Cervical traction, redesigned

Somewhere for
your neck to finally rest.

The Cradle cups your jaw and collarbone in contoured memory foam, gently tractioning the cervical spine so the muscles that hold your head up all day can let go — ten minutes, twice a day.

Shop the Cradle $58.00 · one size, fully adjustable
The Cradle, a mint-and-stone cervical traction collar, shown at an angle

Sound familiar?

Your head weighs about twelve pounds. Your neck wasn't built to hold it at a tilt.

Every degree you look down multiplies the load on your cervical spine, and your muscles quietly pick up the difference. That's why "just relax your shoulders" doesn't work — and why the ache keeps coming back by mid-afternoon.

Stiff before lunch

Tight through the back of the neck by mid-morning, no matter how you sit.

Headaches at the skull base

A dull ache that starts at the neck and climbs into your temples.

Shoulders creeping up

Catching yourself hunched toward the screen, shoulders near your ears.

zzz

Restless, unsupported sleep

Waking up with a kink because nothing held your neck's natural curve.

Load on the cervical spine, by forward head tilt

Illustrative, based on published cervical-spine posture research
12 lb
Neutral — looking straight ahead
27 lb
15° Checking your phone
40 lb
30° Reading in bed
49 lb
45° Typing at a laptop
60 lb
60° Deep scroll — chin near your chest

That's why five minutes in the Cradle — chin and collarbone fully supported — can undo an afternoon of looking down.

The Cradle worn from the side, with arrows marking the jaw rest, the collarbone rest, and the adjustable strap

Fitting the Cradle

Three points of contact. One motion to lock it in.

01

Rest your jaw

The upper cradle sits under the chin and jawline, taking the head's weight off the upper vertebrae the moment you lean back.

02

Settle the collarbone

The lower wings rest along the collarbone, anchoring the frame so it can't shift as your neck relaxes into the stretch.

03

Dial the strap

A ratcheting strap at the back sets the traction depth in small increments, from a light rest to a fuller stretch.

Dimension diagram of the Cradle: 20.5cm tall, 16.5cm arm, 12.2cm pad width, 12.5cm side pad, 15.5cm strap

Fit & sizing

One frame, adjustable to most necks.

The ratcheting strap covers neck circumferences from 30–46 cm. The shell is a semi-rigid ABS core wrapped in a two-density foam — firmer along the frame, plush where it meets skin.

  • Overall height20.5 cm
  • Arm length16.5 cm
  • Upper pad width12.2 cm
  • Side pad depth12.5 cm
  • Strap length15.5 cm
  • Weight210 g

What it's made of

Built to be worn, not endured.

Sage memory foam

Slow-rebound foam contours to jaw and collarbone on first wear and softens with body heat.

Medical-grade shell

A semi-rigid ABS frame holds its shape under load so the traction stays consistent stretch after stretch.

Ratchet & hook strap

A quiet ratchet dial plus a hook-and-loop back strap for fine and coarse adjustment together.

Necks everywhere agree.

4.8 / 5 average · 2,140 fittings
★★★★★

"Ten minutes before bed and the tightness across my shoulders is just gone. Wish I'd bought this a year ago."

Jordan T. — verified owner
★★★★★

"I work from a laptop all day. The dial makes it easy to start gentle and work up to a deeper stretch."

Priya S. — verified owner
★★★★☆

"Took two nights to find my fit, but once I did — genuinely the best neck stretch I've found."

Marcus L. — verified owner

Questions

Before you fit one.

How long should I wear it? +

Start with 10 minutes, once or twice a day. Most people find that's enough to feel looser through the neck and shoulders; you can build up from there as it becomes familiar.

Will it fit my neck size? +

The ratcheting strap adjusts from 30–46 cm of neck circumference, which fits the large majority of adults. Sizing details are on the box, or write in and we'll help you check.

Is it safe to use every day? +

Yes, for most people — it's designed for daily short sessions. If you have a diagnosed cervical condition, check with your physician before starting.

Can I wash the padding? +

The foam covers are removable and hand-washable. Let them air dry fully before refitting to the shell.