How is it with low back pain sufferers? I have had two prior L4/L5 decompression laminectomies. Thanks
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I have had lower pack pain issues for years although mine are different. This still remains my favorite sleeping pad since I am a side sleeper and it seems to give just the right support.
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.
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I have the pain reliever. Took a look at the pictures and don't see any difference between those two units. The unit works well for lower back pain. I also have an incline table , which by the way will decompress the whole spine, and find that I actually use the latter more than the nubax unit. However, if you don't have space the nubax unit takes less room. I do find the nubax unit difficult to get our of - the incline table is a bit scary until you get use to it. The trick is to not incline too much too fast. My chiropractor recommends the incline table and told me to start at a 5% incline and gradually increase it. Hope this helps I have the pain reliever. Took a look at the pictures and don't see any difference between those two units. The unit works well for lower back pain. I also have an incline table , which by the way will decompress the whole spine, and find that I actually use the latter more than the nubax unit. However, if you don't have space the nubax unit takes less room. I do find the nubax unit difficult to get our of - the incline table is a bit scary until you get use to it. The trick is to not incline too much too fast. My chiropractor recommends the incline table and told me to start at a 5%... » Read More I have the pain reliever. Took a look at the pictures and don't see any difference between those two units. The unit works well for lower back pain. I also have an incline table , which by the way will decompress the whole spine, and find that I actually use the latter more than the nubax unit. However, if you don't have space the nubax unit takes less room. I do find the nubax unit difficult to get our of - the incline table is a bit scary until you get use to it. The trick is to not incline too much too fast. My chiropractor recommends the incline table and told me to start at a 5% incline and gradually increase it. Hope this helps « Show Less
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I found the decompression belt to be ineffective. In fact I sent it back. I get much better results from a Proflex # 1650 compression belt used for lifting at work. At under $18.00 the price was certainly right. My belt is a size Large (have a 38" waist size in pants), your wife may need something smaller. It has definitely helped me. I have some scoliosis, bulging disc and vertebrae out of place in lower back.
56334
I haven't bought this chair yet. I have severe back issues, I am usually in my bedroom by 4 or 5 in the afternoon. I would love to enjoy my downstairs a lot more, I would love to have a softer chair to relax in and enjoy my family/ Any opinions will be appreciated and taken into cosideraton
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I am in a very similar situation. I Have an implanted pain pump to help with most of the symptoms and I take a lot of meds on top of that. There are times when I need the relief of the unloading of the spine brings. The More you use it the better it works.
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I think this is something to ask your physician because it really depends on the type and source of your discomfort. However, I have used the TENS unit on my lower back where I had disc surgery about 18 years ago and it relieved the residual pain. I believe that muscles and nerves 'remember' pain and if you can interrupt that 'memory' it might be possible to find relief. For me, this little unit has had a remarkable effect on the quality of my life.
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I have been using this on my lower back for over a year, and it helps me a lot. When I'm experiencing severe back pain, OTC meds do nothing to help it, and I will take prescription pain meds only as a last resort ... and usually not even then. This unit doesn't get rid of severe pain altogether, but the pain lessens significantly so that I'm functional and can get back to my life. If I'm experiencing moderate back pain, this unit can ease that completely.
376003
I also, am a pain warrior! I also, was on disability and left a very high paying position in medicine. I will pray for you and please know I do know how it feels to be in pain. I walk beside you as far as that goes. It sure is not fun and the older one gets the harder it is to cope and do things. But , we get through it!
615190
Yes. I've never had a back injury, disease, or condition. However, I inherited my dad's bad back. I have a few vertebrae that like to slip out of place, and leave me in severe pain. Chiropractic was a life-saver for decades, with the only alternative being pain medication and waiting for my spine to find a stabile alignment. For me, the Spine-Worx has replaced most of my chiropractic visits, and has the advantage of being usable at any hour on any day. Instead of the chiropractor using quick motions to move my back into alignment, the Spine-Worx uses time and body weight. When I lay on it, either a vertebrae will be sticking down further than the rest, or one will be raised to where it doesn't touch the Spine-Worx board. In either case, I lay there for a few minutes, distract myself with something until my muscles release, and let my body weight push all of my vertebrae down against the Spine-Worx board. The end result is similar to a chiropractic visit for me, except that I don't get my neck cracked, and I'm not paying the price of the Spine-Worx for each treatment. Also, my back seems to stay in proper alignment longer after using the Spine-Worx than it does after a single chiropractic adjustment. I've owned my Spine-Worx board for about 3 years now, and REALLY wish I had purchased one earlier. For what it does, I would have gladly paid 10 times the current $33.99 price to get a prototype or early production model.
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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.
154946
It's been a few years now, but it was hard to say, even then, what actually worked. I know it felt good using the wedgy and I pretty much stuck to what was recommended. I also did lots of other things to speed up recovery, in particular being vigilant about my posture and I STILL use sacroiliac supports when seated at office, in car, when reading in bed. I highly recommend getting a diagnosis and/or seeing a physical therapist.
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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.
1030606
Hey there. For me, the lumbar support is good, and I'm a big guy! Hard to judge personal preferences when it comes to comfort though. Great value for the price. Hope this helpsWest
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The relief of pain with biofreeze is awesome. I have herniated disks in my back and I can hardlystand the pain if it weren't for biofreeze. I put it on today before going to the movie
1200194
It sure has been for me! I have herniated discs in my neck and quite a bit of chronic pain. During a time I had to delay a spinal injection for this and was waking up every morning both in pain and with both arms numb from the shoulders, my son suggested this pillow. I was skeptical, but he bought it for me and the difference was really impressive. I was able to delay the spine injection for 7 months and it almost eliminated all the arm numbness. I'm on this page now because my spine doctor wanted to know the brand of the pillow my son got for me.
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I had very painful buttitis. I could barely go from a sitting to standing position due to the pain in my lower butt and top of legs. Goggled the problem. Advice was a buckwheat pillow. I sat on the pillow at my computer station. Had relief from the pain in a few hours. I also got the Japanese one for sleep. I put the pillow on my back as I am a side sleeper. I swear sleep has been so much more restful. It works.