Quick Start Guide:
- Place behind the head as the base of your cranium and top of your spine
- Support using a high back chair, couch or bed lying flat in a supine position
- Use everyday for 10 mins for pain relief and to improve posture over time
This neck traction device should never cause pain, however some slight discomfort may be felt initially when using this device. Improper application of this device or the use of excessive time on this device may aggravate an existing condition or cause additional injury. If you feel pain, numbness or dizziness, discontinue use and consult with your healthcare professional.
The bullbird Cervical Neck Support isn't like other neck traction devices, traditional U-Shape Travel Pillows, or even your pillow at home. Our device is engineered using medical science to improve the alignment of your cervical spine and it specifically designed for a range of use scenarios both at home and on the go.
And just like other devices designed to improve your posture such as footbeds for your feet, a standing desk, or physiotherapy, your body needs significant time, dedication and rest to adjust to a new and improved ergonomic position.
The same applies for new users of our Cervical Neck Traction Device. Most of us spend a great deal of time seated or slouched, which compromises our spine and posture. Meaning users literally have to undo years of poor posture, before getting comfortable with their new seated position. That can mean for many users, that the first few times you use our product, may mean you experience some discomfort as your body realigns your cervical spine.
In other words, you shouldn't expect our product to feel soft and plush, particularly straight away. Here are some steps that our chiropractors and medical engineers recommend.
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Find a comfortable high back chair at home like an office chair or couch, or use lying flat in a supine position,
- Hold the bullbird Cervical Neck Support with both hands and place the device beneath the occiput bone protrusions directly behind your ears. Place the device snug against your neck and sit up right lengthening your spine. An easy way to do this is to feel like you are pulling back your shoulder blades and lifting your chin.
- When upright simply recline into the chair or couch, so you are leaning backwards and the chair behind you helps to hold the product in place.
- Please DO NOT use the strap to tighten or hold the device to your neck. The strap is not intended for this purpose. If you are using the strap to hold the pillow in place, then you are doing it wrong ;) When used correctly, the seat back along with your head and shoulders will hold the product in place.
- Start using your bullbird Cervical Neck Support at home while reading or watching television. Start with use for 10 min increments. (Be aware of your posture when seated, and avoid scenarios that compromise your cervical spine such as rounded shoulders or your head bobbing forward)
- Gradually increase the time to retrain your body for better posture and positioning. We recommend increasing gradually in 5-10 minute increments until you find comfort for an extended period of time. Feel free to re-align or stretch for comfort during the break in period.
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