How do these things help back pain?
1439680
My mother is 70 years old and has major back issues. I keep the strap set so she doesn't go all the way back. She loves what it's doing for her. Me, I'm 43 and just feel like everything in my neck and upper back is compressed. I go completely inverted and it feels like it just opens everything up. I highly recommend it and this bed feels so sturdy. I'm never worried about it letting me go. Also the ankle braces are so padded that they're very comfy.
1439681
It distracts your spine, which stretches tight structures (like muscles) and can help reduce disc herniations. It does not strengthen your multifidus muscles which have been shown to be weak in people with back pain (see Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis for a few good exercises).
1439682
It all depends. For me, alot of my pain was from running with a heavy pack in the military. Do I have compression issues. That is the main thing you will benefit from. I used it regularly for 3 months and now I can just use it once a week. Seriously amazing
1439683
It helped right away. I have reoccurring issues with sciatica down my legs. Usually a few visits to a chiropractor and exercises gets it back but this helped right away. After only five minutes of a few up and downs it took the majority of the pain away. It didn't heal it totally, I still needed to do stretches and stuff but it took the sharp pains away. I am 42, 6' and 185 lbs and a triathlete so I am in shape but just have back problems from prior work time to time and this allowed me to do something right away. I recommend it.
595654
It's worth a try! Also, I've read that people with low back pain have weaker multifidus muscles, so I'd try an exercise for that too. Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis is one resource I've heard about. Hope this helps!
1278619
There are two controls to increase or decrease the intensity of the current. This thing has helped my back pain so much. I sometimes wear it all day when I get back pain from over-exertion. I rarely take pain meds since using this device.
219745
I have found relief by doing the exercise stretches listed in the booklet & do deep relaxing breathing with it often times I can actually feel the "pop" as my back goes back into alignment - have save so much $ in chiro visits in just the few weeks that I have had mine.
2171573
I also have mid and low back pain and it works best on the low back but also helps with the mid back. You are not inverted, no where near that. You just lay into it and it stretches your forward, gently. I also have an inversion table and use this more than the table. I really think you would be satisfied if you purchased one.
1103798
Has not helped me so far.. I have several back related pains that have not gotten better with this product. It was a long shot, but I prefer natural products if possible rather than the strong meds that I have tried with little success. I have used about 1/2 the product and will use the remainder and hope for the best.
606345
I have tried this thing in the car and in a regular chair and I cannot feel where it does anything at all. I have "tailbone pain disorder"..... It just hurts and there is not much in the way of relief so far. Chiropractic and massage seem to be the best thing and just standing up......good luck it might be just the thing you need
2037454
This is a back stretching device,,,the first time i used it, It was a little painful, but after three or four days it got better. It took years to mess up our backs,,it takes time to get them correct. All spines are different. :-) good luck.
1967136
Yes magnets help. and helps support so back doesn't hurt as much. I'm a large woman and it was small for me and pulled to hard on my shoulders.
1472319
This should work on reducing almost any kind of pain. The cause of the pain, in my case was an injury from a ruptured disc and subsequent surgery. In your case, exercising and better sitting posture should help as well. Using the exercise and the Omron application should help tremendously. I would not use it in place of changing your habits, driving/sitting posture.
2169601
It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects - so if you have inflammation in your back, worth a try! Don't forget other alternative treatments too like exercise - Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis and Treat Your Own Hand and Thumb Osteoarthritis are both good books.
1700436
It's a rolling massage with three settings. Lower back, Upper back and entire back. The intensity of the massage is stronger if you flip the back cushion back.
121287
Yes you could get back pain if you don't drink at least 2 liters of water a day. .. besides that it will help you drop the pounds..
1645192
It is good exercise to really stretch your spine. Results in better flexibility & easy to use.
595655
Any help would be minimal. I have some lower back pain too. I put a pillow at my lower back
427188
Sure can, just check your skin once in awhile to make sure you're not getting too much heat. I'd also suggest checking out Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis to get your multifidus muscles in shape which also helps get rid of back pain.
612879
Yes. If the person has issues with a tight or sore back, it is a real boon!