ComforTrac Deluxe Cervical Traction Kit

Feels much more sturdy than expected. Holds pressure well (one we've used in the past leaked and needed repeated pumping to maintain pressure - this one does not). Does what it's supposed to - relieves pressure to help reduce pain - my partner has a pinched nerve, and this provides some much needed relief. Not a huge fan of the silicone-type material at the neck, it's unpleasant to touch for those with sensory issues, but it is removable which makes it very easy to clean, so worth the trade off.

I received this unit after a friend recommended a pump up pillow version of traction for my neck. Though I am surrounded by people in the medical field, this was not on the radar. Mainly, the unit really takes time away from a therapist. I don't like doing appointments outside my house, so this was a great option. I looked at over the door pieces, but felt like it would be unsafe on a door. The matter of being in control on a pump just felt better overall. Unpacked with easy directions and laid down on a sofa sectional for 10 minutes on the unit and after releasing the air, for another two so I could get my bearings. I stood up slowly and I felt somewhat tingly. After another minute, I felt like I could move by legs and shoulders better. I have a problem with circulation in my feet from working on the floor in a restaurant... This has been so nice to use. I can feel my circulation at my neck to my shoulders better. I have woken up to being able to not have to wait 5 minutes to stand on my feet. So overall, yes, this is well worth the price. Not to mention they offer a warranty. It is very simple to use. You are in full control with the pump handle and easy release. I am claustrophobic... and even with the forehead strap, It was just fine. I use this once a day for 10-15 minutes and it really helps. Highly recommend. Be careful on the stress level you use. Slow and easy is better!!! I started at just under 8 and it was all good going up from there.

I have bulging discs in my lower neck so my doctor told me to get this product. It was a little pricey but when you are in pain you will try anything. I had to go to PT for 6 months to learn stretching exercises and good posture when sitting or lifting objects. After doing x-rays and an MRI my options are pretty limited. It's pretty much sticking it out with what I learned from PT or get surgery. So that's when my doctor suggested this cervical traction device. I been holding off as much as possible on the surgery because with what I learned from PT, the stretches and improving posture has helped a lot but there are still those days when my neck flares up and it does get painful and stiff. That is when I get this traction device and use it for 15-20mins. I found that the strap for my forehead was annoying so I use it without that strap and it works fine. You just have to keep balanced and straight on it while you pump it. Once you feel your head being pulled away from your shoulders, you can stop. I usually go about 15-20 on the gauge but find what works for you. It shouldn't hurt and it actually feels pretty good once you find the right tension with your neck getting stretched. You can feel your neck discs opening up and sometimes I actually start to fall asleep on it. However, it says not to use it for too long so make sure you put an alarm. Also my physical therapist not to use it too often either. Once or twice a day should be more than enough. In the beginning I was using it almost daily but now I have been only using it on the days that are bad which is maybe 2-3 times a month. As long as I do my stretches, I'm usually ok but I am really glad that I have this product as a backup on those bad days. I wish the price was lower which is why I'm giving it a 4 star but I have to admit, the build quality is very good. It feels industrial and it also comes with a very nice carrying case if you need to travel with it. So you get what you pay for. If you can afford it, I would highly recommend you checking this item out. I have tried other cheaper options in the past before I bought this product and they were no where near as good as this one. Hope this review helps you out! Thanks for reading.

Works great. I have been using the device for short time and slready getting relief from neck pain I i had cervical foramonotmy on c1 thru c7. Am glad i got this device

This was prescribed to me by my physiatrist for a debilitating neck condition. It arrived completely non-functional, absolutely broken. That is the whole review in one sentence, but the details matter if you are considering it. Out of the box, the pump would not build any pressure at all. The gauge sat at zero no matter how much I worked the handle. The pump mechanism leaks air, plainly and obviously, and this was not something that took troubleshooting to discover. It was apparent immediately. There was no period of wondering whether I was doing something wrong. The thing simply did not work. I want to be clear that this is different from a product that underperforms. It did not provide weak traction or inconsistent traction. It provided none, because it could not hold pressure long enough to register on its own gauge. The letdown is the part I keep coming back to. When a device is prescribed for a real condition, you are not buying a gadget to try out. You are waiting on something you need, and you build the next step of dealing with your situation around it arriving and working. Opening the box and finding a dead unit does not just waste money. It costs you time you were counting on while you are still dealing with the problem the device was supposed to help with. Worse than the time, it set back my treatment plan. A prescribed device is part of a plan your provider put together, and when it fails you do not simply order a replacement and carry on. You go back, you explain that the thing did not work, and you figure out what to do instead. That is an appointment and a conversation and a delay that would not have existed if the product had done what it is sold to do. There is no version of this experience that was anything other than a complete waste. I cannot tell you anything about the things you probably came to a review looking for. I have no opinion on how well it supports the neck, whether it is comfortable to lie in, or whether the therapy works, because I never got a single session out of it. Those are all downstream of the pump holding pressure. Anyone wanting to know how this feels in use will have to find a reviewer who received a working unit. What bothers me beyond the failure is how obvious it was. A leak this complete would have been caught by anyone who pumped the handle once before it left the factory. I do not know how a unit in this condition got boxed and shipped. The build quality explains part of it. The hand pump is cheaply made, and you can feel that it is the weak point of the whole kit. Even on a working unit I would not expect it to survive long term use. The head cradle concerns me as well. The body of it is cheap plastic. That is the component your head rests in and the piece carrying the load when traction is applied, and it does not feel built for the job. The straps are no better. For a device applying mechanical force to your neck, none of the materials inspire confidence, and on a prescribed medical device that is a safety question rather than just a value question. Long story short, and you just read the long story. A device prescribed for a real medical condition arrived with a pump that leaks so badly the gauge never left zero. It never worked for a single session, so I cannot speak to support, comfort, or whether the therapy helps. What I can tell you is that the pump, the straps, and the head cradle body are all cheap plastic. Would never recommend anyone buy a product from ComforTrac.