New Year New You with Neck Hammock
I’m not much of a resolution maker, however, last year, my doctor ordered that I needed to get healthier. Diet and exercise are obviously on the to-do list, but I also suffer from insomnia, hypermobile joints, and fibromyalgia. This can make working out especially painful and I easily get my back and joints all out of whack, leading to more pain. I wish I could get massages every week, but alas, I’m a single mom to three kids. Enter the Neck Hammock. My favorite part of every massage is the neck traction. It makes me feel taller, relieves the tension in my neck and shoulders, and it is SO relaxing. Now, I can get the neck traction I crave anytime I want.
The Nifty Neck Hammock Kit
The Science of Neck Traction
According to a blog post on Neck Hammock’s site, the benefits are many:
“The tension from the use of traction allows the muscles to stretch and the ligaments to extend in order to widen the space between the vertebrae of the upper spine. This allows for pinched nerves to be relieved and the muscles to relax and properly fall back into place. It also can effectively reduce muscle sprains and spasms. When spinal discs are worn down, traction relieves the pain caused by the ineffective discs. To improve mobility of the neck and to keep it pain-free, traction is a safe and drug-free option which may work for you.”
With traction you gently stretch the head away from the body, lengthening the muscles and ligaments throughout your neck, shoulders, and back. You can achieve your goals of being pain-free, better posture, or simply more relaxation in your life easily with this nifty device.
The Joy of the Hammock
It can be as simple as sleeping on your neck funny, and it’s a whole day of pain. With the Neck Hammock, hook up the straps, carabiner, and loop the main strap through a door jamb, doorknob or over a sturdy railing. The hammock is super comfy stretchable and breathable material It has padding for the sides of your head and the base of your neck. Simply lie down for 20 minutes, pulling the hammock away from where it is hooked up. You can move as far away as is comfortable to provide the desired amount of pressure. Put on the eye mask on, the do not disturb door hanger out, play some relaxing tunes and enjoy your rest! They recommended to not use it for more than 15-20 minutes at a time. The relief and renewal you feel after use, and especially repeated use is heavenly.
Conclusions
The Neck Hammock has helped me to improve not only my posture but allowed me to continue my workouts. I feel SO relaxed and renewed after a session in the hammock. My stress levels are better, and I feel awesome after using it. It’s so nice to take 20 minutes to myself and just “hang out.”
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Pamela Hunt says
I think this would really help with my joint pain in my neck and shoulders.
Sheri Ferguson says
I nearly purchased one of these, but wanted to wait for more reviews. I think it would be terrific for my tension headaches.
Joann TompkinsWinborn says
As someone who lives with damaged neck vertebrae, I live in constant pain. Your extremely informative review about How and Why this product might bring the relief I am seeking definitely helps me consider purchasing one. Can’t afford it at this point in time, but hoping that my finacial situation changes soo, because it sounds like it just might give me the relief I am seeking without having surgery.
Lori says
After a recent car accident, I have injury to my neck, shoulder and arm. The traction table at my chiropractor’s office feels nice but the result doesn’t last.
I recently purchased a traction pillow for my neck and it feels nice but I believe after reading this review that the traction neck hammock would provide more longer lasting benefits and results.
I’d love to have one!
Rebecca Ingram says
I like that this also helps improve one’s posture!
Christa Bengtsson says
This sounds awesome and I know my husband wouldlove to try this out.
Chris L says
I think this would help mt neck & shoulders a lot. Seems easier than the old traction unit my chiropractor gave me over 25 yrs ago.
Robin Abrams says
I have had pain in my neck and shoulders for years from a car accident. I would love to try this it sounds like it would be something that works.
Linda Madden says
I love how this allows for pinched nerves to be relieved and the muscles to relax. This is exactly what my granddaughter needs!
Julie says
I have the absolute worst pain in my neck 24 seven and It is driving me nuts I think this might help..Stress everyday I have never heard of this ..Thanks for the info on something I am willing to try…
Sally Gearhart says
This makes alot of sense to me and my son totally needs this. He tends to get himself all worked up and stresses alot about money and whatever is going on that day. He gets really bad headaches too which he’s always dealt with. I can’t wait to show him this review, thanks for sharing!
Diana McDonald says
I like that it releases tension in your neck.
Shannon Mitchell says
I have problems with my neck, spine, shoulders and joints. I think this might help ease some of the pain.
Jessica Adams says
This would be great because I have terrible posture!
Christina Sparks says
This will help my neck and stretch my muscle in that area.
Kelly J Wach says
Helps your posture, helps relieve stress ? Wholey crap where do I get one of these? Seriously could use this, I am always complaining about neck pain..
Robin says
I carry stress in my neck and shoulders and if I don’t constantly massage out the tension, it will give me a neck spasm where I can’t turn my head either direction without serious pain. The spasms typically last for several days and I have a 45 minute commute to work. When the spasms occur, it’s a safety issue to try to drive to work because it’s painful to look in all directions for coming traffic. I like that this is a new option that I can try that isn’t medication. It seems simple to hook up and easy to use – even relaxing! I meditate in my office at work for 15 minutes each day during my lunch hour. This seems portable enough to store in my work bag and pull out to use during my meditation. I’m looking forward to seeing all the benefits I may gain from regular use of this.
ann b says
I suffer from nerve pain in my spine. This sounds like it could help!
linda w. says
I could use this instead of having this done at the chiropractor.
Christal mccall says
Need this in my life!
Elizabeth Brooks Brooks says
This would be wonderful on my neck
Debi H. says
When I first saw this I thought….what in the world! Could something like this really help with my neck pain and headaches? I get frequent headaches that travel into my neck and shoulders. I would love to try this and see if it helps.
Jennifer Pellicone says
The ability to relax the muscles in my neck and elongate them would be wonderful. I didn’t know any such product existed, but am very glad to know it does!
Viki S. says
I would hope that this would help me with my neck/shoulder issues. I am in constant pain/aches. Worth a shot.
kae v says
This is really different….I’ve not seen this before. Looks neat.
Amanda Alvarado says
This would be awesome to have! My hubby can massage my back and shoulders ok but he is usually afraid to touch my neck because he’s afraid of hurting me – I have a tiny neck and he has big hands! LOL This would save him from having to even try!
Heather! says
Wow! I have never seen such a device or idea! IT makes sense. I really want to try one now!
Janice Crespo says
Helping my posture would be great. If my posture were better, I know my back pain would ease some too! This sounds like exactly what I need! Thank you!
KENNETH OHL says
this looks like it could help my wife and I with our neck pain
Lauryn R says
What a cool product, I would definitely love to try it! I have chronic neck and shoulder pain so I would be willing to see if it gave me any kind of relief at all. Thank you so much for sharing, I never would have known about this otherwise!
Jodi Hassel says
looks like an interesting product, would love to try it
Tina M says
My chiropractor just read my neck x-rays to me and I have no space in-between vertebrae and causes my neck pain and headaches. This would be amazing to have.
I love that allows the muscles to stretch and the ligaments to extend in order to widen the space between the vertebrae of the upper spine.
naomi winkel says
my neck is always hurting so this would help
jenny says
This looks amazing! My chiropractor does this exact motion, but with this, I could do it on my own!
Cheryl Chervitz says
I would love to have this. It looks like it is easy and would be something I would use.
MD Kennedy says
I’ve suffered from DDD in my neck for years. This would be great for relieving the stress it causes!
Carmen Rudnick says
This seems like something I could use. I often have times when I pinch a nerve and it is such a pain-literally and figuratively- to try to relieve it. I have never heard of a neck hammock but I am glad to have found out some info today. I will certainly look into this.