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I don't usually write reviews, but because of the importance of what this item is used for I felt I owe it to others suffering from back problems. I have used other devices and they all work in a similar fashion. I tried the pulley system and the biggest problem with that system was comfort and ease of use. That system was a pain to use. I needed to fill water bags and hang them, so if you want to change the resistance then you would have to stop your session and empty or add water to the bag. It was also a pain to get into since you would need to pull the water bag down and then strap your neck into a very uncomfortable strap system. The other system I used was the Saunders cervical traction unit. I liked the Saunders and actually wanted that system and only chose the ComforTrac due to the reviews on Amazon and the smaller price tag. The only gripes I had with the Saunders was that it did not secure your head very well and it tended to leak slowly and the resistance needed to be constantly adjusted. The plus I give the Saunders is that the strap that goes over your head secures down tightly. The ComforTrac secures your head with rubber pieces that feel like skin. They grip very well and hold your head tightly in place. The strap simply wraps over, overlaps and secures with velcro. So does the Saunders but the sanders has a clip in the middle that helps secure the strap tighter. That really is the only plus the Saunders has over the ComforTrac. The Saunders leaked and when you released the pressure you need to turn a dial on the pump. The ComforTrac does not leak at all! The ComforTrac also releases pressure by pushing a button which feels much easier to use. Both units come in a custom bag. I personally like the bag the ComforTrac comes in much better because it is literally a duffle bag with foam cut to secure the unit in the bag. There is room to add other small items needed such as the manual. My belief is that both the Saunders and the ComforTrac are clearly the best choices and you can't go wrong with either one, but the ComforTrac is the more comfortable unit for a more affordable price.