Pad for back or neck correction and method of using same

Abstract

A method of back and neck correction or back and neck alignment includes placing a pad in the form of a strip on a floor. A person then lies on the strip such that (a) the strip is beneath a person's head and one end is positioned from about the 8th to about the 10th thorax vertebrae, or (b) a person's sacrum is on the strip such that one end of the strip is between the top of the sacrum and the lowest lumbar vertebra. The strip is made from a material that is about 8 inches to about 48 inches in length; about 0.5 to about 6 inches in height; and about 1 inch to about 6 inches in width and having a compressive force deflection at 25% deflection of from about 0.5 to about 50 psi.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION [0001] The present invention is directed to a pad used for back and neck correction or back and neck alignment. The pad may be a flexible strip and may be positioned so that the strip is beneath a person's head and one end of the strip is positioned from about the 8th to about the 10th thorax vertebrae. The strip may also be positioned such that a person is lying with his sacrum on the strip, with one end between the top of the sacrum and the lowest lumbar vertebra. While using the strip, a person may perform exercises to reduce the convexity of the upper thorax and the concavity of the neck or to alleviate problems in the lower spine. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION [0002] People commonly experience pain in the back, neck and shoulders, the cause of which is mainly due to poor posture, i.e. exaggerated inward curve of the neck and lower back and exaggerated outward curve of the upper back. A main cause of poor posture is a slouching position while seated, such as at scho...

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Benefits of technology

[0007] A pad in the form of a strip according to the present invention may be used for back and neck correction or back and neck alignment. The strip may also be used in the fields of yoga, physiotherapy, body exercising, relaxation, and body posture improvement to heal and prevent back or spinal problems.

[0008] The pad may be a flexible strip made from natural materials or synthetic materials. During use, the strip may be positioned so that the strip is beneath a person's head and one end of the strip is positioned from about the 8th to the 10th thorax vertebrae. The strip may also be positioned such that a person is lying with his sacrum on the strip, with one end between the top of the sacrum and the lowest lumbar vertebra. While using the strip, a person may perform exercises. By using the strip, the convexity of the upper thorax and the concavity of the neck are reduced. The strip can also be used to alleviate problems in the lower spine and the sacroiliac joint.

Problems solved by technology

People commonly experience pain in the back, neck and shoulders, the cause of which is mainly due to poor posture, i.e. exaggerated inward curve of the neck and lower back and exaggerated outward curve of the upper back.

A main cause of poor posture is a slouching position while seated, such as at school, during desk work, at home or in a car.

This exaggerated curvature of the spine can ultimately lead to pathological conditions, such as herniated inter-vertebral disks and dislocated vertebrae.

However, removal of the disk or part of it may result in permanent damage to the vertebrae and ultimately lead to the need to immobilize (fuse) the vertebrae with a steel pin or other device.

A problem, however, is that with this type of treatment the action of the muscles is disregarded and in time the vertebra will be pulled back to its old position.

The adverse effect of using such contraptions is that the muscles of the back deteriorate.

The corset takes over the supporting function of the muscles thereby resulting in weakening of the muscles.

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