
How It Works
The Curve Restorer comprises an elastic strap that is pulled into the mid rearward neck as the user
grasps the two forward handles. Pulling with a light force of a few pounds, the user is able to stretch
the neck forward slightly, allowing the two rearward curves to contact the head and shoulder region.
At this point, a series of exercises are performed against resistance coils to strengthen the major
muscles of the neck and upper back.
As the user places the elastic strap to the mid-neck and pulls forward to position the rearward curve
to the skull base and shoulder, approximately 4 pounds of forward pressure is exerted by the elastic
strap on the mid-cervical spine. When the product and patient are positioned in this fashion, and as
the patient maintains forward pull on the handles, a series of exercises is performed. Ten minutes of
daily exercise is sufficient to strengthen the major muscles of the neck and upper back.
Cautions and Considerations
The exercises needed to strengthen the cervical muscles are somewhat strenuous, and like any
exercise routine, need to commence slowly. Patients with unstable cervical spines, or patients
having spines with advanced degenerative changes, are advised only to use this device with the
consent of their doctor.
As with any treatment, good judgment should be exercised. Should symptoms flair, the regimen
should be discontinued until it can be determined that the patient has sufficient healing or capacity
for the exercises.
A patient education and instructional video is included with each unit to teach the exercises.
Calvin Hargis, DC, DABCO, is a 1980 magna cum laude graduate of Palmer Chiropractic School and a
board-certified chiropractic orthopedist. He is a patented inventor with various braces currently in
production. Contact him at drhargis@warwick.net.
Curve Restorer exercises can strengthen the major cervical and upper back muscles.
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The Curve Restorer by Calvin Hargis, DC, DABCO
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