Shown in Figure 1 are the component parts of the STAND that supports the SPRING
> Pull the CAM LEVER outward to unlock (release)
the SUPPORT STAND from the SPRING.
> Position each STAND the same distance from
each ends of the SPRING
(There is a scale on the spring, from 1 to 6, where 1 is the least amount of force needed to deflect the SPRING downward to touch, or nearly touch the floor)
> Push the CAM LEVER inward to lock the STANDS
rigidly in position on the SPRING
.
Note: User should start with the position of the STANDS where their head can comfortably deflect the
NECK SPRING downard to touch (or nearly touch) the floor a repetitive number of times.
> The STANDS could be moved closer TOGETHER
depending on the difficulty or ease the user can
repetitively deflect the NECK SPRING downward
torwards the floor.
Users Position with the NeckSpring
> Place the NECKSPRING on the floor and lay your body with your back on the floor until the back of your
head is comfortably resting on top of the SPRING PAD in the middle of the SPRING.
> Be certain that your shoulder is flat onto the floor and remains touching the floor. This immoblizes your body
so the motion of the neck to deflect the NECK SPRING is done using the neck muscles and not your body.
Exercising with the NeckSpring (Figure 3)
> Slowly let your head deflect the SPRING using your neck
muscles until the SPRING touches (or almost touches)
the floor.
> Slowly let your head raise back upward until the SPRING
is back to its initial position where the SPRING force is
back to zero.
> Repeat this downward and upward motion with your head
against the SPRING where the SPRING will repetitively exert a
force on the neck muscle as you deflect the SPRING torwards
the floor.
> Do this repetitive exercise for either a fixed number of times
(like 10 to 15) or for a fixed period of time (like 30 seconds).
One set is 10 to 15 repetitions or for 30 seconds.
> Allow your neck muscles to relax between sets.
> This exercise may be performed as much as three times daily.
Exercise Schedule and Program
> Use the NeckSpring to perform sets of repetitive up and down motion with the neck and resting
in between sets.
> Should the exercise seem too difficult to perform, then move the SUPPORT STANDS farther apart
(to a lower number on the scale) so you are able to perform the exercise with some amount of effort
with your neck muscle.
> Accordingly, if the exercise seems to require little or no effort, then move the SUPPORT STANDS
closer TOGETHER (to a larger number on the scale) so your are able to perform the exercise with
some amount of effort with your neck muscle.
> You may do the exercise as much as three times a day for 3 or 4 SETS with a rest period between SETS
or three times a day 3 or 4 sets of 30 seconds each with rest periods between SETS.
> Alternatively, you may start by performing the exercises 3 times a week (such as every other day) with a
2 day break (from exercising) each week.
Progress with the NeckSpring
> After performing the above exercises for several weeks or months, you may notice the ability of your
neck muscle to deflect the SPRING with the support stands positioned closer together.
This would indicate that you neck muscles are being strengthen and your neck is benefiting from the use
of the NeckSpring.
> Continue the daily or weekly exercise program and progressively increase the SPRING force by
moving the support stands closer together.
> You may also wish to change each SET to a larger number of repetitions or to a longer period of time
as your neck muscles become stronger.
Disclaimer
It is the responsibility of the user of the NeckSpring to consult his or her medical practitioner to insure that the use of this exercise apparatus is suitable for the particular medical condition they may have.
The NeckSpring consists of a flat leaf SPRING with a HEAD PAD in the center and 2 SUPPORT STANDS
The above photo shows the two identical SUPPORT
STANDS positioned near the ends of the SPRING
The above photo shows the SUPPORT STAND
with the CAM LEVER in the UNLOCKED position
EXERCISERING THE POSTERIOR NECK MUSCLES
To achieve muscle balance, the posterior neck muscles must also be exercised by laying on your abdomen (face downward) on the floor and placing the forehead on the spring head pad. Use the forehead to push the spring downward as in the exercises for the anterior neck muscles described above.
