Custom orthotic neck curve builder system

Abstract

An orthotic pillow system made up of a specialized pillow with selectively-replaceable building portions. The pillow is configured to assist patients to obtain relief from symptoms by naturally replacing the curve in the cervical portion of their spines. The pillow, which is preferably made from a foam material, enables the cervical curve of the neck to be built up over time as inserts are placed in the pillow and beneath the head of a patient.

1 . A spinal orthosis system comprising: 
 a pillow having a body said body defining a depression;    an insert configured for placement within said depression, said insert having a preselected shape and size.    
   
   
       2 . The spinal orthosis system of  claim 1  wherein said insert is inserted into said depression through an opening within said pillow.  
   
   
       3 . The spinal orthosis system of  claim 1  wherein said pillow and said inserts are made of a foam material.  
   
   
       4 . The spinal orthosis system of  claim 1  wherein said pillow is covered with a spaced gel foam material.  
   
   
       5 . The spinal orthosis system of  claim 1  wherein said system contains a plurality of pre-selected inserts each of said inserts dimensioned to provide a designated therapeutic result.