Medical apparatus for relief of pain

摘要

Medical apparatus ( 1 ) for the relief, treatment and/or prevention of neck or back pain comprises a fluid inflatable support pillow ( 2 ) and an inflation device ( 3 ) connected to the pillow ( 2 ) The pillow ( 2 ) is adapted for interpositioning between a patient's head and a head rest ( 24 ) and supports the neck ( 23 ) and sides of the patient's head. The inflation device ( 3 ) includes a pump ( 4 ) and control means, such as a timer, for controlling the inflation and the deflation of the pillow ( 2 ) through a repetitive cycle utilizing two fluid inputs to the volumes of the pillow. Such movement of the patient's occiput ( 22 ) gently moves the patient's neck ( 23 ) to alleviate or prevent pain.