DMIOver The Door Posture Corrector and Cervical Neck Traction Device for Physical Therapy, FSA HSA Eligible Neck Stretcher, Back Stretcher, Neck Pain, Migraine Relief, Back Pain or Arthritis

The media could not be loaded. I ordered this in January for a pinched nerve in my neck that caused radial pain in my shoulder and down to my fingers. This is the specific device my physical therapist recommended because it had controlled weight. She did not recommend the ones where the pulley system has you holding the other end for tension because you won’t get accurate weight. With this one, I can control the weight by how much water I put in the bag.PROS:- It works- I can set it up on a door and leave it for when I need it- Once you know how to get into/out of it, it is quick in and out if you understand how pulleys work.-It was comfortable enough I nearly fell asleep in it during several ‘middle of the night emergency sessions’ where it provided relief.- The straps that go around your head are padded and comfortable. They do not cut into my skin.- I easily traveled with this on a road trip and used it in the hotels by attaching it to a door or armoire.- The bag is super thick and I don’t worry about punctures. Very durable!- The seal on the bag has no leaks. I will put the water in it and only add to it as I increase weight. I leave the water in it for months. I just lay the bag on the floor. Never had a leak. I sometimes set it in a sink but not necessary.-This is only $25 compared to the $$$ version that the physical therapist sells. Hence why my therapist quietly pulled up Amazon and showed me this one. Very good value for the money.CONS:- It only came with one S hook, so I added a second one so I could unhook both or either the water bag and the bar to relieve the tension. I also crimped one end of each S hook to secure it permanently to the rope at each end.- Instructions aren’t the best so the first time setup leaves you scratching your head, but once setup you are golden.- The pulleys, when under weight pressure, pull towards each other. Didn’t bother me and still works, but an engineering friend said how he could design it better.- When I was all healed (YAY!!!), I packed it up for storage in a closet. I did let it dry thoroughly but I didn’t sanitize it. So 5 months later when a bad chiropractor visit pinched my nerve again (NOOOO!!), I had to use it again. After a week with water in it, it looks like a little brown growth is in the bag. I will probably just put some kind of sanitizer (vinegar) in it to disinfect. I’m sure this isn’t a product specific issue but an issue anytime you’re using contained water.Commentary:- You will need to be seated. Any chair works but I found it most comfortable with a ball chair where I can lean to get the best pull.- The instructions don’t say how much weight, how long per session or how many sessions per day. They can’t. You will need to be told what your situation requires from your physical therapist or practitioner.- Definitely strap in your head before adding the water bag. Mush easier to get in/out. Plus you can slowly raise/release the bag for gentle head lift.- If you have hollow core doors, place it on a solid surface of your door, preferably the edge whis has structure behind it.

I was disappointed that it had to be put together. That each and every time I would’ve taken it with me , when I spend a night out. And I needed to use it I would have to put it together. It had a pulley system.. the one I was used to just clamped in the doorway. I sent this one back.

Great product and cheaper thsn surgery

I think this device is simple and effective. I use it, and I'm happy with it.However, there's a design flaw. The opening for the bladder is quite small. So if the bladder molds on the inside, there's really no way to get at it t clean it out.Hydration bladders like CamelBak have learned that lesson and now use only very wide openings.

Real Nice Design except for the head cradle. In my opinion the head cradle can't be one size fits all because it feels to sloppy to potentially have a heavy weight going to pull on your neck. It's hard to hook up and disengage with the sloppy head cradle design. Spend the extra money to get something else.

Nice project. Bought for my son and he tells me that it helped him a lot.

I expected to have to modify this a bit, but it's so tedious that I don't even want to use it. It requires constant tension or the whole assembly comes apart so you're always using one arm to hold everything in place while you try to hook stuff up with the other. Poorly designed headgear. Takes a long time to put on, velcro doesn't want to hold, easily comes loose. I do think the over door hanger assembly is clever.

I have noticed a substantial difference in my pain levels since using this contraption. It looks very intimidating but honestly I noticed when I'm due for stretch. Has helped me regain mobility as well as headache relief!