Magister Occipivot & Pivotal Therapy Devices

The Magister Occipivot, identified as 00-4502 in the FEI catalog and 1950 in older Magister instructions, is a shaped support for the muscles at the base of the skull. Its raised contact points provide focused support during brief, comfortable positioning sessions recommended by your healthcare professional.

Buy the Occipivot individually by choosing OCCIPIVOT (Part #1950) above. Other pivots and the set are separate selections; choosing an individual device does not include the entire Pivotal Therapy System.

What do I receive when I select Occipivot?

Why choose this individual support?

A specific contact location. The Occipivot is shaped for contact near the back of the head, where the occipital muscles attach. This helps distinguish it from a general neck cushion or a support intended for the lower back.

Simple passive positioning. The device uses your resting position and body weight. There is no pump, electronic controller, or traction-force setting to operate.

A single-piece purchase. If your practitioner has recommended an Occipivot, you can order that component without buying additional cervical, thoracic, or lumbar supports. Match the product name and reference number to the recommendation before ordering.

Price, availability, and free shipping

Select your device to see its current price and availability above. We offer free U.S. shipping with no minimum order. For an order covered by free shipping, the displayed item price is the delivered price before applicable tax.

Buying for a clinic? Check the quantity offer displayed with your selection before checkout. For delivery timing, destination questions, or help matching an older part number, contact Balego.

Compare the pivotal therapy options.

Each support has its own shape and intended contact area. Choose the component your practitioner recommends rather than assuming every pivot works in the same position.

Common buying and use questions

Is Occipivot 1950 the same product as 00-4502?

Both references identify the Occipivot: 1950 appears in the earlier Magister system instructions, while 00-4502 identifies it in documentation. These numbers do not identify the cervical pivot or the complete set.

What is the difference between Occipivot and cervical pivot?

The Occipivot concentrates contact at the base of the skull. The cervical pivot is a different contour for contact with the neck’s cervical muscles. They are separate components, not size options for one device.

Which side faces up?

Place the flat side down. The contoured side and raised fingertip-style contacts face the user, with the base of the skull resting on the contact points. Follow the supplied instructions and have your practitioner check your positioning if you cannot find a pain-free position.

How long should I use it, and can I sleep on it?

The instructions describe an initial trial of no more than a couple of minutes, followed by gradual increases directed by a healthcare professional. Treat it as a session-based therapy support, not an overnight pillow; the instructions do not establish overnight use. Stop if positioning causes pain.

Is Occipivot a cervical traction device?

It provides passive support and does not display or control traction force. A device such as the Saunders Cervical Home Traction System uses a pump and gauge to apply prescribed force. Do not substitute an Occipivot for prescribed measured traction. Our Saunders setup guide explains the system’s controls and positioning.

Does a pivotal therapy set contain four or five pieces?

Packages differ. The 1955 set described on this page contains four pivots, as listed above. A five-piece package also includes the Standard Thoracic Pivot. Compare the actual component list when shopping; the word “set” alone does not identify its contents.

Need help choosing the correct ordering reference? Ask our product support team before placing your order. Questions about persistent symptoms or whether this support is appropriate belong with your healthcare professional.