What is a cervical pivot?

The Cervical Pivot is useful as a substitute for gentle cervical traction and can also be used as a self-mobilization and strengthening tool. It promotes self-release for the sternocleidomastoid (the muscle that runs down the side of the neck), upper trapezius (the shoulder blade area), and 1st ribs.

What is a thoracic pivot?

Thoracic Pivot™ Ideal for people with forward head posture, the Thoracic Pivot retracts the scapulae to correct spine posture. It’s also integral for treatment of the low back, as one cannot have proper lumbar mechanics without correct thoracic spine and rib positioning.

How to use the Pivotal Therapy occipivot?

Place the Occipivot on the floor, treatment table or bed. Lie down so the occipital muscles (at the base of the skull) are in contact with the fingertips at their attachment of the occiput. Lie for no more than a few minutes if acute or less if you cannot find the pain free position.

What is a Suboccipital release?

Treatment – Suboccipital Release. This is a soft tissue technique is appropriate for reducing tension in the soft tissues of the cervical spine, in particular the upper cervical, suboccipital aspect of the spine.

What is cradle neck?

The Cradle provides cervical traction, keeping the neck aligned with the spine, to alleviate pain in the neck and back. The Cradle can also be used to support the head while sitting upright. Comfortable foam supports the head and conforms to the user for added comfort.

What causes tight suboccipital muscles?

The suboccipital muscles commonly become tense and tender due to factors such as eye strain, wearing new eyeglasses, poor ergonomics at a computer workstation, grinding the teeth, slouching posture, and trauma (such as a whiplash injury).

Can you do a suboccipital release on yourself?

Self release is a great way to release the tension that builds up in the suboccipital muscles. These are a group of muscles just behind and below the skull that are infamous headache generators. Place one thumb on the mastoid process (bony ridge behind your ear).