Is it effective for back pain caused by driving and bad sitting habits?
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Hi Yousef - it's helpful for lower back pain. I used to have pain from driving. My physical therapist showed me I was driving way too far away from the steering wheel. Your hands should be at the 4:00 and 8:00 o'clock positions, believe it or not. A few sessions with a physical therapist and a personal trainer to strengthen muscles which will get your posture where it should be would work way better than this TENS unit. That's my advice.
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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!
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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.
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I haven't tried it yet for that kind of pain but I don't see why it shouldn't. Try it.
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
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I would be inclined to think so. It made a huge difference in avoiding back pain from slouching over.
157639
No!! You have to get off your ass and exercise to help lower back pain. There are no miracle cures.
622134
I bought this for my lower back problem causing Sciatica pains, difficult to move and sleep side ways. I was hoping this pillow will help in my condition. However, it does not have much to do in helping the back problem. In your case with neck and brain injury, that would be different story. I do not have same experience to guide you if it would be helpful to you or not. So, sorry.
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FYI The Spine-Worx was designed by a chiropractor to help ease back pain and correct back alignment. Shaped in the form of the human spine, it targets pain in the mid and lower areas of the back. It has two padded bars that sit up from a base. People start out by using it once a day, working up to twice a day unless it causes severe discomfort. Related Searches: Back Pain Remedy Lower Back Pain Relief Difficulty: Moderately Easy Instructions Things You'll Need Spine-Worx Pillow 1 Place the Spine-Worx upright on the floor. Place a pillow on the side where the rails are lower for your head to rest on. Sit with your back toward the Spine-Worx where the rails are higher. 2 Lay back slowly. Use your arms to brace yourself as you lay your back onto the Spine-Worx. 3 Center your vertebrae in between the two bars. Rest your head on the pillow. 4 Lay perfectly straight or adjust as needed. If you feel uncomfortable or still have some pain in the back, then adjust your legs or arms. 5 Stay in the comfortable position on the Spine-Worx. Initially, use the Spine-Worx for up to five minutes. Eventually, you can increase the time to 15 minutes twice a day. Read more: How To Use Spine Worx | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5137194_use-spine-worx.html#ixzz1oIESFafn
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Not a good idea for a bad back. Shocks are not comfortable and it needs some regular hard working maintenance. Good luck.
596104
Yeah it dose great for lower back pain, I have osteoterosis really bad and helpswith that pain also.
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No, it will not do anything to protect lumbar discs. However, there is always the possibility that you were misdiagnosed, which is not uncommon. If you try it and it helps, then it wasn't your discs that were causing the pain in the first place.
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Yes, you can, in my experience it either helps patients right away or does nothing. Also, since research is showing that people with back pain have weak multifidus muscles, check out Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis for a few exercises to help that.
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I feel like it worked for me pulling my shoulders back and strengthening my postures muscles. The first day or so my muscles were sore, after that I got used to wearing it the whole day. Give a try, if it doesn't work for you then just return it. Just one note, is if you like sitting where you are leaning against the backrest, wearing this will not work and it would be worse than not wearing it at all because the sandbag in the back will pin all the pressure in one area in your back. It's meant for you to wear sitting straight up, without lying against any backrest.
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I use it when I go out to eat, I use a small pillow for my back for stability. Each person using this chair will have different issues. You may want to ask your Dr.
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Well somewhat, I think it is mostly for back pain, somehow the magnets in it do work
595657
I think it would definitely help. I don't have a tailbone issue and it makes long car trips comfortable. Just taking the pressure off the low back helps
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I brought my pillow up to the computer to try it out. It definitely supports my back, though it feels different than in the car because of the way it hugs your body and the shape of the car seat is different than computer chair.I think it is worth a try.
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Kim, I am not a doctor, but have had lower back pain off and on for years. I am very active and excise every day with both walking and exercise bike. Also do strength training. I use the back brace only when I have a flare up of pain. Suspect that frequent use of the back brace would tend to weaken you stomach muscles because the brace lessens the sole dependence on these muscles. Just my opinion and hope it helps you.
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My mother and I both have one. We use them for back pain all the time. I would recommend heat and ice rotation every 20 mins. I major back issue and that seems to help me the best. You can make the ice packs that don't freeze solid with 2/3 cup of water to 1/3 cup of rubbing alcohol in two zip lock bags one in side the other. Good Luck