I have been using the Iron Neck a bit more consistently lately, so I thought I’d provide some updates on my progress or lack thereof.
First and foremost, I have been using it at its most basic level: retraction, rotation, and walking rotations. The reason for this is that I have a neck herniation, and I haven’t received clear guidance on whether this is safe to use with my condition or which exercises are recommended.
When I reached out for advice, they sent me some general links and suggested purchasing advanced training videos. My main concern was understanding if I could use this device safely given my specific injury and how to do so properly. I didn’t receive a definitive answer, so I can’t say with certainty whether this is helping me. There’s also a possibility it could be making things worse. My physical therapist advised against using it, citing a lack of sufficient studies.
Regarding pain and progress, I haven’t noticed any significant improvement so far. I still experience pain nearly every day, and some days it becomes quite intense. I can’t be sure if the device is contributing to this, although there was one occasion when the pain worsened after using it. I may have used too much resistance during the rotation exercise. Since then, I avoid adding resistance on the rotational part. However, it wouldn’t be fair to blame the device entirely since I don’t know for sure if it caused the increased pain.
I think my neck muscles may be getting stronger, but I’m unsure if that benefits my particular injury. I remain vulnerable to pain and continue to feel weakness in the neck area. Perhaps there are other exercises better suited for herniation, but I didn’t receive proper guidance on that.
The company recently released the Iron Neck 3.0, just months after I purchased my 2.0. I was a little disappointed since, had I known, I might have waited for the newer, lighter, and smaller version.
I reached out to them and was offered a 10% discount for the new device. Considering I had already spent nearly $600 on the previous model, a 10% discount wasn’t a compelling reason to buy another one. I certainly don’t need two Iron Neck units.
An upgrade path allowing existing customers to return their current device for a better discount would have been appreciated. Having just recently purchased the 2.0, I felt somewhat let down by the situation.
That said, despite these frustrations, my update remains honest. If my neck pain had improved significantly, I would say so — regardless of the company’s handling of upgrades.
Much like my first review, I can neither recommend nor discourage this product. I haven’t experienced the kind of improvements some people describe. At the same time, it hasn’t obviously caused harm as far as I can tell. Buying this device still feels like a gamble, especially given the lack of clear results so far and the cost involved. According to my therapists, this was an expensive experiment that hasn’t yet delivered the hoped-for benefits.
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