How To Find A Good Travel Pillow?

June 3, 2008

I have tried so many different travel neck pillow, but none of them gives me the comfort that I want.
Many of these neck pillows can’t provide the neck support you need, because every person’s neck size and shape is different.

Those neck pillows have a fixed shape and therefore can’t fit to every person.
Until I have found these memory foam pillow.

Memory Foam Neck Pillow For All Neck Sizes

These memory foam neck pillow consist of temperature-sensitive material that molds to and cradles your head and neck. It creates an orthopedic shape that eliminates all pressure points. Great for daily trip to work or when traveling to the far reaches of the world.

travel neck pillow

Also, “U” Shaped design gently cradles your neck while supporting your head for lasting comfort. It is designed to help relieve pressure, prevent stiffness and alleviate soreness while traveling. This micro-bead filled comfort sensation is a tactile experience unlike anything previously I have tried before.
Memory Foam Pillow is Portable and Comfortable for travel
ComSoft Neck Pillow is made especially for travel. Easy to carry and has a machine washable cover. Cotton velour cover is mite-resistant.

I felt the difference with ComSoft Travel Pillow immediately. My flight to Europe was never so pleasant before.

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Mineral Lamp Also Know As “Miracle lamp”

May 13, 2008

Due to its prominent therapeutic effects, the Mineral Lamp is also known in China and Hong Kong as the “Miracle Lamp”. The TDP Mineral Lamp even won a gold medal at the 35th Brussels Eureka World Fair for Invention in 1986.

Mineral mineral lamps is proven to temporary relief from pain and arthritis. This mineral lamp emits far infrared (below visible light) to increases the microcirculation  and loosens the fascia. This accelerates the natural healing processes of the body. It is used by many acupuncturists, homeopathic doctor, and other medical professionals.


Home Neck Traction with Towel?

April 14, 2008

One of the home neck traction method that I have seen is using a towel. You grab a small towel and a piece of rope. First, tie one end of the rope to one end of the towel. Then loop the rope over the doorknob, and bring it back to the other end of the towel and tie it.

Next, you suppose to lie down on your back with the top of your head close to the door. Rest the back of your head in the sling formed by the towel. Doesn’t this sound very uncomfortable and dangerous to you?

Why Not Try The ChiSoft neck traction device?

This inflatable neck traction device is safe, easy to use and affordable. It relieves the pressure on the pinched nerve and decompresses the cervical disc.

Click here to read more about ChiSoft Neck Traction Device


How to Relieve Neck pain with Air Neck Traction

March 22, 2008

Are you suffering from neck and shoulder pain?

You are not alone.

Millions of people in North America are suffering from neck pain due to bad posture, car accident and degenerative changes of the disc. Neck pain is almost as common as back pain in the United States. The number of neck pain sufferers is staggering and appears to be rising.

Between 38 and 50 percent of adults have neck pain.

Causes of Neck Pain:

Pain in the neck can be triggered by pinched nerves, neck spasm, stress, trauma, injury, prolonged bad posture, etc. The pain can range from very mild discomfort to severe, burning pain.

Whiplash

Whiplash is a neck injury that most often happens to drivers who are hit unexpectedly from behind by another car. Most of these injuries are short term, but 10% of whiplash sufferers will have long term pain. The pain can be so severe that sufferers can not work or enjoy a normal lifestyle.

Disc Degeneration
Disc degeneration is a common cause of neck pain and most likely appears by middle age. As we age, the degenerative changes of the discs and facet joints of the cervical spine cause neck pain, usually felt as a stiff neck.

Due to many years of wear and tear, the discs become thinner and this causes the spaces between the vertebrae to become narrower. If the nerves in the cervical area are becoming irritated or pinched, this may lead to numbness or tingling in the neck and shoulders.

>> READ MORE ABOUT DISC DEGERNATION

Stress and Tension
People who sit for long periods bending their head build up stress in the cervical spine causing neck pain. The muscles at the back of your neck must always be tensed to avoid your head falling forwards when you are sitting. Most common example is a computer job.

The combination of stress and bad postures causes neck spasm. In most cases this type of neck pain can be reduced or eliminated by adjusting the computer position and changing some work habits

How to treat neck pain?
There are many ways to treat neck pain. You can use at-home remedies, physical therapy or alternative treatments like seeing a chiropractor and acupuncturist.

It is important to find a certified professional who can analyze the cause of your neck problem first. For severe acute neck pain resulting from an accident or injury, doctors usually recommend bed rest, a neck brace or collar, and cold treatment (such as an ice pack) for neck pain relief.

What is Neck Traction?
A common neck pain treatment by chiropractors is neck traction. Neck traction is commonly performed to help relieve muscle spasms in the neck and shoulders, and to help relieve the pain of pinched nerves in the neck.
During the Cervical traction the weight of the head is gently lifted off the neck anatomy and may temporarily decompress pinched nerve roots and result in reduction of herniated intervertebral disk.

Visiting a chiropractor is the best way to get useful “adjustments” to the spine. After the treatment you can obtain a neck traction device for home use. Some chiropractors may hesitate getting the traction device for you fearing it would result in the loss of your business.

>> READ MORE ABOUT NECK TRACTION DEVICE

Keep visiting your chiropractor after you have received a home traction device. The chiropractic adjustment is still beneficial and a chiropractor can answer your questions about the use of the neck traction device.

Neck Traction by Air
An effective and affordable device is the inflatable neck traction device. Unlike over-the-door traction device the ChiSoft neck traction device does not us a bag of water. Just place it around your neck and pump the inflation bulb until you feel a comfortable stretch. Once the air traction device is filled up with air, it will lift the weight of the head while gently stretching your tight muscles, and relieving joint and nerve pressure.

Start at lower tensions to be certain the treatment does not increase your discomfort level significantly. Start with one traction session per day in mid-afternoon or evening. Proceed to two sessions per day, one in mid-afternoon and one just before bedtime.

Air neck traction units are very portable and can be used almost anywhere. The simplicity of the design makes it the ideal tool for home or office use.

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Pain in the Neck

March 22, 2008

Back pain affects about 90% of adults at some time in their lives, and about 67% of adults experience neck pain. Back pain and neck pain are among the most common pain.


What is neck pain?

  • Pain in the neck can be due to injury, a mechanical or muscular problem, a trapped nerve caused by a bulge in one of the discs between the vertebrae, or from arthritis of the neck.
  • It can range from very mild discomfort to severe, burning pain.
  • If the pain is ‘acute’ - sudden and intense - it is called a crick in the neck, facet syndrome or muscular rheumatism.
  • If the pain has lasted more than three months, it is termed ‘chronic’ neck pain.
  • Neck pain is a very common condition and is more frequently seen in women than men.
  • Most people will experience pain in the neck at some point in their life.

What causes neck pain?

Many things can trigger neck pain. These include:

  • trauma or injury
  • worry and stress
  • falling asleep in an awkward position
  • prolonged use of a computer keyboard.
  • Poor sleeping posture
  • Neck injury
  • Whiplash

There are several theories about why so many people suffer neck pain, but they are not supported by scientific proof. For most people, no specific reason for the pain can be found.

Neck Pain Treatment

First of all, you need to find out the cause of the neck pain.


Pinched Nerve Explained - How to avoid?

March 19, 2008

Pinched Nerve Explained

When a nerve in the spine receives pressure, it results into pinched nerve. Usually a pinched nerve in the spine is caused by a herniated disk pressing on it.

You can get a pinched nerve for various reasons such as sleeping awkwardly, sports injury or a car collision. Pinched-nerve pain can last for months.
Symptoms of a pinched nerve are:

  • weakness
  • tenderness
  • prickly sensation
  • stabbing sensation
  • burning sensation

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Air Neck Traction Device - Benefits

March 18, 2008

Major Benefits of ChiSoft Neck Traction Device

Neck TractionRecently, I’ve found this ChiSoft neck traction device. I have been trying it for several weeks and I feel the relief immediately.

1. Relief Sore and Stiff Neck

The Air Neck Traction relieves sore and stiff neck by pulling up the cervical spin. You just place the neck traction device around your neck and use the inflation pump to slowly increase the pressure to a comfortable stretch. By using this traction device pressure in the joints and nerves can be reduced
Neck Traction Device can be used to relieve neck pain, tension headaches, pinched nerves, osteoarthritis, and degenerative conditions. Before you try a neck traction device for these symptoms, I strongly suggest you to visit a chiropractor first.

3. Prevent Bad Posture
Another benefit of the ChiSoft Neck Traction is help you to straighten up your neck. Once the traction device is inflated it will lift up your head.  So, while sitting with the Chi Soft Neck Traction it will help you to become more aware of your posture.

Neck Stretcher - Will this help Neck Spasm?

March 17, 2008

What is Neck Spasm?

Neck pain can be caused by neck spasm. Neck spasms are involuntary contractions of the muscles in your neck. The neck muscles become tight, hard, and painful.

Neck spasms may occur from an injury, overuse, poor posture, or stress, especially when a a person is doing a lot of computer work.

There are many treatment available for neck spasm such as stretching, get a professional perform massage to rub your tight neck or put a warm towel around your neck. You can try putting an ice pack on your tight neck muscle for about 20 minutes per day.

One of the most effective way to relieve neck spasm is by stretching your neck. Your
use stretching exercises or get this unique ChiSoft neck stretcher.

Lie back or sit down with the ChiSoft neck stretcher, while it gently stretches your neck with air cushion, helping to increase blood flow, relieve muscle tension and bring soothing relief to your neck.

How to use the Neck Stretcher?

Use this neck stretcher for 15-30 minutes, 4 times a week and you will see why Chiropractors use these neck stretchers gently support, stretch and massage the spine and neck, helping to realign each vertebrae to a more natural pressure-free position. Surround your neck with a soft air cushion. This neck stretcher is portable and provides an adjustable neck support. Experience intense relief with ChiSoft neck stertcher.


Neck Traction Devices - Which one is right?

March 17, 2008

ChiSoft Neck Traction

I just bought this air neck traction device for my neck pain.

One thing I like about this traction device is the simplicity and easy to use. You can control the traction by using the air pump to slowly inflate the traction device. When inflating this neck traction device, your head will be gently pulled up. This relieves the pressure on the compressed cervical disc.

Chi Soft Neck Traction Besides, you can take this traction device anywhere for home or office use. Just deflate it, fold it up and put take the traction device away in your suitcase or small bag. Unlike the Saunder traction device or over the door traction device, this ChiSoft neck traction device is very compact and light.

I was really amazed by the simplicity of the design. You just take out the traction out of the box and inflate it anywhere to get relief. Now, I don’t need wait until I get home to seek relief, or lie on the floor to use another product.

Click here to see the ChiSoft Neck Traction Device

How can ChiSoft Neck Traction Device Help your Neck?

The Neck Traction Device uses air which is slowly introduced by an inflation bulb into the neck collar. As a result, pressure in the neck is built up in a vertical direction to ease and stretch tight muscles and relieve joint pressure in the neck.

The intra-vertebral disc pressure is relieved by the elongating action of the neck traction device. After a few minutes using this ChiSoft neck traction I felt the relief immediately. Regular use of the Chi Soft Neck Traction Device does help to prevent my neck problems by increasing blood supply to neck muscles.


Neck Traction Devices - Neck Pain Relief Solutions

March 17, 2008

Find everything about neck pain relief. Pinched nerve treatment.

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