How this work? Is it good to stretch your back as well? eg. Cervical, lower back, etc? Thank you I am looking for something that works.
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I gotta tell ya...I've suffered from lower back pain for quite a while now (several years), and I'm always looking for a good way to stretch my hamstrings. This is THE BEST product I've come across for doing just that. I first experienced it at a physical therapy appointment. As soon as I tried it, I said to the therapist..."what is the name of that product?!!!". It's excellent, and the guide that comes with it shows you how you can intensify the stretch a bit if you wish. I sit at my desk a high percentage of the time for work. When I stretch in the morning with this product, my low back pain is barely there. When I'm rushed in the morning (causing me to skip the stretch), I pay for it later. I highly recommended the IdealStretch!
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This device is unbelievable!This device stretches you hamstring muscles. When your hamstring muscles are loose, the rest of the back can be stretched with greater ease.You lay flat on your back (The floor is best).You insert your leg into the large opening so that the sole of your foot rests firmly against the short straps which are closely placed together.You then pull back on the device so that your hamstrings are stretched. For best results, keep your knee straight. If you have difficulty doing this, push the controlling bar forward and it will help straighten the knee.I have never found anything to stretch the hamstring muscles correctly and as effectively as this. Worth every penny. good luck! This device is unbelievable!This device stretches you hamstring muscles. When your hamstring muscles are loose, the rest of the back can be stretched with greater ease.You lay flat on your back (The floor is best).You insert your leg into the large opening so that the sole of your foot rests firmly against the short straps which are closely placed together.You then pull back on the device so that your hamstrings are stretched. For best results, keep your knee straight. If you have difficulty doing this, push the controlling bar forward and it... » Read More This device is unbelievable!This device stretches you hamstring muscles. When your hamstring muscles are loose, the rest of the back can be stretched with greater ease.You lay flat on your back (The floor is best).You insert your leg into the large opening so that the sole of your foot rests firmly against the short straps which are closely placed together.You then pull back on the device so that your hamstrings are stretched. For best results, keep your knee straight. If you have difficulty doing this, push the controlling bar forward and it will help straighten the knee.I have never found anything to stretch the hamstring muscles correctly and as effectively as this. Worth every penny. good luck! « Show Less
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It doesn't necessarily target your lower back, but it does stretch out your hamstrings effectively, which relieves lower back pain. I find it very helpful.
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It works very well. I got one cause my doctor had me to use it when I went to see him. Especially for hamstrings. Back as well. Good and simple product
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I use it mostly for my hamstrings. I find that if my hamstrings are loose than my back isnt so bad (I have a herniated L5) .. I do some stretches for my lower back with it but primarily use it for my legs
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Yes, it works for me who has a cervical spine problem. I find I have to lie with my head higher up on the pillow than normally in order to support my shoulders. I do find that readjusting the pillow is a little awkward for me due to the weight of the pillow versus a regular lighter weight foam pillow. I would purchase it again.
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When I spoke with my chiropractor about how it works on your neck. He said it brings back the natural curvature of your neck. I have two compression fractures in my lower neck from a wreck years ago and it has helped me tremendously. Not sure about your neck feeling out of alignment, unless a doctor told you so. My neck was very stiff and painful, also had no flexibility much. You just have to very careful and start slowly at first. Hope this helps.
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Waterwind, I did the Lastics 20 minute section on the shoulders and neck this am after my yoga workout so that I could better help answer your question. At the beginning, you lie down and rest your head on a rolled up towel, gently turning the head and then relaxing it. Next, while on your back, you put one forearm at a time behind your back and stretch. Then there's a back twist which does feel good on the shoulder. Next, you get in child's pose but without your butt going to your heels; the hips are left up in the air. Then you do eagle position while kneeling. Next you lay on your back with your arms overhead perpendicular to the floor and do some shoulder shrugs, then you lay on your back with arms to the side and keep the elbows in place as you move hands front and back in an arc like windshield wipers. All positions/stretches are held for approx. 1 minute. I sometimes strain or pull a muscle group that includes my right scapula, entire right shoulder, right side of the neck, and then I get a right-sided headache. If you're looking for a tape that really involves neck stretches, this really isn't going to be what you're looking for. The neck/shoulder section is definitely much more of a shoulder stretch DVD, although you could add your own neck stretch at the end. I hope this helps!
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Because there is no way to secure the back stretcher (outside of using some sort of McGyver mechanism) to the inversion table, I would have to say no. I use the back stretcher as well as an inversion table. Each has its advantages. I find using the back stretcher even for a few minutes before bed time and again upon waking greatly reduces back pain. Overall though, an inversion table just has far more benefit for the whole body.
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If you look at the picture you can kinda see the way the massaging rollers protrude...when placed on the spine its not gonna be so comfortable but because if it's size its easy to move around to find the right position that feels best for your back. Its still a significant size machine so no you can't really fall asleep with under you but if you're trying to find something to work out knots and massage sore areas it works good. If its a little rough maybe some light padding inbetween.with my housecoat on sitting on my couch using the zyllion I was very comfortable and you can choose to use or not use the heat option which is also nice. If you look at the picture you can kinda see the way the massaging rollers protrude...when placed on the spine its not gonna be so comfortable but because if it's size its easy to move around to find the right position that feels best for your back. Its still a significant size machine so no you can't really fall asleep with under you but if you're trying to find something to work out knots and massage sore areas it works good. If its a little rough maybe some light padding inbetween.with my housecoat on sitting on my couch using the zyllion I was very comfortable and you can choose to use... » Read More If you look at the picture you can kinda see the way the massaging rollers protrude...when placed on the spine its not gonna be so comfortable but because if it's size its easy to move around to find the right position that feels best for your back. Its still a significant size machine so no you can't really fall asleep with under you but if you're trying to find something to work out knots and massage sore areas it works good. If its a little rough maybe some light padding inbetween.with my housecoat on sitting on my couch using the zyllion I was very comfortable and you can choose to use or not use the heat option which is also nice. « Show Less
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We find that pretty much upper back as well as neck issues improve with inversion. I have issues with lower back and bad knees so often couple stretching on the table with laying on blocks and massage .
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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.
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I think the height of the back would work for you. It might not reach all the way to the base of your neck, but it would be pretty darn close. I am over 200lbs and have not had a problem with the massage portion, although, I do not use it for more than 15-20 min at a time. Hope this helps.
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I have lower back problems. Everyday that I am in NY I hang for 3 min. daily. I swear by it. It takes ALL of the pressure off and I am fine for at least that day and maybe a few others. You can feel the release. I am in good shape otherwise.
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OK, for me I had from waist down back pain, stiffness and terrible aching. My very lower spine felt as if it was fused. I started off abt waistline, then kept moving it down after the 20 mins.. Then I moved over my back pelvic bone (injuries from car accident) and worked that area. I kept this up for several hours. The areas I worked on after the 20 mins were pretty much pain free afterwards for a day or two. But I worked it hard to catch my nerve pathway, Google for illustration. In a month I have only had a couple of episodes of real step stopping pain. My lower back is now loose again and I have much more flexibility. It depends on your source of pain so you will have to judge that for yourself. I use this every day, especially after doing physical work. I no longer am kept awake from discomfort/pain. So for me it really stops the pain for days as long as I keep at it. I have a friend who has a different unit which has 4 pads and she runs her just about all the time. She is so happy to no longer to be on narcotics. She has super severe nerve damage from an illness. I just wish I had known about this unit years ago...would have had a better quality of life. I plan on buying another unit in the future with more pads. This Homedic unit is amazing and convenient device with no battery pack to carry around. Hope this helps.
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Note I am not a personal trainer, but here is my experience. I keep my body straight at all times when using this. I find especially for pull exercises it does work the lower back. Really it gives a great all-over core workout. However, for lower back bodyweight training i find nothing comes close to back extensions.
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You can feel something hard massaging your back, but it doesn't hurt. I mean obviously you would know that there would have to be some type of hard item to do the massaging. You can set it for as low and high for massaging, it is mean to please everyone since we all feel things differently when touched.
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Hello Waterwind, Donna Flagg here. Apologies, I am just seeing this question now, and wanted to let you know that the answer from Susan does not appear to describe my DVD. I think there has been a mix up. We do do neck, shoulders, back and chest as part of a full body stretch. I hope that helps:) Keep stretching!
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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
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It's worth a try! Also, I've read that people with low back pain have weaker multifidus muscles, so I'd try an exercise for that too. Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis is one resource I've heard about. Hope this helps!
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The trapezoids yes that's what I use it for the most. It order for this to happen more efficiently what I would suggest is reclining the chair all the way back (there is a setting for this) that way the pressure of your body weight is pulled down toward the chair (b/c this way you're actually laying down) and this allows your weight to "press" into the poles that massage you. Now the Neck- for me I feel it minimally on my neck b/c the head and neck are sensitive areas and the chair offers more of a "vibrate" only for these areas rather than a massage. In my opinion the back and shoulder area massage relieves my neck pain anyway. The trapezoids yes that's what I use it for the most. It order for this to happen more efficiently what I would suggest is reclining the chair all the way back (there is a setting for this) that way the pressure of your body weight is pulled down toward the chair (b/c this way you're actually laying down) and this allows your weight to "press" into the poles that massage you. Now the Neck- for me I feel it minimally on my neck b/c the head and neck are sensitive areas and the chair offers more of a "vibrate" only for these areas rather than a massage. In my opinion the... » Read More The trapezoids yes that's what I use it for the most. It order for this to happen more efficiently what I would suggest is reclining the chair all the way back (there is a setting for this) that way the pressure of your body weight is pulled down toward the chair (b/c this way you're actually laying down) and this allows your weight to "press" into the poles that massage you. Now the Neck- for me I feel it minimally on my neck b/c the head and neck are sensitive areas and the chair offers more of a "vibrate" only for these areas rather than a massage. In my opinion the back and shoulder area massage relieves my neck pain anyway. « Show Less