after the first night and within a few days the pain was all gone. You do have to be careful to position the pillow so your head rests in the V, it doesn’t work flipped around. The only issue I have with it is that it really doesn’t work in a regular pillowcase (any size, they’re all the same width). Your head has to be able to sink into the middle of the pillow, and a standard pillowcase is too tight. I just wrapped mine in a sheet until I got around to making a pillowcase that is roomy enough. I’m happy to see this on Amazon, I was getting it directly from Arc4Life. Not that I had any issues with them, but Prime is faster.
A. J. Wilson on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 12:44 pm
Not Impressed
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This pillow really gave me the worst stiff neck and headache. I am glad it works for some people, but it seems that it is a very expensive lesson to find that it does not work for you!
Anthony R. Woods on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 1:43 pm
Neck Pillow review
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was told about this pillow from a friend who like it. I bought and so far I trurly love it. It gives me support along with comfort so I can sleep better.
Shoe Maven on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 4:45 pm
Expensive, but worth it.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve had this pillow for about 2 months now, and I wake up with less muscle tension. I am a back/side sleeper, and it gives very good support both ways. I had no trouble adjusting to it and I was able to sleep through the first night with it. (I am 5′2″)
I have a reverse curvature in my neck. I have tried NUMEROUS pillows. I have an excellant chiropractor, do neck exercises (“Treat Your Own Neck”, by Robert McKenzie), and I also own the McKenzie Neck Roll. I try to avoid inflammatory-type foods.
On those days when the pain is worsened, it’s usually because I’ve skipped my neck exercises. At that point, the McKenzie neck roll is more effective at relieving pain/restoring proper curvature than is this pillow. But you can’t sleep on your side with just the neck roll.
Overall, this is a great pillow. But since you’re reading this… I suggest you be proactive about your health, and don’t expect just one product to cure your ills.
L. Lesueur on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 4:58 pm
Great Pillow
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Had a disk injury to my neck and this pillow made it possible for me to sleep without pain. Will probably never go back to a regular pillow.
beth in hollywood on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 5:54 pm
no more neck pain!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This pillow is the first of 10 or more pillows my husband and I have tried over the years that actually allows us to sleep comfortably and really reduces neck pain. It’s amazing!
T. Beauchamp on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 6:15 pm
Lifesaver for me!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The traction side of the pillow pulls too much to be helpful for me, but the other side started helping the first night that I tried it. After weeks of waking with a terrible headache and nausea, I was resolved to never sleeping decently again. This pillow gave me my first night of sleep without feeling much worse in the morning. I can’t sleep without it and need to buy another to have as a spare. For me it was worth every penny. The traction side might be a little more effective if it was slightly softer, maybe it would have worked for me. The non-traction side is good enough for me.
Joe Vegas on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 6:50 pm
The perfect pillow!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I had significant neck pain due to extended computer reading. While taking physical therepy it was recommended that I invest in a supportive pillow. Gave this pillow a try and it is great! Support the head in such a way that I get a good night sleep and wake up without any discomfort. It does take a while to get used to, as other reviewers have noted. Liked it so much that I bought another and had it shipped to my mother’s so that I had it when I visited the last time. Highly recommend this pillow if you need night time neck support.
Christopher G. Kelley on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 9:34 pm
Ok Pillow
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I didn’t see much improvement. It is comfortable, but doesn’t really help my neck. I know I wouldn’t pay this much for the pillow again.
Kabuki on Fri, 4th Jun 2010 11:44 pm
I like it
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
but I don’t love it. I definitely notice a slight improvement in my neck since using this pillow. I think it is mostly due to the fact that it is a firmer pillow and it allows you to sleep more comfortably on your back because it supports your neck. As for side sleeping, I can sleep comfortably. I wouldn’t recommend this pillow for stomach sleepers. I expected a little more from this pillow. I read so many good reviews, I thought it would be the end of my neck pain. It wasn’t. It may help slightly but not enough for the cost. Not to say I regret the purchase, it is comfortable for me. Some days are better than others, same as always. It’s not a miracle pillow but it helps.