WILL IT HELP BACK SPASMS?
1150263
I have rods in my back and am in paid 24, 7. I don't have spasms but I will say that this does help with my pain. It gives me more relief than anything I've ever used. I hope to never be without this. I can't say totally but I feel this might help with that too. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it and give it a try.
1150264
I didn't have back spasms. I have a pinched nerve so my leg goes numb when I'm in one position to long. Here's an article that may help you http://www.healthboards.com/boards/pain-management/371073-question-about-back-spasms.html
1150265
Not for me, it didn't. However, it might work for you. I have a TENS unit, much smaller than this amazon gadget, that does stop muscle spasms due to pain. I get it through my health insurance company, but I have seen them on EBay for about $60. Good luck.
1150266
Barbara, this is for back spasms. It stimulated the muscles. It works great for me!
352301
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.
1658386
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.
570884
I have used the foam roller for that purpose and it does give a bit of relief. It helps stretch out the tight lower lumbar muscles. It does help
1324250
It may help. The device is designed to promote relaxation via skin conductance. You hear an audio tone that is used as a guide to help you achieve a relaxed state.
612879
Yes. If the person has issues with a tight or sore back, it is a real boon!
154949
my daughter is the one using it and she falls asleep on it as her back relaxes...she has always found it helpful and when I used it (before I got badly hurt) I found it relaxed the muscles that were knotted up.....I am looking at the answers ...and the one said they were sitting on it...that is not how you use it...their use to be a video on their sight....
1816405
I cannot say for sure. It helps me with severe back pain in that I think it relaxes my spasms and stimulates circulation. My personal opinion is that it could provide some relief, mostly temporary, as I assume you have back pain with your sciatica. I don't think its a miracle cure at all, but have found it very comforting when experiencing severe back pain. I do have leg burning, pain and numbness which may or may not be sciatica (different medical opinions) and I do not place the pads directly on my leg but instead on my low back because that seems to be the source. Sorry I'm not more helpful. Also, please note I have subsequently obtained a stronger machine for at home, but this one is so light and small that its great to carry with you places. If you like it you may want to buy an extra set of the pads as they do only work for a certain amount of uses.
631649
Yes, this did soften my hard tempurpedic bed. But not enough to help my very many back problems.
872750
It send electric pulses through your muscles. Its a smaller version of what doctors offices use when treating back injuries. There are electrode type patches that stick too your skin in different areas. You follow the diagrams they give you. It did relax my muscles and bring some pain relief. I'm quite glad I purchased it.
592894
I honestly can't answer your question if this cushion will help your back and hip pain. It has helped me, especially in the car. I've bought several of this style of cushion. Bed, Bath, and Beyond has one in the store that I bought because I had to have it that day. It works but is not as thick as this one and therefore doesn't provide as much cushion.
892065
I tried it on my back a couple of nights. I laid on the floor one night and used my feet to move up and down with sick in my spine. It was a lot of trouble. I tried it on the bed and that was worse. I ended up using my happy massage that you can buy from Amazon. I recommend that for your back and neck. This one was just too hard to work with for your back. It works great for your feet.
2063484
Yes it will help. Use it every night and you will feel relief. Just follow the instructions.
2158540
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.
2004456
This device mainly works the abs - but there's more research showing that people with back trouble have weaker multifidus muscles - check out Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis for ex's.
157639
No!! You have to get off your ass and exercise to help lower back pain. There are no miracle cures.
1717070
Yes it does, I wouldRecomend this 100%, it's not only a matter of just stretching your back but know how to use it. Stretch your back for one min then rest for 2, then do it again 3- 4 times in a row and if you can do it 2 times a day but dont just star with one min, i would say, start with 30 sec then rest for a min and increase the time progressively untill you feel confortable. This is a great machine. Good luck