OTC Cervical Traction Kit, Neck Pain Relief, Vertebrae Disk Herniation, Complete Over Door Setup

I'm not going to post a photo because this thing squishes your face and makes you look pretty funny while you're strapped in, but... I LOVE THIS CONTRAPTION!!! I have a herniated disk (C5) which causes a great deal of pain on one side of my neck that radiates down my left arm. I've been in physically therapy for this issue on and off for years and the one thing that seems to do the most good when I see my PT is the traction machine. My insurance wouldn't approve a home traction unit and I can't afford the fancier ones myself, but this Traction Kit is everything I need and it didn't even come close to breaking the bank. :: Setup :: Getting things set up was fairly easy. It comes in 6 parts (the door hanger thing, the triangle shaped bracket with pulleys, a rope, the metal spreader bar, cotton/velcro head gear and the empty water bag). The instructions were well written and included photos so there's not much chance of doing things wrong. I didn't like that I had to tie the rope on both ends myself. It made me nervous but the knots I used appear to be holding firm. (The instructions have a drawing of a knot they recommend.) :: Use :: You can get hooked-up to use this without help but I'd recommend having someone to help get you into it, for sure the first few times at least. Once the bag is full of water its 15+ pounds pulling on your spine so it helps to have an assistant to let the bag fall gently once you're strapped in. Getting out is a lot easier because you can just grab the bar above your head and pull it down while you detach the head gear from the spreader bar (just D-rings in a notch, nothing fancy and doesn't require a lot of dexterity). It is a bit of a hassle to have this thing having on the door all day every day but that's mainly my fault and due to the fact that we just don't have a door we don't use. Still, it doesn't prevent us from using the door and technically, the manufacturer instructs you to empty the bag and take it down between uses... That's not realistic IMO because people using this have neck and back issues and filling/carrying/listing a 20 lb bag of water isn't on my list of recommended activities. I like the idea another reviewer had of attaching a 20lb kettle bell instead of using the water. I will probably try that as well. :: Results :: Amazingly, this $20 contraception provides as much relief from pain and numbness as the fancy-schmancy machine at my Physical Therapists office. It allows me to be more active in-between doctor visits because I know I have a source for relief at the end of the day. This has helped me reduce the amount of pain medications I take as well. Obviously, consult your doctor before messing with your neck and back, but once they've given the A-OK (mine did without batting an eye) strap yourself in and prepare to be pleasantly surprised!

It works just like I expected. Quick shipping too. Received it a day earlier than estimated. The only instructions in the box is how to put the harness on your head, which can be tricky until you do it once. Make sure it's tight around the back of your skull as this is where you'll want it to pull (or per your doctor's instructions). I have a huge head and the harness fit me. To assemble the unit, use the picture on Amazon as a guide. The rope is much longer than you need, but don't cut it as it may unravel. You'll want to make the length from the water bag to the pulley and the metal bar to the pulley short. Place you chair underneath to figure out the lengths. Shorter is better. Make sure the water bag doesn't hit the back of the chair when you are using it. WARNING: Do NOT tie the rope directly to the water bag as it shows in the picture. This is wrong. A small S-hook is included in the box inside a small Ziploc bag. Tie the end of the rope (where the water bag will attach) to this S-hook. Use the side of the S-hook that is closed. This will allow you to hang the water bag on the rope and remove it when you are finished. I suggest that you don't leave the bag hanging as I imagine it will wear out the plastic. Also, only use it on a closed door so you don't stress your door's hinges.

Been waiting on this for a week with server pain from a pinched nerve in my neck. THIS THING IS A PIECE OF CRAP ! IT DOES NOT FIT !! done everything the instructions shows and compared it to the picture's and this thing is WAY to small. Do not waste your money and pay more and get a good one. Now im going to be in pain until i get another BETTER you. As i said if your hurting DO NOT WASTE your time with this !!!

We ordered this so we could do traction at home instead of paying $200 per visit to the PT department at the hospital. Our therapist told us what to buy and this was the best price. We were told to use only 12 lbs of water at first. This was challenging because the water makers on this bag are not accurate. They have to be accurate for traction. You can not be over or under the right amount of weight. I wanted to weigh the bag so I could get it right but I could not get the bag to stay still enough for that. It would just fall of the scale! We estimated the weight of water per gallon and added water until it was right. You can tell if it is right when you use the device. Once that was right, it seemed the extension arm kept popping loose out of the hole that it is supposed to rest in. It makes a loud noise and this is no fun when this happens while your head is in traction. Eventually this resolved itself and the arm stays where it is supposed to now. This is a two man job. There is no way you could safely do this by yourself. You can tell if the chin strap is in the right position because it hurts if it is not. We did place the bag of water in a plastic pail so we could avoid any leaks. You do have to use this over a metal door. We have been using this for six months and it is easier now. It looks really barbaric but it works. We are up to 17 lbs and it seems to work fine.

Had one of these before and knew I’d need to replace the string, but gave it a try as-is. Yup. String broke and the metal bar konked me on the head. I should’ve known better. Great product, other than that. Looks intimidating to put together-BUT ITS EASY! Change the string. You’ve been warned.

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Esté artículo ha funcionado bien para éstos problemas cervicales es bastante eficiente y se observa calidad aceptable espero y sea duradero

I was recommended to get this type of product. Bottom line? - It works, and very well. It is easy to determine the weight, as the bag contains marked lines indicating the weight of the water inside. The product is super easy to use, anytime it's needed, it easily hooks on the top of a door, and I can sit and relax. The set-up instructions were simple to understand. It takes a few minutes only to set up or pack away, and I can take it anywhere. This product has saved me money, whilst providing traction physio. OTC Over Door Cervical Traction Kit, Complete

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The product quality is very good same as shown in pictures but the delivery over third party(Aramex) is headache. The delivery boy don’t approach me before coming. He come very early in the morning and call me once. After he drop my parcel to nearest store. If I have to collect it from store so why you mention the delivery charges etc. And The Aramex don’t even respond to my complaint. Not satisfied from delivery over third party. Thanks