GLAZ head cushion: the detail that determines whether the patient can relax
In the supine position, resting the head directly on the treatment table leaves the neck extended and places tension on the suboccipital muscles: the patient can tolerate it, but cannot fully relax. A flat cushion of the correct height neutralises this extension and allows the cervical muscles to release tension. In manual therapy, this is not simply about comfort; it is essential for effective treatment, as palpation is less accurate when the neck is tense.
GLAZ is a low-profile head cushion designed to provide support without excessive elevation. Cushions that are too high create the opposite problem — sustained cervical flexion — which can become equally uncomfortable during longer treatment sessions.