Neck Shaper Kit

The Neck Shaper Kit | Spinal Fitness & Exercise

Colour tells you the density at a glance across the Neck and Back Shaper rolls: blue is soft, orange is medium, maroon is hard.

The Neck Shaper Kit is built to honor Dr. Scherger's legacy who worked with many NFL teams including New England Patriots, NY Giants, Dallas Cowboys and NY Jets. He explained ideal curvature based on mathematical concepts and coined the term "Spinal Fitness", which inspired the development of the larger product family that also includes the Power Cushion, Back Trac, Neck Rolls, Lumbar Rolls, and Force Applicators.

The true cause of back pain is loss of curvature + gravity that tightens muscles, pinches nerves, restricts movement, and decreases blood flow. But it all begins with the neck. The neck is such a forgotten and abused part of your body. We use the neck for hours a day leaning forward at the desk and looking down texting and nothing is being done to reverse the effects of those repetitive positions and movements.

The solution begins by using the Neck Shaper. The device fits comfortably on the face with a forehead and chin rest. The force is applied with the bar placed at a mathematical position between the forehead and chin. The user can grip the Neck Shaper with or without the bar and apply force with hands, bar weights or resistance bands. With the Neck Shaper resting on the face the user performs the Neck Flexion exercise as demonstrated above.

Step 01:  In standing position, with feet hip-width apart, keep shoulders down, back, and relaxed. Stretch neck gently backwards, looking up in a fully extended position.

Step 02:  Hold Neck Shaper on face with or without bar/bands/weights, and apply gentle force.

Step 03:  Keep applying force, and use neck muscles to move against resistance, and slowly drop chin to the level position. This is just like nodding your head versus pushing forward.

Step 04:  With chin in the level position, relax muscles and push straight back with Neck Shaper, keeping the chin level.

Train it safely

Neck muscles respond to gentle, controlled resistance — never force, never speed. Begin with hands-only force before adding the bar, bands, or weights; keep every repetition slow and pain-free; and stop at any dizziness, sharp pain, numbness, or tingling. If you have a neck injury, disc condition, or are under care for a cervical issue, clear this training with your provider first. Technique video: How to Use the Neck Shaper.

My experience

When I started, I couldn’t lie over the rollers for the full 20 minutes. I began at 5 minutes and worked up as my body stopped guarding.

I still adjust. If I have exerted myself substantially — digging in the garden, a bunch of awkward heavy lifting, or something that wrenched my back — I reduce the roller diameter and soften the density. Some days I swap between three different sizes within a single 20-minute session.