Still pt. Inducer, Relieving Headaches, Helping Reduce Stress

I started having constant sinus headaches and neck pain about four months ago. I'm not sure if it's allergies (I'm an avid gardener and this year I had a big crop of pollen-crazy sunflowers) or related to spinal issues (I was born with Spina Bifida) but it started getting so bad that it was constantly distracting me from pretty much everything. One night my husband rubbed the back of my head a tiny bit to see if that would help the pain and I noticed that pressure on the back of my skull totally helped to relieve the "pressure" of the pain. I decided to order the Still Point Inducer and see if using it daily would help. The model I got looks exactly like the product photo, except it's much larger than I expected. It's firm, solid foam and withstands tremendous pressure. From some of the reviews I was scared it would be hollow or flimsy and, therefore, not provide enough pressure. However, unless your head is made out of lead, it's pretty durable and I can't see it buckling at all. It took a few days to get the positioning right and I throw a towel over it so that my head doesn't slide around on it. Eventually I placed a thin, hardback book under it (I use it on the carpeted floor of my bedroom so the book provides not only stability but an extra "boost" in getting the position/pressure right). After finally finding the right spot, I realized the power of this thing- I can really tell that it's making a difference. My headaches have pretty much disappeared. If I have a rough day or am hunched over a lot at my desk, the pain will come bak, but it's nowhere near as intense. I really knew it was working when I went on vacation and stopped using it for the week I was out of town and my headaches came back almost instantly. Now that I'm home and using the Still Point Inducer again, they are gone. I don't think it's some miracle product because the neck pain shows up every so often, but it definitely reduced my headaches. I use it 15 minutes a day, and that seems to do the job. It doesn't do much when I'm lying on it (neither good nor bad- doesn't hurt or feel fabulous, just sort of like a lumpy pillow...), but when I get up I can feel my head tingle and get cool and then warm, and my body relaxes quite a bit. I can't describe it very well, but it's doing *something*. If you are suffering from sinus pressure, headaches, or neck pain, I would really recommend giving this a shot. Like I said, it's not a miracle product in that it's not "INSTANT PAIN RELIEF AND BLISS" or anything, but it does seem to relieve some of the discomfort.

It serves its purpose and quite comfortable.

I could have put 5 stars but since I just got it today and tried it right away, I think I should just give it 4 stars for now. I'll update positive or negative in the future as I plan to use it everyday or several times a day. I've had pain in the back of my neck area for 20+ years - some call it a stress headache - but I just considered it pain that never goes away and my Ostepathic Doctor recommended Cranio-Sacral Technique with a Physical Therapyst. Since I couldn't find one that took insurance, I did an internet search for this technique to see what it was.... Also, another reviewer had said he looked at videos on Youtube.com. I found two Youtube videos were on this product: Still Point Inducer... although couldn't really see the placement well..... Then I watched several videos of Physical Therapists doing the technique so I got a fairly good idea. It seems just like light massage under the skull. However, I first read up to page 5 of the reviews to get feedback and tips and plan to read the rest later. I'm glad I did as I will explain one tip that really helped. ... Note: I found the material this is made of just right. It's heavy/sturdy rubber, not slippery or squishy as some said... One helpful reviewer said she found a thin paperback book to place under this and it helped.... I wanted to use it on my bed - rather than floor.... First I tried a thin plastic cutting board, but that didn't work at all as it tipped and slipped right off. ... Then I could feel that, after placing it under the skull as described in the written instructions, that it tipped towards my shoulders - which was not right. ... So I went and got a thin paperback book, as recommended, and covered it with a dishtowel so it wouldn't slip..... I soon realized that I should only place the book under 1/2 of the device (the part closest to my shoulders) so it balanced and didn't tip.... That worked perfectly! It would have been more helpful if there were a diagram as to where to place it, but the written instructions were very detailed.... It took a little experimenting for a few minutes, but I think I got it in the correct place. (Not to put on neck, but to put on the bony part of the scull - which was counterintuitive to my pain area... But I wanted to make sure I didn't do damage to the nerves in my neck.) I noticed that one reviewer said she had optical problems on one eye after use so that made me more careful. There is a relaxation CD that is made up a short introduction cut and 8 short different relaxation sounds - totaling just over 20 minutes. The cuts go from one into the other without a break which was good. Perhaps, because I have fibromyalgia, I felt the device pressing into my skull a little painful... but no pain no gain sometimes. So I relaxed into it for 20 minutes until the CD stopped. (I'd be afraid to fall asleep on this and wouldn't recommend that for anyone in case it slipped down to the neck.). When sitting up, I felt a big rush of circulation going through the area that had been targeted - not really tingling. It was a little scary but I expected it from the reviews. It's been about 15 minutes and I can still feel pressure in the area but I think it is helping. I feel like holding my head up and shoulders back better.... so I have hopes that it will relieve pain. Right now I feel the residual pressure rather than pain.... so that's good. I'll update if I have more info to add later.

I have one for my home and one in my studio. Several of my clients have purchased their own after using mine. Sinus headaches and shoulder aches are gone and range of motion to neck much improved after one use. Best on the market for the money. Purchased a knockoff years ago that was hollow inside.

I bought one of the original Upledger still point inducers 20 years ago. It was sturdy & FIRM, & greatly reduced tension in my upper cervical spine that resulted in chronic headaches. Eventually, it wore out from frequent use, so I went & ordered another one, thinking it was just the same. Boy, was I mistaken! The new still point inducer is soft & squishy, & even worse, made of a slippery material that slides all over the place. Total waste of $$; wish I could return the thing! Unfortunately, my headaches continue.

Still Point Inducer a very helpful device, however the CD is not enclosed. Ordered 3 Inducers, no CD in any. Notified seller and have not heard back.

Bought a 2nd one because my dog thought first one was toy. Great still point induced. Helps with headaches!

I'm an LMT of 7 years and I originally got this for myself but occasionally bring it into my massage studio & will use it as a "neck pillow" during 90 min treatments or shorter 60 min treatments(esp if I've used a hot pack while my client was prone on the table) to "expand" the relaxation of the experience as well as to get a deeper release in the cervical spine, which is a common major "complaint" area for most LMTs' clients It may take some folks a little while to get used to the 'positioning' of the still point inducer as some may be experiencing more tension or restricted fascia/tissue in their neck shoulders and head which may make initial use a little uncomfortable at first or just a nagging sensation that the positioning is just "not quite right" though I recommend leaving it alone after a few adjustments and just letting your head + neck gradually ease control and sort of "settle" or rock into position; indeed if you do feel a sensation- even if it feels like you are "making" it happen- of rocking or floating from side to side, GO with it. That is absolutely the effects you're looking for when using this kind of product and it may take a few gradual hit/miss tries before you feel like you're really using the product correctly, as intended. It certainly works for me, many of my clients who have little to no experience with craniosacral massage(which is a "still point inducing" modality) certainly seem to like it. It definitely HELPS loosen stubborn chest/throat congestion(= great for smokers or folks trying to quit, but hacking up lots of mucous upon waking). Now that I'v gotten used to it, I use it to help me transition from thinking to sleeping(I'm a chronic insomniac) and I have enjoyed a lot of help regaining "control" from early AM panic attacks by using this at the initial signs of stress

Great tool to relax muscles and relief a stress

Questo oggetto è stato una rivelazione... Non smetterò mai di ringraziare la mia osteopata per avermi consigliato di acquistarlo... Per me è miracoloso!

Great item and excellent communication from Seller. Happy with my purchase.

once you get the hang of it ..easy to use

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