What Is a Cervical Denneroll?

A Cervical Denneroll is a firm, contoured orthotic device used to apply targeted extension traction to the cervical spine. A chiropractor may recommend it as part of a care plan for certain changes in neck posture or cervical curvature.

Although its shape may resemble a pillow, the Cervical Denneroll is not intended to be used as a sleeping pillow. Its size, placement and duration of use should be selected for the individual patient following an appropriate examination.

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How Does a Cervical Denneroll Work?

The device creates sustained extension traction while the patient lies on a firm surface. Its position influences which region of the cervical spine receives the greatest traction.

The appropriate placement is not identical for every patient. It may depend on cervical alignment, posture, symptoms, flexibility, treatment goals and relevant examination or imaging findings.

Is a Cervical Denneroll the Same as a Neck Pillow?

No. A conventional neck pillow is generally designed to support the head and neck while resting or sleeping. A Cervical Denneroll is a therapeutic orthotic used for limited traction sessions according to an individualized protocol.

Do not sleep on the device or substitute it for a regular pillow unless a qualified healthcare provider has given you specific instructions.

Why Reverse The Cervical Curve

To understand why the curvatures in our spine are important, we need to take a step back. Let’s look at the human development from infancy.

At birth, our spine is in a C shape. This is the perfect position for us while in the womb to save space. As infants, we don’t have control over our muscles, the balance, or the strength to hold our heads up and require a little support. A few months into this world we gain all of that. Our muscles get stronger, our bodies are not flopping around and we can hold our heads up. While all of this is happening, the spine is developing into an S shape. This is where the lordotic curvature in the neck is born.

The cervical curve is described as lordotic curvature. It is there to help us hold ourselves upright, absorb compression forces, and allow the proper muscle tension in the neck and shoulders. A lot of people are surprised when we tell them that everything in the body is connected. As the spine ossifies, this curvature does even more. It maintains the proper space between the spine, the nerves, and the disks between the vertebras. The denneroll will help prevent the neck hump that is created.

Why Reverse The Cervical Curve With A Pillow

With a decreased or reversed cervical curve, the space that is created naturally is lost. The result is nagging neck and upper back pain, muscle tension, and even headaches. Now you can see, that maintaining the natural curvatures of the spine is a lot more than just the looks. It may have to do with other things that are happening in your life you but don’t know how.

If you’re noticing the following:

• Your head is more forward than the rest of your body
• A neck hump where your neck meets the shoulders
• Recurring headaches
• Nagging neck and shoulder pain that will not go away

What is a Denneroll Pillow

By now, you’re probably wondering what is this Denneroll device, and does it really work for neck humps?

The cervical Denneroll is an apparatus that has been specifically designed, by Chiropractic Biophysics. Because of its design, it can correct the curvature of the neck or cervical spine. It can be thought of as a neck curve corrector block or cervical foam block. Also, easy to use under the supervision and instructions of a licensed healthcare professional, and does not require a whole lot of time.

This provides patients with the opportunity to work on their health passively. No activity or action is required by the patient for the apparatus to work its magic. With the proper instructions and usage of the cervical denneroll, you can improve a lot of things. That hump on the top of your back eliminates headaches and sets you up for better posture.

Chiropractic Neck Pillow Vs Cervical Denneroll

Many times we get this question:

Which one is better and what is the difference between an approved by a chiropractor neck pillow and the cervical denneroll? Does the Denneroll really work?

To begin with, the chiropractic neck pillow is meant to be used while sleeping. The cervical denneroll is designed to be used for a maximum of 20 minutes per day. The difference between the two is in their purpose.

Chiropractic pillow for reversed neck curvature

A chiropractic neck pillow is meant to support your neck and head during sleep. It is there to bridge the gap between the body and the mattress. When you sleep on your back, the gap between your neck and the mattress should be filled. But, without elevating your head. Your head should not be in a flexed position for 6 to 8 hours every day! For people who sleep on their side, a chiropractic neck pillow can be helpful. It should bridge the gap between the shoulders and the neck while also allowing some space for the head to be in a straight line. Again, the head should not be tilted for prolonged periods such as when we sleep.

Does The Cervical Denneroll Really Work?

On the other hand, people tend to misuse their pillows for years. They end up developing anterior head posture, shoulder, jaw, and neck pain, and even daily headaches. That is a sign that your body is fighting against gravity and at the moment it’s losing the battle.

If you are like what we just described above, who wakes up with a sore neck, shoulders, and a headache almost every day, then what you need to do is work on correcting your neck’s curvature and get rid of the neck hump with a denneroll. That is where the denneroll comes into play. Its purpose is to correct the spine’s curvature to bring it closer to returning to its natural curvature. To do this, we recommend getting a proper mobile chiropractic evaluation from our chiropractors to assist you with it. They will provide you with the guidance you need to correct it faster and maintain it.

Simply put, the cervical denneroll pillow, or neck curve corrector block, is used to help correct the reverse cervical curvature. And the pillow is there to support the neck’s curvature while you sleep.

The qeustion is not whether the Denneroll really works, or if the pillow is better. The questions is really, what does your body need to improve?

Research on Cervical Extension Traction

Published studies have evaluated cervical extension traction as one component of multimodal rehabilitation programs. Some studies have reported improvements in cervical alignment and patient outcomes for selected populations, but those findings should not be interpreted as proof that the Cervical Denneroll will help every patient or condition.

Treatment decisions should be based on an individualized clinical assessment.

Who May Be a Candidate?

A chiropractor may consider Cervical Denneroll traction for a patient with an appropriate cervical alignment or postural finding. Suitability cannot be determined from symptoms alone.

An examination—and, when clinically indicated, imaging—helps the provider decide whether the device is appropriate, which size and placement to use, and how long each session should last.

How Long Should It Be Used?

Usage time should be introduced gradually and determined by the prescribing provider. More time is not necessarily better. Stop using the device and contact your provider if it causes concerning or worsening symptoms.

Safety and Professional Guidance

Do not begin Cervical Denneroll traction solely from online instructions. Seek professional evaluation before use, particularly if you have experienced trauma, surgery, neurological symptoms, severe or worsening pain, dizziness, fainting or another condition that could make cervical extension inappropriate.

Stop immediately and seek appropriate medical guidance if use produces severe pain, new numbness or weakness, significant dizziness, vision changes, fainting or other unexpected symptoms.

Where to Buy Traction Device

As mentioned at the beginning of the post, these apparatuses are designed by Chiropractic Biophysics. An international organization that supplies its products to licensed healthcare professionals only. If you’re wondering where to buy a cervical denneroll orthotic pillow but are unsure if it will benefit you, let us know. The worst thing to do is to just jump into something without a proper evaluation. A licensed healthcare professional who has a deeper understanding of the body’s biomechanics can help you.

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Cervical Denneroll Traction Device FAQ

Get Professional Guidance Before Using a Cervical Denneroll

The correct device size, placement and usage schedule depend on your individual findings. PEAKiropractic provides mobile chiropractic evaluations throughout Dallas–Fort Worth and can help determine whether cervical traction is appropriate for you.