Neck Bed Cervical Traction Pillow - Chiropractic Orthotic Massage Device for Neck and Shoulder Pain Trigger Point Therapy and Posture Corrector with Acupressure and Occipital Release Ridge

Abstract

The present invention discloses an enhanced design of Occipital Release Tool with symmetrical estimations in stature and side width to provide enhanced stability. The assembly has occipital nodes, high intensity foam and two totally separate connectable levels which fit as blocks and enable the user to adjust each level as per individual requirements.

Claims

I: An adjustable occipital tool apparatus comprising: a body having symmetrical design; body with occipital nodes at top; removable height layers; high density foam and light weight and easy to carry

II: An adjustable occipital tool having two completely separate levels of care allowing the user to just remove the lower levels as needed to use the levels above.

III: An occipital tool of claim 1, wherein the surface area of the first support surface with occipital nodes comes in contact with the patient's neck and the base area is in contact with the substrate Surface. The tool has two completely separate levels of care that do not require cutting through each level to use it. The user just removes the lower layer as needed to use the main top layer.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

[0040] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well as the singular forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

[0041] The present invention is directed to a occipital tool used to elicit Cervical Traction for Neck and Shoulder and Pain Chiropractic Alignment Pivot Device for Trigger Point Therapy Headaches Migraine and Stress.

[0042] Research finds, that the neck of people, shoulder, waist, back pain disease occurs mainly because of long time of sitting work, especially bend over one's desk working for a long time. Mechanical neck traction devices have been of immense value as an adjunct to the treatment protocols when treating neck-shoulder pain. On many occasions neck traction devices that are widely available on the market have been prescribed to patients to be used at home. All to date manufactured mechanical electrical or hydraulic neck traction devices require a person to either sit in a chair or lie down for the duration of the treatment. That is so because the traction force exerted onto the head comes from an electrical, mechanical or hydraulic source that is attached to either the traction bed or to the overhead console to which the traction source is fastened. That most times presents a problem and poor compliance of the patient; time is the most precious commodity we possess.

[0043] The current invention as per its preferred embodiments proposes a simple orthotic device which is engineered with curves, angles and ridges which is symmetrical in measurement. The firm polyurethane foam gives the support needed for optimal tissue strengthening. This tool has a removable interlocking layer for height adjustability, providing a custom tailored therapy session as per requirement.

[0044] The device as per its further embodiments allow three completely separate but attachable levels in curvilinear shape that allow the user to adapt each level to their specific need without having to but different sized blocks.

[0045] The Occipital Release Tool assembly as per its preferred embodiments is an assembly with enlarged occipital nodes and increased firmness which is great for a variety of relaxation techniques, exercises and stretches that assist to restore and recover problematic soft tissues in the neck.

[0046] The assembly further helps to restore issues associated with tension and stress which includes headache, cervical syndrome, tension at the base of the skull such as knotted muscles at the top of neck with just 10 minutes of use per day.

[0047] The assembly as per further embodiments allows to counter forward head posture. Typically, forward head posture can be attributed to daily habits such as looking down at a hand-held device, an improper sleep posture, or an acceleration/deceleration injury such as whiplash. The Occipital Release Tool counteracts the negative forces caused by forward head posture to help achieve proper cervical lordosis.

[0048] After receiving simple training and education, the patient will be able to properly position the device for low-stress, comfortable treatment at home.

[0049] The proposed assembly allows variety of relaxation techniques, exercises and stretches that assist to restore and recover a normal, healthy spinal curve. It further helps to restore issues associated with stiff neck, straight neck, military neck and forward head posture with just 10 minutes of use per day. It further releases neck and shoulder tension while soothing headaches and migraines.

[0050] The use of the device is simple the larger angled surface should face the patient's shoulders. For smaller patients or less aggressive treatment, user carefully removes sections by completing cut along the lines.

[0051] The device as per its further embodiments is crafted from firm, polyurethane foam to give the support needed for optimal tissue strengthening. The assembly has a removable interlocking layer for height adjustability, providing a custom-tailored therapy session as required. The neck orthosis is designed to be taken to the office, on long flights, road trips and just about anywhere. It is also small, lightweight, and easy to use which makes it the superior choice for on-the-go therapy sessions.

[0052] While a specific embodiment has been shown and described, many variations are possible. With time, additional features may be employed. The particular shape or configuration of the platform or the interior configuration may be changed to suit the system or equipment with which it is used.

[0053] Having described the invention in detail, those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the invention without departing from its spirit. Therefore, it is not intended that the scope of the invention be limited to the specific embodiment illustrated and described. Rather, it is intended that the scope of this invention be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0054] The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.