Inflatable/deflatable pillow for the 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 and an inflation device (3) connected to the pillow. The pillow is adapted for interpositioning between a patient's head and a head rest and supports the neck and sides of the patients 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 through a repetitive cycle utilising a two channel inflation/deflation input to the pillow. Such movement of the patient's occiput gently moves the patient's neck to alleviate or prevent pain.