Would this be a lot different than using the small 4 inch soft therapy ball under the base of your spine?
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It's different in that it relaxes both sides at once. I've never tried putting a ball directly on my spine though. I usually use it on one side or the other.
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A lot different. It's a lot harder and shaped specifically to fit your sacrum. My chiropractor showed me exactly how to place it. It works but you have to lay for twenty minutes to get benefit from it. I recommend you get the neck roll that compliments it. It places your neck in the correct position
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I think it is better than the inversion table (if you are going to use it ONLY for the back pain) 2 times daily and very SOFT traction for the first month.
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I use this ball for working at my computer. It functions well for me in this capacity. I have back/neck problems from herniated discs and this is far more comfortable for me than a conventional chair. I do not have a desk job so I'm not sitting on the ball for 8 hours a day. Just make sure you can inflate the ball to a comfortable height for your desk. The exercise height may be different than your desk height. I have the 65 cm ball and am considering ordering a 55 so that it might be slightly firmer when I inflate it to the correct height for my desk. I would like to inflate the 65 a bit more to be firmer, but then I would be sitting too tall for my desk. Overall, it is still my favorite desk chair. I use this ball for working at my computer. It functions well for me in this capacity. I have back/neck problems from herniated discs and this is far more comfortable for me than a conventional chair. I do not have a desk job so I'm not sitting on the ball for 8 hours a day. Just make sure you can inflate the ball to a comfortable height for your desk. The exercise height may be different than your desk height. I have the 65 cm ball and am considering ordering a 55 so that it might be slightly firmer when I inflate it to the correct height for my desk. I would like to inflate the 65 a bit... » Read More I use this ball for working at my computer. It functions well for me in this capacity. I have back/neck problems from herniated discs and this is far more comfortable for me than a conventional chair. I do not have a desk job so I'm not sitting on the ball for 8 hours a day. Just make sure you can inflate the ball to a comfortable height for your desk. The exercise height may be different than your desk height. I have the 65 cm ball and am considering ordering a 55 so that it might be slightly firmer when I inflate it to the correct height for my desk. I would like to inflate the 65 a bit more to be firmer, but then I would be sitting too tall for my desk. Overall, it is still my favorite desk chair. « Show Less
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Not really. If you're not a qualified chiropractor I wouldn't recommend it. It's a powerful tool that could cause problems in the wrong hands.
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The larger massage balls are great for releasing tension in the pressure points on the bottoms of the feet and along the muscles of the legs. The small one works well on the back, especially the muscles of yhe shoulder blades.
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I would beg to differ with the response that "your muscles don't have to work to keep you balanced and it's just like a regular chair". I am an occupational therapist and I can assure you that you are still working your core muscles when you use the base though not quite as much as without it. If you are looking for a ball chair without a base, try Abilitations Stay-n-Place ball chair-there is no base as it's weighted with pellets on the inside. It's also much less expensive.
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The ball is designed for lower back stretches. Inside the packaging will be picture and written exercises that you can do. I have found the exercises very effective at easing lower back discomfort and pain. I saw this on Dr. Oz last year.
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Try this website http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/exercise-ball-therapy-lower-back-pain-relief
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Honestly , My opinion is no . A standard or memory pillow has work better for me The Design Makes It Difficult To Adjust Too.
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While I am not a doctor so am not qualified to give advice about healthcase, I would think that as long as there are no sutures between your spine and the unit, and your spine has not been modified in any way (it is still able to move in a natural way, then I would think that this usit could be of value for holding your spine in the proper shape, hopefully offering some pain relief.
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I have not used that product; however, our other home medic was heavier and more powerful, and it would actually hurt when it was used on my back. This one does the massage work without the discomfort.
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I think it might be. I used to also have a memory foam topper and this feel a bit firmer. It is also so much better for you- non of the toxic chemicals found in the memory foam!
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I would say no. The heat in it is wonderfully subtle. I suppose you could make it hot enough to act like a pad for back pain, but the entire pad, or your side of it anyway, would all be just as hot.
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I am a little heavier than you are and about the same height and the orange ball has been perfect. I don't feel the back pains I used to. The blue one was too big to keep in the house although the results concerning exercises were as good.it is a great buy.
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Depends on your size and where specifically you need it to hit. If you're broad enough, it shouldn't have a problem reaching spots on either side of your spine. If not, you'll need to carefully maneuver it where you need so as to not put all your weight on a joint/vertebrae. Overall, it's really more made for your lower half.
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No, not at all. I have suffered from low back pain for the greater part of my adult life. This is mostly due to just having a weak core. I have been sitting on the ball for less than two weeks along with the base; I can honestly say I have noticed a significant change in my lower back. It feels much stronger, and I already feel much less pain. I plan to eventually use it without the base as that will force even greater contraction of my core muscles. As for now, I am just getting used to sitting on the ball regularly, and the base really helps with that. Hope my answer is helpful to you!!
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Not really. It works your spine a bit when you roll out on it. I can actually get it to pop my back, but the travel roller hits the spine better since it's not nearly as wide.