Range®
Headaches, neck tension, shoulder strain - it's often the same three muscles driving all of it. The Range is the Secondary Core™ system: clinical precision you can use at home.
DESCRIPTION
Whether you spend hours at a screen, drive frequently, carry a bag or a child on one side, or just hold stress in your neck and shoulders, the tension usually shows up the same way: headaches, migraines, jaw pain, or chronic tightness through the upper body. The source is likely a chain of compensations your body has been making for years.
When the shoulders round forward, the head follows. The pectoralis minor and suboccipital muscles tighten to adapt, and the upper trapezius is forced to work overtime stabilizing a head and shoulder position it was never meant to hold long-term. Each muscle makes the others worse. To improve it, you need to address all three.
The Range was designed by a physical therapist specifically for this chain. Every session is guided step-by-step in the free app.
Made in the USA, its three patented precision tips are engineered to reach the distinct suboccipital muscle groups at the base of the skull, each sitting at a different distance from the cervical spine and each requiring its own angle of contact to release fully. Most alternatives, including generic massage tools, are rounded and rougher-edged: shapes that spread pressure out instead of directing it. For the pectoralis minor and upper trapezius, the precision and depth of Range's tips allow the sustained pressure a physical therapist would apply by hand, something a generic massage ball can't replicate.
The result is clinical-level release across the three muscle groups most responsible for neck pain, headaches, forward head posture, rounded shoulders, tech neck, and jaw tension, at home and without a clinic visit.
This tension doesn't start in the upper body. Tight hip flexors pull the pelvis forward, which shifts load up the entire chain and ultimately lands in the neck, shoulders, and head. The Range addresses where that tension ends up. For those dealing with both upper and lower body tension, it works in sequence with the Hip Hook and Orbit as part of a complete release system.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
The Range: Targeted release for upper body muscles
Free Aletha Companion App: Step-by-step guidance from a physical therapist; available on iPhone only
PT Customer Support: Real physical therapists and movement specialists answer your questions
WILL THIS WORK FOR ME?
The upper trapezius, suboccipitals, and pectoralis minor are the three muscles most responsible for tension headaches, neck stiffness, and shoulder strain. When these muscles stay tight, relief from massage, stretching, and heat remains temporary. The Range gives you clinical-depth access to all three, at home, on your schedule.
What's your body telling you?
Tension in 3 overlooked muscles may be the source of discomfort, restriction, or pain.
UPPER TRAPEZIUS
The upper trapezius is a large muscle that runs from the base of your skull down to the top of your shoulder. When the neck and shoulders are pulled forward, the upper trap develops tension. That tension restricts the natural rotation of your shoulder blade, which your arm depends on to lift fully overhead.
SUBOCCIPITALS
80% of your neck rotation starts at the base of your skull. That tight feeling is likely your suboccipital muscles, a small group of muscles where your neck meets your head. Modern technology use shortens these muscles over time. When they're tense, they limit how far you can turn, and they're one of the most common hidden causes of headaches.
PECTORALIS MINOR
That forward shoulder isn't just a posture habit; it's usually a muscle problem. The pec minor, a small muscle deep in your chest, attaches directly to the front of your shoulder. When it tightens, it physically pulls the shoulder forward. Left unchecked, tension in this muscle can contribute to shoulder pain, neck pain, and reduced mobility when lifting your arms overhead.
Proven Results
84% felt less muscle tension
More than 8 out of 10 customers reported a decrease in muscle tightness.
57% experienced reduced pain levels
More than half of customers reported a decrease in pain.
62% reported better flexibility
More than 6 out of 10 customers felt they could achieve an increased range of motion.
80% improvement in quality of life
8 out of 10 customers said their day-to-day quality of life increased.
*Based on a survey of 377 Aletha customers. User-reported experiences. Individual results may vary.
Tension in these muscles can contribute to pain
Is the Range for you? Find out.
Designed to Replace My Fingers
"After 25 years of clinical practice and treating thousands of patients, I kept finding the same hidden pattern, tight muscles driving pain that no one was addressing. I designed the Range to give you the same deep release my patients get in my office, in the comfort of your own home."
Christine Annie, MPT - Founder of Aletha
Your Personal PT, in Your Pocket
Included: Free companion app
The free Aletha app was designed by a physical therapist to guide you through every release session. It shows you exactly where to place the Range, how much pressure to apply, and times your 90-second release automatically. You’ll never wonder if you’re doing it right.
*iOS (iphone Compatible Only)
Their Pain Was Real. So Are Their Results.
