Pivotal Therapy 1950 Occipivot, Shape

I have been suffering from headaches the start at the base of my skull and wrap around my head like a headband. My chiropractor explained it was due to a misalignment in the occipito-atlanto junction. Unfortunately, the muscles became so tight that after a chiropractic adjustment, the bones would misalign within 24 hours.I searched Amazon one night when a headache was interfering with my sleep for a solution in hopes of saving myself from spending a small fortune on more frequent chiropractic appointments and massage therapy.I am thrilled I tried the occipivot. It is just the solution I was looking for. After a few minutes with my head cradled in this contraption, I can feel my occipial ridge release and relax - eliminating headaches and dicomfort. Any time I feel the slightest tightening behind my ears and at the base of my skull, I use this, and my problems have been elimated. I started using this product just over a month ago, and at my most recent monthly chiropractic appointment, I did not need the occipito-atlanto adjustment .... For the first time in months!I will say, the occipivot does not perfectly cradle my head so that the pressure is applied to my entire occiptal ridge simultaneously. I have to turn my head a bit to the right and left and hold it at a bit of an angle to get some areas to release. But the few extra minutes is worth it.I am very happy with this purchase and would recommend to anyone who is sifferering from headaches and TMJ (my headaches were a result of jutting out my chin and clenching my jaw, which also causes TMJ. Being more aware of NOT doing that action has also helped.) - this thing seriously is a game changer. No more sleepless nights due to excrutiating headaches and neck pain.UPDATE: I have been using this product for 5 months and am still thrilled with the results. In 5 months, I have not needed a single occipito-atlanto adjustment at my chiropractor nor have I lost any sleep due to severe headaches. This has been a great investment into my comfort and overall happiness!

This product is amazing!!!!!! I've suffered for years with seasonal allergies, including constant sinus congestion/pressure, eye pain, and severe headaches that would last for days. I'm an osteopathic medical student ("DO") & have learned both in school and through personal experience about the importance of myofascial (muscle connective tissue) release, which is the principle that the Occipivot is based on. Specifically, this product uses the "suboccipital release" technique (also known as "OA" or 'occipito-atlanto release") to relieve tension at the base of the skull. This technique helps to both alleviate headaches & improve lymphatic flow (ie, allow sinus congestion to drain from your head). I've been using this product almost daily (at least 10-15min per day) and have been able to significantly cut back on the amount of Zyrtec that I take (which used to be daily). I also rarely get headaches now and don't feel near as much pressure in my sinuses (especially behind my eyes) as I did prior to using the Occipivot. In addition, I frequently use the Occipivot to relieve muscle spasms in my back (added bonus!).Before purchasing this product, I looked at several other comparable brands/models and noticed that many of the reviews on those products mentioned that the device was too hard and uncomfortable. This Occipivot has some cushion to it but it still firm enough to effectively relieve myofascial tension. You have the option of using it two different ways -- one with the angled support side on your neck and the other with the support side toward your head. I use it both ways to target different areas depending on where the worst tension is. I'd recommend that if you've never used any type of product like this one and/or never had any osteopathic manipulation treatments that you start with the support side towards your head. The easiest way to find a good placement point is to start with the two elevated points (the ones the point toward the ceiling) on your skull (more towards the base), and then slowly slide the Occipivot downward towards your neck just until you feel the "drop off" point of your skull-- this is where the tense myofascial tissue connects to your skull. It may be slightly uncomfortable at first, but this is because your tissue is most likely very tense. You can try starting out with shorter treatment times spaced out throughout the day and work your way up to being able to rest on the Occipivot for longer periods of time. I hope this explanation makes sense and that you get the relief that you deserve! Allergies and headaches are horrible to have to live with, but I swear by this product and have seen a huge change in how I feel since using it.

When you can’t / don’t have someone to do an occipital pull..........this is for youIt does the job !May not be quite as good as a human ......but not complaining as it does a decent job !I am glad I have it ..............it has saved me from pain a multitude of timesI would recommend you try it.I do believe it will work for most allI’m a hard one to please in some matters .........this being one ........and I am glad I have it

I am a Certified Massage Therapist. I have been struggling with a painful neck injury for 2 years. It was manually impossible to reach the deep muscles effectively. I laid on this thing for an hour when it came. It is magic. Stable. Hard. And the “teeth” in all the right places. Also works well for releasing mid back/rhomboid and IT band/hips and calves ala foam roller.. 😁 It is FIRM. Which I prefer. It does have some serious off-gassing the first week or so.. so let it air out a bit. If you are wanting a head cradle for simple support or inducing stillness point , I imagine you could use this one with a towel over it..? but i think the majority of clients may find it too hard for general use without an added layer. This is a really well designed therapeutic tool.