What if one just bends forward to get the correct anorectal angle? Will that be as good as using this?
184445
I am sure everyone has tried the rocking or folding method to aid in elimination, but honestly the Squatty Potty puts you in the position human beings are supposed to be in to poop. Nothing works as well as this....at least not for me, my husband, or anyone who comes over and tries it at my house :-)
184446
No, the Squatty Potty puts you in the correct angle. If you bend forward, you put pressure on your puburectalis muscle, making it harder to poop. Using the Squatty Potty does the complete opposite. It makes it easier to poop. You raise your feet up onto the Squatty Potty, which in turn raises your legs and knees into the proper squatting position. This makes it far easier to poop.
184447
I don't think so, you need the use of your legs here, just bending over will not give you the same results.
552861
I believe the best results are if you use right after. I actually didn't wind up using this at all, it was too uncomfortable for me to be tight around my middle so I don't really have the best answer!
77530
Don't think it would do the exact thing, because arch is not part of inversion table experience. It seems to help by encouraging an appropriate lumbar arch, but for very tight backs it is important to start low and for a minute or two at a time to avoid too much change too fast.
1788572
Have you been using the side motion as per the instructions?It should work, because you feel it stretching that area when you do it,I've seen improvement in only a week.Also go on you tube,this guy uses it as a full body work out.
1205899
yes that is what it means but i cant see that it will bend that tight without some special tool to make it come out perfect. there is way too much chance to kink this trying to bend it that tight.
1012367
I think it would work for most angles - as long as it is not too obtuse (then the hook might not catch). Acute angles should be OK.
1066556
Taking what you would like to use it for into consideration, I would buy the angled version as it would offer you more flexibility when it comes to positioning.
285013
Wish I could help you. I only used mine for curves. It seems thin enough to bend though.
50994
I have scoliosis. This or any device won't help or correct it. You don't want to force a curve wider than the opening of the device. I can't use mine but haven't chunked it yet.
21905
ASK Your Doctor. My guess is NO. I have seen inversion 'chairs' that tip you back in a more sitting position with bent knees that may be acceptable to you doctor.
954919
It is rigid and won't bend. They make a filter that looks like a large toilet scrub brush. That might be your best bet.
1464081
Yes, you can use it that way. But if you use the device it is compatible with you can control the depth of the puncture and it might be less painful for you.
2250186
That's difficult to say. I think probably "yes." Sometimes I pull it forward and then recline back so that it "mooshes down" and gives me more of a 45 degree angle than an 85 degree (almost upright) angle. So if you don't want it to "moosh down," you might look for a firmer product.
437411
it can be - but the size may scare a novice - you should get an anal training kit
1195853
The way you position yourself will be up to you. I can reccomned reading the customer reviews to see how other buyers have used the item.
1978317
It wouldn't work, since you will be creating "movement" from the "hex" part and it will not transfer to the angled end. In other words (in the position pictured) it will move <--->(horizontally), but not vertically. Of course this applies ONLY if using a hammer drill. I don't know if that answer your question.
241030
it's really hard to say....my best recommendation would be to try to use one in a store or something. this is one of those things that you gotta try it to see if it works for you. i can't really say it's helping me too much, but my issue might be different than yours...also, you can set it not to go fully upside down, so you can do a low angle inversion if that works better for you...bottom line, make sure this is the product for you before you spend $300 - $400 on it...hope this helped !!