is this product safe and/or effective with back fusion??
845160
NO! I am not a doctor, nor do I work in the medical field. However, I have read that people who have had spinal fusion are not candidates for decompression therapy. The Nubax Trio decompresses the spine. Talk to your orthopaedic surgeon.
845161
It has been good for my back problem so far. I'm 81 yrs old and for these ole bones it's a great relief. Feels so good after I do my 3 minutes several times a day. It's not a cure but sure beats anything else I've tried.
1472318
The Omron electric stimulation device is very effective for just about any muscle-related pain. However, the relief is only temporary. Despite that, my husband and I are very happy with it. I fractured my back in 5 places and I am constantly suffering from muscle spasms. My pharmacist told me it's the best brand for this type of product. I also strongly recommend getting an inversion table. It doesn't have to be the expensive "Teeter" brand. We purchased one for about $115. Start off with 5 minutes at a time and slowly work up to maximum 15 minutes per session. We use it twice a day. And, finally, we also use HomeMedics vibrating massagers. They come in single and double heads. We got both from Amazon. Your back will thank you!
157639
No!! You have to get off your ass and exercise to help lower back pain. There are no miracle cures.
1676053
No. It's great for softening & prevents dry skin. You're skin will feel soft all day and won't get dry. It's not good for your back though.
2224641
My lower back was so bad that I had surgery to fuse some lumbar disks. The pillow was a life saver. you have to position and reposition the pillow at times. The straps that hold to a chair are useful only to carry it. It is not a posture pillow.
1663349
Didn't find the product effective. Similar to an Ace lumbar wrap. If you are still interested, contact the maker. Believe his name is available on Amazon. You might look into a Therasage healing belt which I used for awhile. Now I've gone to a belt with magnets. It may be helping. Have you tried a chiropractor and a certified massage therapist. I'm really liking the Spoonk mat which I park at the back of a straight back chair and lean against the prickly spikes which simulate acupressure. You might also like the Nayoya (sp) which is less prickly. Good luck.
1932231
I would say no to either. It is very thick. I returned mine because It was too rough and woultd work to lay on.. It is well made and the massage is good , if you like a firm massage. I just wanted something to relax my muscles so my spine would go back into alighment. It might possibly work on a chair if you could get it to stay in place. Good luck. I am still looking for the perfect thing for my lower back. I have an old Conair mat that works great, but I have miss placed the power supply moving.
844573
There's no research that shows taping your back relieves pain, but it won't hurt to try it. I'd suggest strengthening your multifidus muscles that have been shown to be weak in people with low back pain - Jim Johnson's stenosis book has some ex's for this. Hope this helps!
1239806
My baby is 45. I strained my fused back. This helps me maintain correct posture. Cheap control garments roll down. Spanx make me feel a downward pulling in.my back. This has vertical reinforcement. I just went back to Amazon.com to order a spare one. I am sitting down as I type this, and it is not causing me any discomfort and is not rolling. Worth every penny.
1756574
Probably not your best tool - look up "pant assist". I'd also try some multifidus strengthening exercises for your back (check out the book Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis). Research is now finding that people with back pain have really weak multifidus muscles. Good luck!
1055527
I haven't tried it lying down. As Roxy answered, your bottom wouldn't be aligned with the rest of your back. There isn't much "give" to it, so that could be uncomfortable. It might help you with sitting, though. It takes some getting used to. Best wishes for complete recovery.
525366
The sacro is the stabilizer. It works wonders. Just make sure you read the directions and get the correct one for you...male / female. There are some great exercises in the booklet too. Follow those and you will strengthen your back for sure.
1644393
You really do need some one there---How frail is Mom?. I'm not joking. My husband and I went through numerous Maxi rub's. Not because they are bad---but it's the greatest and best gift I ever gave my construction worker husband. We used to do each others backs every night for 1/2 an hour each and it really did the greatest number on our backs. He's passed now and I really realize what a great deal of help that massager was doing for both of us. I miss him---and our 1/2 therapy with that maxi. It would be awkward if it was for your Mom to do on her own. If she had a lower back problem she might be able to "prop" it in a chair and lean against it. If she's elderly it might be a problem. I'm 64 and I bought myself a "Shiatsue" massager (sp). If your Mom has siatica (sp) that might be a problem too. Some women who have Calcium deficiancy in their bones might find this uncomfortable. There are cheap models under a 100.00 out there but they aren't much good---the one that's about 125.00 or so is great---My boss borrowed it and 4 friends---I had to threaten one of those to give it back. They are like a matte that you sit on with a back. The good ones have metal or hard plastic balls in the back part that go up and down---mine can go side to side along the spine---you can also use the remote to hit the button to make it stay in one spot. I love mine---If any of this is too much sometimes a plain old heating pad works Let me know if you need more help-I've had back problems my whole life with a handicap child
2178217
I have both of the products. I haven't used them at the same time but use them both. I use the neck support at night while lying on the bed for about 15 minutes to a half hour. I really like it. The back magic adjusts my spine some what but the neck support really helps release the tension in my neck and shoulders.
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.
1409619
Man, if you can use it on your balls surely you can you use on your back. It works.
481047
A lot of people say it helps their back pain but I doubt it will cure a disc problem though. You might want to try the multifidus strengthening exercises in the book Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis. Good luck!