A Deeper Look at Cervical Neck Traction Systems

What is the Difference between the Pronex Cervical traction Unit and the Posture Pump 1000?

Pronex Cervical Traction Unit
Summary
The Pronex Pneumatic Cervical Traction unit is special because it cradles the reclining patient's head and neck on two soft foam cushions. One cushion supports the occiput (base of the head) and the other rests against the upper trapezius (upper shoulder area). An air-inflated bellows between them and provides more than 20 lbs of continuously adjustable traction. As the bellows expands, it lifts the head upward supporting the cervical curve and maintaining an even distraction (stretch) in the anterior (front) and posterior (back) cervical discs. Patients have total control over the amount of traction applied. Squeezing an inflator bulb increases the pressure, a release knob gently reduces it. There's no strain on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Type of traction:
The Pronex Pneumatic Cervical tractin unit provides an even distraction in the anterior and posterior cervical discs

Amount of Pounds of Pressure that can Be Applied:
With the Pronex traction unit, An air-inflated bellows between them is capable of providing up to 35 lbs of continuously adjustable traction.
Sizes Available:
Regular, Large, X-Large
What are the Pronex Sizes: :

Regular	14" to 16" neck	Regular fits 65% of the general population and most women.
Large	17" to 18" neck	Large fits 33% of the general population and most men.
Wide	19" to 21" neck	Wide fits 2%. It is for patients with necks like football players.

• Most women of typical height, weight and neck size, 14" - 16" will be comfortable in a Regular. When in doubt, order the Large size.
  
• Most men of typical height, weight and neck size, 17" - 18", will be comfortable in a Large. When in doubt, order the Large size.
  
• An individual, man or woman, having large shoulders and neck, or having a "bull" or short neck, usually a neck size greater than 18", will likely be most comfortable using a Wide Pronex.

Do the devices allow for relaxation of the muscles around the temporomandibular joint and the posterior cervical region?
Yes
Indications for use:

• Pain or stiffness when moving neck
  
• Numbness in hand(s) or arm(s)
  
• Tingling in hand(s) or arms(s)
  
• Weakness in hand(s) or arms(s)
  
• Pain or numbness in shoulders
  
• Pain or numbness in chest
  
• Pain between shoulders
  
• Muscle spasms in neck or shoulders

For More Information:
Pronex Pneumatic Cervical Traction System


Pronex Cervical Traction System, Click here for more information

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Cervical Traction Posture Pump 1000

Summary
The Posture Pump® Cervical Traction Posture Pump 1000 is a unique and simple looking device which can be inflated to extend and stretch the cervical spine. It can be localized low, mid or upper cervical spine. The Cervical Traction Posture Pump carefully lifts and separates the neck and back joints in a unique way. Traction, hanging devices, massage units, vibrators, special pillows and regular exercise cannot. Special expanding air cells angled into the spine activate the "bellows or sponge-like" function of the discs, producing a warm, relaxed feeling through the neck and back. Patented up and down motion reinforces the spine's natural "c" curve shape and promotes joint lubrication, joint nutrition, flexibility and the correct posture.
Amount of Pounds of Pressure that can Be Applied:
An air-inflated bellows between them is capable of providing up to 8 PSI
Sizes Available:
The Posture Pump Neck Traction Unit comes in only one Size
Do the devices allow for relaxation of the muscles around the temporomandibular joint and the posterior cervical region?
Yes
Do the devices allow for relaxation of the muscles around the temporomandibular joint and the posterior cervical region?
If you have TMJ weakness or pain, relocate the restraint into forward open slots and remove the chin restraints
For More Information:
Cervical Traction Posture Pump 1000

Posture Pump 1000 Information, Click Here for more information

Please consult with a medical professional prior to using any neck traction device

What is the importance of traction?

Simply, To correct the alignment of the spine. Our spines are ergonomically built to withstand the forces of gravity. When looking at an individual from the front or back the spine is straight up and down. From the side however we have distinct curvatures that are there for a reason – so our spinal cord is relaxed with no tension and our nerve roots coming off the spinal cord have no pressure and interference. Our spine is at it’s strongest position with this alignment as well. And don’t forget, why is it important we are in optimal alignment? Not only because it is the most beneficial for strength of our spine but because it is the healthiest position as well. This is important for the cervical (neck) spine as well as for the lumbar (low back) spine. Putting any pressure on nerves will decrease the bodies ability to perform at it’s maximum. Any pressure on nerves decreases your health.

The best way to examine if your spine is in proper alignment is through x-ray but looking at one’s posture can often be a dead give away of poor spinal alignment and positioning.

There are also very common misalignments and postural patterns that are seen in a large segment of the population as well as people with certain occupations as well as spinal malalignments that run in families.

Arc4life is proud to offer traction systems and products for pain relief for the Cervical Spine, as well as for the Lumbar spine.

Neck Traction Systems offered:

Pronex Pneumatic Neck Cervical Traction Unit
Cervical Traction Posture Pump 1000

More about the difference between these two neck traction systems later...

The International Neck Pillow

We are proud to ship our neck pillow internationally all over the world, including the UK, Australia, Canada, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Ireland...(just to name a few). Our international customers are very happy with the Cervical Traction Neck Pillow- and we recently received this testimonial:

"Just wanted to let u know that I had a cervical anterieur dissectomie due to a prolapsed disc pressing on a root nerve. The cervical pillow helped me to rest my neck in a proper position before the operation; and the pillow is now also helping me after the ops......I just can' t sleep without it, it as definitely improved my posture and more importantly I wake up without pain. Many many thanks.!"
Carol. S,
London, United Kingdom

Our Cervical Traction Neck Pillow has been sent to many far away countries- Thank goodness for the US Postal Service !

• Galway, Ireland
  
• South Australia, Australia
  
• Regio Emilio, Italy
  
• San Fernando, Trinidad
  
• Odder, Denmark
  
• Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada
  
• Alesund, Norway
  
• Arygll, United Kingdom
  
• Banff(Alberta), Canada
  

Good Morning America...Cervical Traction Neck Pillow makes it on air

Well, its official, our Cervical Traction neck pillow has made its debut on the Abc's Good Morning America television program. Monday (July 31, 2007) Afternoon at 2:00 pm a producer from ABC called our offices and asked we could ship two cervical traction neck pillows immediately to their offices. Well, that was kinda of impossible because we are located in Central Connecticut. So at 4:30 that afternoon, a driver came and picked up the pillows. On the show, they showed several different type of pillows and in the last 10 seconds the Cervical Traction Neck Pillow was shown....Arc4life was overjoyed and honoured to be a part of their pillow news story !