Product Review

The Better Back Neck Restore provides traction/decompression of the neck and self-administered suboccipital release, a technique to release trigger points in the suboccipital and supporting muscles of the neck to help relieve tension headaches.

Use the Neck Restore while lying on a flat surface OR while inverted on a Teeter Inversion Table*. Apply static, firm pressure by holding head still or tilt the head side-to-side to rotate the Neck Restore and enhance cervical decompression. A steel roller bearing system in its base ensures smooth operation. The ergonomic, injection-molded plastic base with non-slip grips is topped with a durable, textured rubber insert that can be removed for easy cleaning or chilled in the freezer for a therapeutic cooling sensation*. The Neck Restore attaches to Teeter Inversion Table models with ComforTrak or FlexTech bed design.

What is the suboccipital region?

The suboccipitals are a group of four muscles located on the back of the neck and directly below the occipital bone (base of the skull). The occipital muscles connect to the top two vertebra of the neck and control the turning and tilting of the neck.

How can tense suboccipital muscles contribute to headaches?

These muscles are strained by repetitive movements or poor posture caused by long periods sitting in front of a desk or at the wheel. When the occipitals are tense they can refer pain throughout the head and neck and can generate tension headaches.

How does the Neck Restore relieve pressure and alleviate tension headaches?

The Neck Restore works by applying firm pressure directly to the suboccipital muscles to reduce pain and relieve tension. The trigger points will initially feel tender when they are tight and pressure from the Neck Restore is applied, but these muscles will soon begin to relax after several minutes and the pressure will reduce.