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Orthopedic Sleep-Pillow

Orthopedic Sleep-Pillow

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Relavie — Product Details
Ideal For
  • Dizziness, heart palpitations, or reflux with no clear diagnosis
  • Chronic neck tension with autonomic symptoms
  • Medications like PPIs or beta blockers aren't providing enough relief
  • Vagus nerve compression at the upper cervical spine (C1/C2)
  • Forward head posture and tech neck
  • Panic attacks, brain fog, or chronic fatigue related to neck tension
  • Physical therapy helps short-term, but symptoms return within 48 hours
What's Included
  • Thera Pillow
  • USB-C Charging Cable
  • USB-C Power Adapter
  • Premium Carrying Case
  • Thera Pillow User Manual
  • Free 10-Step Posture Guide
  • 60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Full Specifications
  • Therapeutic Angle: 26°
  • 3 Heat Levels — 99°F / 113°F / 131°F
  • 3 Vibration Levels — Low / Medium / High
  • Memory Foam Core
  • 15-Minute Daily Use
  • Auto Shut-Off After 30 Minutes
  • 15.7 × 10.6 × 3.9 in
  • 1.65 lbs
  • 12W / 5V, USB Powered
  • 60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Shipping, Returns & Guarantee
  • Processing Time: 1–2 Business Days
  • Shipping Time: 5–8 Business Days
  • 60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee — try the Thera Pillow at home risk-free. If you're not satisfied, reach out to us and we'll make it right.
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Relavie — Science-Backed Benefits

Science-Backed Benefits

  • Decompresses the vagus nerve at the upper cervical spine (C1/C2), where it exits the skull and is most vulnerable to pressure
  • Releases the deep suboccipital muscles that can compress the vagus nerve after years of poor posture, potentially contributing to dizziness, heart palpitations, and reflux
  • Supports healthy vagal tone and helps your body shift from a state of chronic stress back into rest-and-digest mode
  • Gradually restores the natural cervical curve (lordosis) to help keep the vagus nerve free from long-term compression
  • Decompresses the vagus nerve at C1/C2
  • Releases deep muscles that compress the nerve
  • Supports healthy vagal tone and rest mode
  • Restores the natural cervical curve
Relavie — 3-in-1 Therapy

3‑in‑1 Vagus Nerve Therapy: Heat, Traction & Vibration — in the right order

Heat therapy applied to the neck

Adjustable Heat Therapy

Targeted heat helps loosen the deep fascia and suboccipital muscles at C1/C2 that may be compressing the vagus nerve. Without this first step, traction alone can't reach the source of the compression.

Cervical decompression at a 26-degree angle

26° Cervical Decompression

The 26° traction angle is precisely aligned with where the vagus nerve exits the base of the skull. It creates space between the cervical vertebrae and helps relieve direct pressure on the nerve.

Vibration therapy targeting the neck area

Adjustable Vibration Therapy

Four alternating vibration patterns target trigger points in the deep neck muscles that can keep your nervous system stuck in overdrive. This helps support vagal tone and encourages your body to shift back into a calm, relaxed state.

Heat therapy applied to the neck

Adjustable Heat Therapy

Targeted heat helps loosen the deep fascia and suboccipital muscles at C1/C2 that may be compressing the vagus nerve. Without this first step, traction alone can't reach the source of the compression.

Cervical decompression at a 26-degree angle

26° Cervical Decompression

The 26° traction angle is precisely aligned with where the vagus nerve exits the base of the skull. It creates space between the cervical vertebrae and helps relieve direct pressure on the nerve.

Vibration therapy targeting the neck area

Adjustable Vibration Therapy

Four alternating vibration patterns target trigger points in the deep neck muscles that can keep your nervous system stuck in overdrive. This helps support vagal tone and encourages your body to shift back into a calm, relaxed state.

Relavie — Value & Settings

Cheaper than a single specialist visit. And it targets the root cause, not just the symptoms.

Cardiologist, ENT, neurologist, gastroenterologist. PPIs, beta blockers, antihistamines. Months of appointments, copays, and medications that mask the symptoms but never address the compression in your neck. The Thera Pillow costs less than a single specialist copay — and works every day on the exact spot no doctor looks at: the upper cervical spine, where your vagus nerve may be getting compressed. No appointments. No copays. No waitlists. Just 15 minutes a day, from home.

Customize every session to how you feel

Choose your heat level. Choose your vibration intensity. Find the combination that works for your neck — whether you need gentle relaxation after a long day or deeper pressure to release chronic tension. Three heat levels, three vibration intensities, nine ways to tailor your therapy.

Thera Pillow control panel with heat and vibration buttons
Relavie — Testimonials

Doctors and therapists recommend Relavie

Dr. Marcus Reid

Dr. Marcus Reid

Board-Certified Neurologist · Autonomic Nervous System, Boston, MA

"Many of my patients present with dizziness, heart palpitations, and reflux all at once. The EKG comes back clean. The endoscopy is normal. But when I examine the upper cervical spine, I almost always find compression around C1/C2. The combination of 26° traction and deep heat targets exactly that area. It's the approach I recommend to my patients with autonomic symptoms."

Dr. Katherine Ellis

Dr. Katherine Ellis

Board-Certified Neurologist · Vagus Nerve Stimulation & Functional Disorders, San Diego, CA

"Omeprazole for the reflux. Metoprolol for the palpitations. Meclizine for the dizziness. Three medications for three symptoms — all controlled by the same nerve. As long as the vagus nerve is under pressure at its cervical exit point, you're only treating symptoms. The Thera Pillow is the only device I've seen that addresses all three factors at once: heat, decompression, and nerve stimulation."

Dr. Nadine Rawlings

Dr. Nadine Rawlings, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy · Vagus Nerve Therapy & Autonomic Regulation, Austin, TX

"When patients come to me with panic attacks, brain fog, and chronic fatigue, the first thing I check is the neck. The suboccipital muscles at C1 and C2 are tight in almost every single one of them. 15 minutes of daily decompression with heat and vibration does more than a weekly session in my office, because the body gets a chance to reset its vagal tone every single day."

Relavie — Comparison

How Relavie compares to other solutions

See how the Thera Pillow stacks up against other devices on the market — massagers, traction devices, heating pads — and prescription medication.

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Other Devices
Rx Meds
Long-lasting relief
No side effects
Relieves nerve pressure
Combines 3 therapies
Reaches deep tension
Designed for comfort
Backed by 20+ studies
One-time cost
Relavie — FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Thera Pillow work?

The Thera Pillow combines three therapies in one device: cervical traction at a 26° angle, deep heat up to 131°F, and vibration massage in four patterns.

The traction decompresses the upper cervical spine at C1/C2, where the vagus nerve exits the skull. The heat helps loosen the deep fascia and suboccipital muscles that may be compressing the nerve. The vibration supports vagal tone and targets trigger points in the surrounding tissue. All three work together in the right sequence.

Can the Thera Pillow help with heart palpitations?

The vagus nerve controls the SA and AV nodes of your heart, playing a key role in regulating heart rhythm. When the vagus nerve is compressed at the upper cervical spine, its protective anti-arrhythmic function may be impaired, which can contribute to premature beats and palpitations.

The Thera Pillow decompresses this exact area and supports the restoration of healthy vagal tone. Many of our users report that their palpitations became noticeably less frequent after 3 to 6 weeks of daily use.

Important: Heart palpitations should always be evaluated by a cardiologist first. The Thera Pillow is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment.

Can the Thera Pillow help with dizziness?

Dizziness can be linked to the vagus nerve in several ways: through disrupted blood pressure regulation, faulty proprioceptive signals from tense neck muscles, or the anatomical proximity of the vagal nuclei to the vestibular nerve in the brainstem.

The Thera Pillow addresses all three pathways simultaneously. The traction decompresses the vagus nerve, the heat releases tense neck muscles whose faulty signals can confuse the vestibular system, and the vibration supports vagal tone to help stabilize blood pressure regulation.

If your dizziness has been evaluated by an ENT and neurologist and came back as "no findings" or "unknown origin," it may be worth looking at the neck.

Can the Thera Pillow help with acid reflux and silent reflux?

The lower esophageal sphincter is controlled by the vagus nerve. When the vagus is compressed, the sphincter may relax uncontrollably, allowing stomach contents to rise. This may also explain why PPIs like omeprazole don't work well for roughly 30% of reflux patients: they reduce acid, but the sphincter dysfunction remains.

The Thera Pillow decompresses the vagus nerve at its exit point and supports the restoration of normal sphincter function. Especially with silent reflux (globus sensation, throat clearing, chronic cough) that barely responds to PPIs, users report significant improvement.

Can the Thera Pillow help with fatigue, brain fog, and panic attacks?

When the vagus nerve can't function properly, your autonomic nervous system may get stuck in sympathetic overdrive. Your body can't shift into rest mode. The result: chronic fatigue, brain fog, restlessness, and panic attacks — even though every test comes back "normal."

The Thera Pillow targets the compression that may be driving this chronic stress response, and supports vagal tone — the key to switching your body back into rest-and-digest mode. Many users describe being able to think clearly and sleep through the night for the first time in months after just a few weeks of use.

What does my neck have to do with my heart, stomach, and balance?

The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It originates in the brainstem, exits at the base of the skull, and runs directly past the atlas and axis vertebrae (C1/C2) through your neck before branching into the heart, lungs, stomach, and intestines.

It simultaneously controls your heart rhythm, your esophageal sphincter, your digestion, and your stress response. When it's compressed at this one spot in the neck, it can send disrupted signals to all of these organs at once. That's why heart palpitations, reflux, and dizziness so often show up together.

How do I use the Thera Pillow?
  1. Plug the included USB-C cable into the pillow.
  2. Press and hold the massage or heat button for 5 seconds until the light turns on.
  3. Press the buttons again to cycle through massage speeds and heat settings.
  4. Lie down and enjoy your 15-minute session.
How long should I use the Thera Pillow?

We recommend starting with 15 minutes a day so your neck can adjust to the traction. Over time, you can work your way up to a full 30-minute session. The Thera Pillow automatically shuts off after 30 minutes. Most users report noticeable changes after 2 to 4 weeks of daily use.

How should I clean the Thera Pillow?

The fabric is oil- and dust-resistant. We recommend wiping down the Thera Pillow with a disinfecting wipe after each use, as the cover is not machine washable.

Is it safe for everyone to use?

The Thera Pillow was designed to work for all body types regardless of age or gender. If you experience serious symptoms such as fainting, chest pain, or neurological deficits, please consult your doctor before use. The Thera Pillow is not a substitute for medical diagnosis — it supports the natural balance of your nervous system.