Posture Pump® 1100 Cervical Disc Hydrator®

DR-HO'S Neck Comforter

Advanced Orthopaedics Cervical Collar

Biofreeze Pain Relieving Spray

1. After the warm-up routine, place deflated unit on a comfortable, firm surface. Deflate air cell(s) by pushing the button on the pump and squeezing air cell(s). With Comfort Visor, forehead restraint untangled at the back of the unit, slide, and center unit under the back of your neck, snugly against your shoulders and upper back.
2. Center your neck on the neck cradle measuring with your index fingers.
3. Apply Comfort Visor by centering it across your forehead. While holding it there with your fingers, lightly tighten one side at a time until snug and centered. Allow it to slide back toward the hairline as you pull all slack out of Comfort Visor ends equally while holding the frame down with your fingers. Comfort Visor will mold to the shape of your forehead as it slides back. Reposition until it feels secure and comfortable. Note: For smaller heads and shorter necks locate Comfort Visor in forward slots. For larger sizes locate Comfort Visor in back slots.
4. Hold the back of the unit down with the tips of index fingers or thumbs and further tighten Comfort Visor if necessary.
5. Press the ends of Comfort Visor straps across the Velcro forehead section. Comfort Visor should be as snug as possible without lifting up the back of the unit and may be tightened further after the first repetition. (Back of the frame may lift slightly during application on some surfaces, THIS IS NORMAL.)
6. Slowly pump the unit up to your own comfort level; never to the point of pain. Model 1100-S usually has 1 to 7 complete pumps; Model 1100-SX between 1 – has 9 complete pumps; Model 1400-D Dual Disc Hydrator usually has 2 to 12 complete pumps. Pump fewer times during the first week of use. (Pump is equipped with an automatic air release valve, limiting inflation.) Never cover up or block off the open ends of a hand pump.
7. Wait approximately 10 seconds; then release all air by pushing the manual air release button on the pump. Repeat approximately 10 to 15 times.
8. Next, inflate the unit to a comfortable level (never to the point of pain) and relax on the inflated unit for 1 to 5 minutes on the first session. Gradually work up to a maximum goal of 15 minutes by adding a few minutes to each session or as directed by your healthcare professional. Inflate the unit at lower levels the first week, thus reducing soreness commonly caused by aggressive usage.
9. Completely deflate the unit, release Velcro straps from the forehead and remove Comfort Visor. Roll off the unit to your right or left side slowly and carefully without turning your head. When you are free from the unit and standing or sitting in an upright position, gently and slowly repeat the warm-up routine to acclimate your neck muscles to the weight of your head.
10. Keep the unit near the bed or nightstand and repeat the above treatment as recommended by your healthcare provider. Keep the unit out of the reach of children at all times.