will definitely recommend. I regularly tweak my C3 & C4 bulged discs, and this device gets me back to normal without having to go to PT every time. It is not real large, so people that are overweight or have really thick necks will have fit issues.
My husband has not been able to hold head up so have been using this about an hr each morning and evening and it seems to be helping his neck to get stronger. Just work it up underneath the neck and on the shoulders as well as possible then it cranks up and he can tell me immediately that’s enough or a little more. Very good quality.
Definitely good material. Keeps me straight and helps my back.
I purchased this product for a painful T12 vertebral body compression fracture. The broad lumbar band is easy to use and provides good support. This worked well for my fracture location. The shoulder straps fall short of the mark. If this product's purpose had been to support a compression fracture higher in the thoracic vertebral column, tightened shoulder straps would have been important. Unfortunately, the adjustment buckle for the shoulder straps only facilitates tightening, but not easy loosening while worn so that the back brace can be easily put on and taken off. As a consequence, I left the shoulder straps loose. With a better adjustment mechanism for the shoulder straps, I would have given this product 5 stars despite its high price.
I've had this for 3 days now ( never review right out of the box) and worn it for a couple of hours a day so far. I have rather extreme kyphosis - by the time I would walk 30-50' I would be bent over at least 30 degrees - basically looking at the ground - and in teeth gritting pain.
I gave pain relief 3 stars as the basic pain that I have using the brace is the pressure of the steel plate against my thoracic spine. This is a good thing - it means that it's doing it's job. I expect it will take months, to a year to get real straitening. Correcting structural damage to your spine I know will take time and effort. In other words: if you're looking for a quick fix - you're not going to get it. Consider the alternative of surgery on 12 vertebrae! I expected irritation of the armpits from the straps - it was a bit irritating the first day - today it is comfortable. I've looked at expensive braces from medical device companies, and this is comparable.
The first day I was excited enough to walk around the block using a walker. That told me this was a keeper. This isn't for use in the gym; it's for spinal correction. I'm a 75 y.o man with two lumbar surgeries and I'm planning on enjoying life at 80!
Definitely good material. Keeps me straight and helps my back.
This product might seem pricey at first but it is definitely worthwhile. It adjusts well to suit any size needed. This product works very efficiently. I had an injury in my back and the back brace rested and allowed it to heal. Due to having another injury in my side I had to stop using it but the company was kind enough to let me return it. Overall great product and service.
Fantastic support though I wish two different kinds of Velcro had not been used. Or at least that seems to be the case from the looks of it as well as one area holding much better than another.
I resolved this by wrapping a belt around it to keep it from disconnecting. Really appreciate the design though. As someone with hand and back issues, the design makes putting on just like a back pack. And it also improves my posture pulling my shoulders back.
Well built. Not too comfortable on the collar bone. But it works as intended.
I really need a good knee massager for my arthritis. This product is strong, great heat and good vibrating massager, gave me a lot pain relief on my knees, best yet I can use it on both of my knees at the same time. Would definitely recommend this product for those with knee injuries.
I was thinking it was a bit pricey but changed my mind as soon as i received it.
First of all you get 2 massagers for the price of one on Amazon.
They heat up imidiatelly so there's no waiting.
The material is great, I think inner lining is made out of real leather or something like that, I'm not sure. But it feels amazing and it seems it's durable.
Use vibration and heating for immidiate relief.
You also get 2 small massagers which you can connect to the knee pads and massage your thighs, hands, whatever. Smart.
The only downside is I waited 15 days to receive it.
But, it's worth it.
Product was delivered on time and exactly what I was looking for. I just learned I have spinal fractures from cancer. The brace is to protect me from further damage to my spine.
Better than anything else I tried and simple to use.
The vibration a bit too strong for me, so I place the unit over my pajama and it turned out great.
User manual is clear and simple to follow.
I purchased this for my knee problems for the most part because it becomes sore on a rainly day, it doesn't work immediately. But you do feel it is decreasing the pain over time.
I don't sugguest using this regularly, two times every week is typically how I go with it, and I'm happy with the results up until this point.
Incredible item!
First off this thing is amazing. I work construction and my back is deff in need of help lol. The messages this provides are great for not being human hands. The heating part works great to smooth while the massage or to just warm you up if you need. Vibration also help me to fight evening pain. I use it 10-15 minutes and its more then enough for me.
Pros:
- strong vibration
- good construction
- quality materials
- vibrators are in good location
I recommend highly for those that want a solid product that actually works. Worth every penny :)
The vibration a bit too strong for me, so I place the unit over my pajama and it turned out great.
User manual is clear and simple to follow.
I purchased this for my knee problems for the most part because it becomes sore on a rainly day, it doesn't work immediately. But you do feel it is decreasing the pain over time.
I don't sugguest using this regularly, two times every week is typically how I go with it, and I'm happy with the results up until this point.
Incredible item!
It takes a bit to get used to it and to find what position is working out for you. After couple of uses all I can say is that this product is worth every penny. It's very well made, seems robust. I had a traffic accident about a year ago and since then I am really struggling with neck and back pain. Physical therapy helps but I also wanted something I can use at home. This helps me with neck and shoulder pain, specially with heating. If you really want it to be working I reccomend using all modes at once, it's amazing how it makes the pain go away in minutes.
Product arrived well packaged in 8 days with instructions and remote which is also super helpful.
I suffer from chronic migraine. I've had CT scans that didn't help, but recently had an MRI. It found that I have a bad herniation at C 5-6 along with a couple other things. Anyway...the neurosurgeon recommended that I go to physical therapy. I have a crazy work schedule that makes it hard to schedule multiple appts in a week. He recommended that I could purchase a cervical traction device and see if it helps. I was going to buy the unit that is more than twice the price of this one, but liked the heat and electromagnetic stimulation features of this one and decided to give it a try. After 2 sessions over 2 days I know have range of motion in my neck that I haven't had in YEARS!!! I'm sold and have 2 friends also buying. Great product!!
After trying to figure out the most comfortable position on my neck for me, it was a little difficult to relax and let the machine move my neck around as it needed. I think that's more user error than it is machine error. After using it for 15 minutes, I had a larger movement range in my neck than I did before and the sudden lack of tension caused a small long lasting headache. I think if I started slower on the device, the headache would be avoided. It's going to take some more getting used to get figure out how to relax entirely on this but it's absolutely worth the money.
Once I got the settings figured out, it worked like a charm. The heat and electro stimulation really helps relax my neck after a long day. Another perk I've found is that once my neck is relaxed, my headaches ease up.
tracking unit is really work for me. And pain relieve pain for my should and neck. device quality is really good.