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Method ledger
How Bodyward scores neck stretchers
Each product on the neck stretchers scorecard gets one 0–100 score from the weighted formula below, computed only from published manufacturer specs and dated retailer records; we do not physically test products. The current table covers 21 products across 7 recorded spec fields, refreshed July 4, 2026.
- Scale
- 0-100
- Products
- 21
- Fields
- 7
- Updated
- July 4, 2026
The weights
| Dimension | Weight | Definition | Data source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traction Force Range | 22% | This dimension reads listed traction force from 0 lb to 50 lb; higher numbers score better, while a missing value scores neutral. | Traction Force |
| Inflatable Adjustment | 16% | This dimension checks whether inflatable is listed; yes earns full credit, while no or missing earns zero. | Inflatable |
| Portability | 14% | Listed portable is a presence check — a yes takes full credit, and a no or absent value scores zero. | Portable |
| Avoids Over-Door Setup | 10% | This dimension checks whether over door is listed; yes earns full credit, while no or missing earns zero. | Over Door |
| Heat | 8% | Listed heat is a presence check — a yes takes full credit, and a no or absent value scores zero. | Heat |
| Device Type | 16% | Listed device type is graded on the Foam Pressure Release-to-Pneumatic Supine scale — the higher rungs score best, and a missing value stays neutral. | Device Type |
| Price | 14% | Published listings put price between 24.99 USD to 389 USD; lower numbers score better, and a missing value stays neutral. | Price |
| Total | 100% | All dimensions above sum to the full score. | Published score total |
- #1 Comfier Neck Traction Device with Heat82/100Inflatable Adjustment 16 pts, Portability 14 pts, Price 13 pts
- #2 ComforTrac Cervical Traction Device80/100Traction Force Range 22 pts, Device Type 16 pts, Inflatable Adjustment 16 pts
- #3 Posture Pump Dual Disc Hydrator Neck Model 250078/100Device Type 16 pts, Inflatable Adjustment 16 pts, Portability 14 pts
- #4 DJO Saunders Cervical Traction Device78/100Traction Force Range 22 pts, Device Type 16 pts, Inflatable Adjustment 16 pts
- #5 ZAMAT Cervical Neck Traction Device75/100Inflatable Adjustment 16 pts, Portability 14 pts, Price 13 pts
| Product | Composite | Traction Force Range | Device Type | Inflatable Adjustment | Portability | Price | Avoids Over-Door Setup | Heat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfier Neck Traction Device with Heat | 82/100 | 8.8 points from grade 0.4 | 11.5 points from grade 0.72 | 16 points from grade 1 | 14 points from grade 1 | 13.4 points from grade 0.96 | 10 points from grade 1 | 8 points from grade 1 |
| ComforTrac Cervical Traction Device | 80/100 | 22 points from grade 1 | 16 points from grade 1 | 16 points from grade 1 | 14 points from grade 1 | 2.3 points from grade 0.16 | 10 points from grade 1 | 0 points from grade 0 |
| Posture Pump Dual Disc Hydrator Neck Model 2500 | 78/100 | 13.2 points from grade 0.6 | 16 points from grade 1 | 16 points from grade 1 | 14 points from grade 1 | 9.2 points from grade 0.66 | 10 points from grade 1 | 0 points from grade 0 |
| DJO Saunders Cervical Traction Device | 78/100 | 22 points from grade 1 | 16 points from grade 1 | 16 points from grade 1 | 14 points from grade 1 | 0 points from grade 0 | 10 points from grade 1 | 0 points from grade 0 |
| ZAMAT Cervical Neck Traction Device | 75/100 | 8.8 points from grade 0.4 | 13.1 points from grade 0.82 | 16 points from grade 1 | 14 points from grade 1 | 13.4 points from grade 0.96 | 10 points from grade 1 | 0 points from grade 0 |
What the score bands mean
Score bands80+ strong60–79 solidBelow 60 limited fit
- 80+: strong marks on the heaviest dimensions with few weak lines in the listed specs.
- 60–79: competitive on most scored inputs, with at least one clearly weaker dimension.
- Below 60: trails this field on the inputs weighted most; the product cards list exactly where.
Source hierarchy
Published manufacturer specifications rank first, dated retailer records second; marketing claims without a checkable figure are excluded from scoring. Missing values never earn invented numbers; they are labeled “not listed - neutral 50” and take the neutral 50 grade the weight definitions describe.
- DJO Global
- Performance Health
- Pronex
- Posture Pump
- DMI
- Carex
- The Neck Hammock
- RESTCLOUD
- Scored product catalog
Retrieved · Built
- Posture Pump2026-07-04Source record
- Scored product catalog2026-07-04Source record
- Carex2026-07-01Source record
- DJO Global2026-07-01Source record
- DMI2026-07-01Source record
Update history
- Rankings rebuilt from the refreshed catalog: 21 neck stretchers re-scored on 7 published spec fields, traction force range first.