What people are saying
4.8 out of 5. Individual experiences may vary
The knot at the base of my skull is the one place I could never get to. Ten minutes on this and it finally lets go.
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Marlene, 46
Verified buyer
First go was a lot, so I started at two minutes like it says. Now I am up to twelve and it feels great.
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Duncan, 52
Verified
No charging, no holding it up, no noise. I lie on the floor after work and that is the whole routine.
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Elise, 38
Verified buyer
Sound familiar?
If the tight spot at the base of your skull never goes...
You cannot reach it yourself
Your fingers get close and then give out. The one spot that needs pressure is the one you cannot press.
The screen day ends the same way
By the evening the neck and shoulders are set solid, and rolling your head around does nothing at all.
The motorized one missed the spot
It is loud, you have to hold it up the whole time, and it still does not get in under the base of the skull.
Fourteen Nodes. Your Head Does the Pressing.
How the pressure works, how long to lie on it, and what to expect the first time. Individual experiences may vary.
14
nodes set in pairs, from the skull down to the upper back
0
batteries, cords or motors to deal with
2-15
minutes per session, starting short and building up
I lie on it on the floor while the kettle boils. Two minutes the first week, ten now, and the end of a screen day feels a lot different than it used to.
Hector, 44 - Verified Customer
The difference
Manual acupressure vs. a powered neck massager
This occipital release tool
The weight of your own head, held steady
You lie down on it and let go
The nodes sit right under that spot
Nothing to charge and nothing to break
A powered neck massager
A motor buzzing across the surface
You hold it in position the whole time
Awkward to angle into on your own
Charging, batteries and parts that fail
This occipital release tool
A powered neck massager
Where the pressure comes from
Body weight
Motorized
Your hands
Hands free
Hands on
The base of the skull
Sits under it
Hard to reach
Upkeep
Nothing to charge
Needs charging
Questions, answered
Everything you might be wondering
01What does this actually do, and what does it not do?
You lie back on it and 14 rigid nodes press into the muscle at the base of the skull, along the back of the neck and across the upper trapezius. The pressure is the weight of your own head, which is what makes it hands free. Here is the part most sellers leave out: it presses on muscle, and that is all it does. It does not pull, stretch or straighten anything in your neck, and a rigid set of nodes cannot do that no matter how it is marketed. If that is what you are after, this is the wrong product and we would rather say so now.
02How long should I lie on it?
Start at 2 to 5 minutes and add a minute at a time across the following sessions, up to a maximum of 15 minutes. Two or three sessions a day is plenty. Building up gradually is not a formality: going straight to the maximum on the first day is the single most common reason people decide a tool like this is not for them.
03Is it intense the first time?
Yes, and we would rather tell you now than have you find out on the floor. Rigid nodes on muscle that has been tight for months feel like a lot on the first go. It should read as firm pressure, never as sharp or shooting. If it does, get off it, shorten the session and try again another day.
04Where do I lie down to use it?
Any firm flat surface works: the floor, a firm mattress, a sofa seat. Lie back so the top pair of nodes sits just under the base of the skull and let your head settle rather than pushing into it. A softer surface takes some of the pressure out, which is a handy way to make the first few sessions gentler while you get used to it.
05Is there anyone who should not use it?
Do not use it over broken skin, bruising, a recent injury or an area you have had surgery on. Speak to a healthcare professional first if you are pregnant, if you get dizzy or lightheaded, or if you have neck discomfort that persists or came on suddenly. Stop if anything feels sharp rather than firm. Wipe it clean with a damp cloth and let it dry.
06Is this a medical device?
No. General wellness and comfort device. Not a medical device and not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any condition. What it does is apply steady pressure to tight muscle in a spot you cannot easily reach with your hands, and that is the honest description of it.
07How does shipping and the guarantee work?
Orders are processed within 1 to 3 business days, and standard delivery then takes 5 to 10 business days, so most orders arrive within 6 to 13 business days in total. Standard shipping is free, and you will get a confirmation email with a tracking number as soon as your order is on its way. Every order is also covered by our 100-day guarantee, counted from the day it arrives: sleep on it, use it, live with it. If it is not right for you, email info@sweet-sleep.co with your order number and we will make it right. One-time purchase, no subscription and no automatic charges, ever.
08What if it is not for me?
Try it risk-free. If it is not the one, just reach out and we are happy to help and make it right. One-time purchase, no subscription and no surprise charges.
Still have a question? Just reach out, we're happy to help.
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Our promise
Love it or your money back.
Give it a couple of weeks of short sessions, building up a minute at a time, and see how the end of a screen day feels. If it is not the one, we have got you, no hassle and no fuss. One-time purchase, no subscription, ever.
Add to cartGeneral wellness and comfort device. Not a medical device and not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any condition. Do not use over injury, broken skin or recent surgery. Speak to a healthcare professional if pregnant or in persistent discomfort.
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