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A device for exerting force between two portions of the human anatomy, such as a back or neck. The device includes an upper brace for attachment to an upper portion of the human anatomy and a lower brace for attachment to a lower portion of the human anatomy. The first and the second fluid containin

A device for exerting force between two portions of the human anatomy, such as a back or neck. The device includes an upper brace for attachment to an upper portion of the human anatomy and a lower brace for attachment to a lower portion of the human anatomy. The first and the second fluid containing cylinder, each cylinder having a lower portion and a telescopically extendable upper portion, have attachment means thereon and extend generally in a longitudinal direction of a patient. The first cylinder upper portion is attached to the upper brace, the first cylinder lower portion is attached to the lower brace. The second cylinder upper portion is attached to the upper brace and the second cylinder lower portion is attached to the lower brace. The first and second cylinders are positioned on opposite sides of the human anatomy with the fluid within the cylinders being compressive and under compression providing a constant force urging the upper brace away from the lower brace. The upper brace has an articulation mechanism for providing mobility to the patient.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A device for exerting force between two portions of a human anatomy, such as the back or neck, comprising:an upper brace having means for attachment to an upper portion of the human anatomy;a lower brace having means for attachment to a lower portion of the human anatomy;

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A device for exerting force between two portions of a human anatomy, such as the back or neck, comprising:an upper brace having means for attachment to an upper portion of the human anatomy;a lower brace having means for attachment to a lower portion of the human anatomy;a first and a second fluid containing cylinder, each cylinder having a lower portion and a telescopically extendable upper portion, the cylinders having attachment means thereon and extending generally in the longitudinal direction of a patient, said first cylinder upper portion being attached to said upper brace, said first cylinder lower portion being attached to said lower brace, said second cylinder upper portion being attached to said upper brace and said second cylinder lower portion being attached to said lower brace, the first and second cylinders being positioned on opposite sides of the human anatomy, the fluid within said cylinders being compressive and under compression providing a constant force urging said upper brace away from said lower brace; andsaid upper brace having articulation means for providing mobility to the patient.