Another Way to Use the Arc4life Cervical Traction Pillow for Neck Pain Relief...

Over the last 10+ years, the arc4life traction pillow has worked for many patients who suffer from neck pain, stiff neck, degeneration in the neck and other painful neck conditions. The versatility of the neck pillow allows users to use the pillow in two ways- one for neck support, the other for a gentle neck stretch. Typically patients sleep on the pillow at night, either on their side or on their backs.

What happens if you have tried to lie on the pillow at night, and you are in too much pain? For example, you have a pinched nerve in the neck and have been diagnosed with a disc bulge at Level C3-4. Today I want to talk about how you can use the arc4life traction pillow for therapeutic benefit.

Simply lay on the traction V Side of the Pillow for 20 minutes

To help your neck get used to this arc4life traction pillow, start by simply laying on the pillow, specifically on the traction V Side. Lay on your back on your bed, or any comfortable stable location. Place a knee elevator under your knees so that you are more comfortable. Set a timer for 10 minutes. Just Relax in this position for the full 10 minutes. Over the next few days work yourself up to 20 minutes.  In this way, you are opening up the spaces between the bones, opening up the disc spaces and allowing the nerves to heal. This can provide a lot of relief for neck pain, as well as numbness and tingling. This will help your neck muscles get used to sleeping on a contoured neck pillow.

Additional Reading Resources:

• What does a neck herniation feel like?
• Frequently asked questions about the traction V Pillow
• Neck Pain That You Get from a Radiculopathy at C5, C6, C7 or C8
• Which Arc4life Pillow Should I buy? Med or Large, Regular or Firm Support?
• Getting into a comfortable position for sleeping at night time

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Medium or Large Pillow? Regular or Extra Firm Level of Support? How do I Choose?

 The Arc4life Cervical Linear Traction Neck Pillow now comes in medium and large. It also comes in Regular and Extra Firm Levels of Support. First, here is a short demonstration from Dr Bellinger on how to use the arc4life cervical linear traction neck pillow.




2 Factors to Keep in mind: You must get the right size of pillow and also the right support level.

Two sizes are available: Medium (24"x17") or Large (28"x17"). Don't order the medium or large based on the size of your mattress. Read our blog post related to this topic here:

Which Arc4life Traction Neck Pillow Should I Order, Medium or Large?

Two Levels of Support are available: Regular or Extra Firm
This is a more of a personal decision. For most patients, ordering the regular support pillow is the best. The arc4life traction pillow is not firm like a foam pillow, but its not soft like a feather pillow either. It's in between. The Extra firm versions of the arc4life pillow have about 25% more fiber put inside the pillows, making for a pillow that has less give. Will these pillows last longer? Yes.

Will they be more comfortable? That is entirely up to you. If you like a firmer pillow, then order the extra firm traction pillow. If you like something on the softer side, order the regular traction pillow.

Additional Reading on the Arc4life Traction Pillow:

1. How to Use the V Side of the Arc4life Cervical Linear Traction Pillow
2. FAQ's about the Arc4life traction pillow
3. How to Use the Neck Roll Side of the Arc4life Pillow
4. I need a Pillow for the Bulging Disc in my Neck
5. If you have a straight Neck or a reverse C Curve, use this pillow

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"I Fell Asleep On The Plane..."

"I recently had a trip for a few hours on the plane.  I fell asleep basically sitting upright.  Later on I had excruciating neck pain and I was unable to turn to the side.  I didn't use a travel pillow and I believe my head was bouncing around.  Sitting upright, my head was flexed forward and probably being bounced around from side to side." - Marty 

Dear Marty,

This happens more than you think!  Not to mention it can happen while your sitting in the back of the car, on a bus, or even at home sitting in a chair.  Your may even be watching tv in bed, it's very much the same...

Your head is in an awkward position for an extended period of time.  Because of this you get a neck strain, which not only hurts, but may restrict motion.  In the future I would recommend a travel pillow when traveling, and try to avoid awkward neck positions as much as possible.

Additional Reading:

• Pillows that Work Great for Pain Relief, Comfort and Travel
• Needed: A Pillow for a 20 Hour Flight
• Creating a Neck Roll when you need it all of a sudden
• Yes,  you can relieve pain naturally
• Ouch, I have a stiff neck

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