Inventor - Dr. Larry Gilliam

After obtaining his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1971, Dr. Gilliam, board certified in Emergency Medicine, practiced for more than twenty years at the Florida Hospital in Orlando. He then returned to his home state of Tennessee where he continues providing emergency care in a local hospital in the Chattanooga area.

Dr. Gilliam is involved with his wife and family, his church, boating and tennis. Recently he competed in the local and state finals in the Senior Olympics and won several gold medals in track and field and singles tennis. He has a special interest in wellness and fitness and NeckPro was thus borne out of necessity from his own struggle with neck pain. After being diagnosed with two cervical herniated discs, Dr. Gilliam began using the only available cervical traction unit. He soon became very displeased because it was so cumbersome and awkward. He then began his own efforts to develop a better, improved, more user- friendly and effective cervical traction method. Some 18 months later and several changes in method, design and operative techniques, NeckPro was finalized and now is available to provide the best in cervical traction therapy.

Testimonials

Dear NeckPro,

I'd like to send you an enthusiastic testimonial regarding the at-home NeckPro. I have been in chiropractic practice for 16 years and have dispensed 100's of over-the-door water and weight bag units with few results, save the complaints of difficulty of use and "can't I hurt myself with that?".

I have given out 8 NeckPros in the past 4 months and the results, as well as compliance, has been astounding. No more long winded, 15 minute demonstrations and admonitions to get help when using it. It's proven invaluable for geriatric patients for which other devices were untenable, and it actually offers substantial relief after office treatments end.

Thank you so much for your well thought out product!!

Jay Kennedy

Dear Friend:

After having an MRI and finding that I had a deteriorating disk in my neck and also a pinched nerve, I was told by my orthopedist that surgery was the next step. He suggested a block and tackle device, but I was unable to find one.

So, I purchased a NeckPro at the drugstore to see if I could obtain any relief from the pain, numbness and loss of strength I was having in my arm and hand. After two uses of the NeckPro for 15 minutes each, I began seeing positive results. Two weeks later, the pain and numbness were gone and the strength was beginning to return to my arm and hand.

I would highly recommend the NECK-PRO to anyone with neck and shoulder problems before opting for surgery or any kind of invasive procedure.

Sincerely, Leland M. Hatfield

I would like to personally thank you for the NeckPro. Although I am fortunate not to have anatomic vertebral pathology, tension headaches are an unfortunate reality. With occasional use of the NeckPro for as little as 5 or 10 minutes, the relief of tension headaches is now a reality.

 

Good luck with marketing your new invention. When the word gets out, they will sell themselves.

 

John S. Aggers, MD

 

 

Thanks so much for the NeckPro, it is great. I couldn't wait to try out your product as I was in a lot of pain, and taking three different pain killers/muscle relaxers every day.


Since I have been using the NeckPro twice a day, I have been able to stop taking my pain medications. It is amazing how much relief your device has given me. Sure the kids laugh at me, but who cares!

It may look weird, but it works wonders!

Thanks again,
Jan Smart
Florida

 
 

Dear Dr. Gilliam:

 

I am writing to congratulate you for developing the therapeutic cervical traction device. I also wanted you to know how much your NeckPro helped me to stay active in doing volunteer work and playing sports.

 

At age 65, I started playing volleyball and other sports in the Senior Games. I found that some sports irritated my arthritic neck, and the only way I could get relief would be to apply some form of traction. After going through therapy at a local hospital several times, I purchased a traction device that applied traction by filling a bag with water and hanging over a door. This was not very efficient; as a set amount of water did not supply the exact amount of traction I needed on any given day.

 

With the NeckPro, I can quickly and easily apply the right amount of traction to get the relief I need. Now at age 79, I feel confident that I will be able to continue participating in Senior Games. With the help of the NeckPro, I believe I will be able to play table tennis, badminton and swim for many more years.

 

If I become aware of anyone that experiences the same cervical problems that I do, I will certainly recommend that they try the NeckPro to keep them active.

 

Sincerely,

 

Gene Blaes

 

 

Just over a year ago I fell and compressed four vertebrae in my back. I was visiting a chiropractor four and five times a week to relieve the pain. I also experienced extreme sensitivity in my shoulder and back and numbness in my hands and feet. I had some trouble returning to work because clothing caused pain in my shoulder and back.

 

I purchased your NeckPro and began using it every other day for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. I was able to reduce my chiropractor visits to once a week within three months and stopped taking pain medicine for my shoulder and back. I was able to return to work soon after with only mild problems with sensitivity.

 

I am still working with my chiropractor and using the NeckPro as I need it. I want to thank you for the NeckPro and all it has to help me through this experience.

 

Tom Armstrong