Ok, so I just had to share. I have a bad back. My lower back has been bad for years, due to disc degeneration and arthritis. I've learned to live with the pain. Recently my back has flared up terribly, including my upper back with either a pinched nerve or nerve damage. I was researching things I could do to help alleviate some of the pain and I came across this dohickey-thing you lay on which stretches your spine.
I didn't give it a lot of hope, but thought for the price, it was worth a shot. I've been using it for several days now and every time I get off of the thing, I can stand up straight with NO pain. I've been using it twice/day. It's supposed to simulate traction and although I cannot guarantee it will work for you, I can honestly tell you it's working for me. It's highly reviewed as well.
The price has been fluctuating up and down, but currently it's $16.40, which is about 75 cents less than when I bought it.
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ElephantNest
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 12:37p
Thanks, in for one to try!
siaopao
Member
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 12:46p
Wife got back pain for long time. I bought a arched back strecher (almost the same thing as this one) and it actually works. She has less pain nowadays. Just used it for 10-15 minutes a day. Pretty useful stuff for less then $20
kickerstarter
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 12:50p
won't a few pillows work just fine?
kingdoodler
Loyal Member
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 12:53p
I could not live without my inversion table. I am only on it for 4-5 minutes A day. I end up with better posture and am A inch taller for the day to boot. Back exercises if you can do them, also help A great deal.
I do back exercises as well, in addition to weight training/cardio. I try to live a healthy lifestyle but there were a lot of years I didn't. Now I'm paying the price. At my physical last week I was told I've lost 1.5 inches in height. It truly saddens me. I wish I had the room for an inversion table.
suezyque
Duct Tape Rules
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 4:34p
traveller said: As this is FW ... I do this instead for my bad back and it helps. This was taken from this link.
I can't hold that pose for 15 minutes.
princea1
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 4:44p
Pay with Discover card or Discover CashBack bonus, use promo code DSCVRHSP and get free one-day shipping on this item.
stuffedwallet
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 4:56p
lying down on exercise ball also helps.
cyfan
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 4:58p
Whenever I bend that way (back arch) something happens and I'm in 10 times as much pain for the next several days. Sigh.
MrLincoln
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 5:02p
I used to take Relafen (until my ears started to ring!), but now I use i-flex that I get from Walgreens or Riteaid or iherb.com(cheapest at $22/bottle shipped when you buy 4). It is a non-toxic patented Danish rose hips product that has been shown on double-blind studies to work for 80%. It is truly a blessing if you are one of the lucky 80%!
superfro
Member
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 5:22p
my back hurts, i'm in
MrLincoln
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 5:48p
Thanks again, OP. In 4 1. It looks as though you've got to be careful using it. Blessings & Happy Holidays to All!!
suezyque
Duct Tape Rules
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 6:39p
I've taken Hyaluronic acid for a few years now. It has helped tremendously with my joint pain. I've been out for the last couple of weeks (due to slow shipping from an online retailer, GRRR!), which is probably the cause of this flare up. It help lubricate the joints and at least for me, it WORKS!
BlackKnight85
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 6:44p
This might take away the pain temporarily but it won't fix the problem.
You need to find a doctor that does Prolotherapy to fix the problem. The pain will cease when the problem is fixed. At least it did for me.
suezyque
Duct Tape Rules
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 6:53p
BlackKnight85 said: This might take away the pain temporarily but it won't fix the problem.
You need to find a doctor that does Prolotherapy to fix the problem. The pain will cease when the problem is fixed. At least it did for me.
The problem is disc degeneration and arthritis. You can't FIX those issues without surgery and I WILL NOT have back surgery. I am seeing a pain specialist next week and will proceed from there for additional treatment.
shihkang
Happy Member
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 6:54p
I have had terrible/persistent back pain since August of this year, not sure why (and I'm only 33). The chiropractor I refer my personal injury clients does adjustments for me along with a really nice decompression traction table - pain still persists.
For $17, it's worth a shot.
mmaniaci
New Member
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 7:09p
I'm in for one! Hopefully it helps my back. Thanks OP.
fububoi83
New Member
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 7:47p
wow... can't resist! in for one to try!
MrLincoln
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 7:59p
Acupuncture!
lessalesa
Member
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 8:45p
Thanks OP, and everyone else who posted suggestions. I'm going to try some of these things!
TrueKnight
Charter Member
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 8:46p
MrLincoln said: Acupuncture!
The pain (and fear) from all those needles will cure just about anything.
jimk59
Member
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 9:11p
shihkang said: I have had terrible/persistent back pain since August of this year, not sure why (and I'm only 33). The chiropractor I refer my personal injury clients does adjustments for me along with a really nice decompression traction table - pain still persists.
For $17, it's worth a shot.
Personal injury lawyer with back pain...justice is not blind!
Interesting product but $7 shipping made me buy it on eBay, $19 with free shipping ebay link
deepakaaa
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 10:07p
amsetus said: Interesting product but $7 shipping made me buy it on eBay, $19 with free shipping ebay link
one day shipping is free with Discover card and using code DSCVRHSP at checkout
suezyque
Duct Tape Rules
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 10:13p
amsetus said: Interesting product but $7 shipping made me buy it on eBay, $19 with free shipping ebay link
One of the Amazon sellers has it for $11.99 and $5.21 shipping = $17.20
I'm spoiled with having Prime AND a Discover card!
savenicky
Member
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 10:41p
Thank you!
Mavericx
Handsome Member
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 11:18p
While checking it out on Amazon, I found a similar product that was rated a little higher, and looks like it's adjustable to give a "higher arch"....but it is a little more expensive.
Here's the Link if anyone wants to check it out as well.
I originally messed up my lower back playing golf a couple years ago, and it's still not right...I put both of these on the xmas list, so hopefully I'll get one or the other! lol.
By the way...has anyone had any experience with "Disc Decompression Therapy"? I keep toying with the idea of trying it out, but don't want to waste money...
foxhopper
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 11:23p
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I have one and it helps, but a couple of my stiff couch pillows stacked works just as good for me.
quickNdirty
Senior Member - 5K
posted: Dec. 6, 2012 @ 11:35p
traveller said: As this is FW ... I do this instead for my bad back and it helps. This was taken from this link.
If I did that for 15 mins I wouldn't be able to walk after. That particular pose, hell even laying on my stomach for an extended period of time absolutely kills my lower back.
BlackKnight85
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 7, 2012 @ 12:07a
Mavericx said: By the way...has anyone had any experience with "Disc Decompression Therapy"? I keep toying with the idea of trying it out, but don't want to waste money...
No. Just find a doctor that does Prolotherapy. Youtube it. Google it. Find one It cured my back problems.
peas
Thrifty Member
posted: Dec. 7, 2012 @ 12:13a
Thanks for the recommendation suezyq. Glad you've found something that helps your back pain. I've used a Back Knobber for years with terrific results. I'll give this a shot, looks like it would be a good complement to the knobber.
GreenTrash
Dead Patient Walking
posted: Dec. 7, 2012 @ 12:42a
You might want to take a look at this spinal alignment tool.called Spine-Dex, which is pictured above and also is on the same page as the arched back stretcher. It takes getting used to but I pull it out whenever my back is sore and it usually helps significantly. It even helps lessen prostatitis pain as much or better than hot soaks, etc.
Walay
Dismembered Member
posted: Dec. 7, 2012 @ 1:17a
GreenTrash said: You might want to take a look at this spinal alignment tool.called Spine-Dex, which is pictured above and also is on the same page as the arched back stretcher. It takes getting used to but I pull it out whenever my back is sore and it usually helps significantly. It even helps lessen prostatitis pain as much or better than hot soaks, etc.
I'm interested...but can you fix link so I can see what you are talking about. btw. chinese medicine have helped me greatly with prostatitis, just need to find a honest dr though.
I have used Spinework and it does a good job to make my sore back with scoliosis feel refreshed after using it....but only for awhile. I find a inversion table and stretches/exercise to be best.
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budgetbear
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posted: Mar. 13, 2013 @ 2:58p
The price had gone up to $29, but is now down to $21.29 and FS with prime on Amazon. Rakuten has it for $13.99 with free shipping until 3-18.
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