How do you use it for lower back treatment? Is it equiped wit some sort of a belt with velcro on it? A few more detailed pictures would help.
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This does not include any kind of strap, Velcro or otherwise to attach or wrap itself up against the body. Although the shape implies a belt, it is not, just small and "mini" depending on your need. You may be interested in the HEALING BELT which is another model altogether also by Therasage. You can find it on here on Amazon.
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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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I used it for my lower back close to the tailbone area. I'm sure you can use it for the tailbone area also.
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On days that my back has been particularly achy, I have turned the entire chair around and used the back as an armrest. I don't know if this is a recommended use or not. At the time I received mine, no recommended exercises were included. I received mine as a gift about 10 years ago and it is still in use and shows no sign of "wearing out" I LOVE IT. If it ever pops or falls apart, I'll order another!
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It is adjustable for height and someone would have to be enormously obese to not be able to use it. I use it frequently and it seems to help my lower back.
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I used it for my back... believe I have torn muscles etc, from heavy lifting. I did notice a big difference with it and shall continue to use it. Barbara
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I only use this for my neck in general. Your lower back is really not affected by this at all. For lower back pain I use a lower lumbar stretcher, like a pillow placed in the small of your back and lay on the floor. Yoga is what really helps the lower back.
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I haven't nor do I think it would be good to do so. For the life of me I can't think of why anyone would want to. It's not a back support belt like for warehouse workers. It's a lifting belt. It doesn't support your back directly. It's actually made for your belly to push against to increase the pressure in your abdominal cavity which, in turn, supports your spine. For this it works great. It's light weight and soft enough. It will leave a mark, if during a squat, the skin gets pinched between the belt and my shorts. Then again, any belt will do the same. I've lost a lot of weight over the years and I do a lot of running. I've not ever needed a belt for back support while doing so. If one thinks they do then a look at form should be in other. There is more to running form than just going fast. Believe me, I didn't know what I didn't know about running, lifting, or biking until I was shown the proper way. ("Proper" meaning what is correct for my body type, fitness level, and goals.) Hope this helps.
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I have had the belt for a few weeks and I am now able to workout . My physical therapist has me using weights to make my back strong. The belt is a tool you must still do the work yo make yourself stronger. Hope this helped.
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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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Hi, my lab is a lean 70 lbs. He dosent have a big chest. And I feel like there is barely enough Velcro to hold it. It does work for him but I don't like the metal loop the Velcro belt passes through on the front harness. It's in a area with a lot of movement and I feel like it should be more streamline or relocated. All that being said, we do use it quite often. I have not noticed any sore spots caused by the harness. And he dosent seem to mind wearing it. Loads must be perfectly equal on each side or the harness will sag to the heavier side. Hope this helps
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I'm really not too familiar with her condition, only that it's got something to do with a curved spine(?), but that said, I was completely debilitated by a lower back injury and this exact belt kept my spine in full traction and perfectly straight, it even saparates the disks (I was 2" taller while wearing it), this thing actually kept my spine perfectly straight everyday that I wore it (for three months), and that was actually long enough for my disks to heal to the point that they are at now, I'm not perfect, but I'm no longer in pain, and I don't need to wear it everyday anymore... I can only assume that it would definitely keep her spine as straight as physically possible.I hope this helps... I'm really not too familiar with her condition, only that it's got something to do with a curved spine(?), but that said, I was completely debilitated by a lower back injury and this exact belt kept my spine in full traction and perfectly straight, it even saparates the disks (I was 2" taller while wearing it), this thing actually kept my spine perfectly straight everyday that I wore it (for three months), and that was actually long enough for my disks to heal to the point that they are at now, I'm not perfect, but I'm no longer in pain, and I don't need to wear it everyday... » Read More I'm really not too familiar with her condition, only that it's got something to do with a curved spine(?), but that said, I was completely debilitated by a lower back injury and this exact belt kept my spine in full traction and perfectly straight, it even saparates the disks (I was 2" taller while wearing it), this thing actually kept my spine perfectly straight everyday that I wore it (for three months), and that was actually long enough for my disks to heal to the point that they are at now, I'm not perfect, but I'm no longer in pain, and I don't need to wear it everyday anymore... I can only assume that it would definitely keep her spine as straight as physically possible.I hope this helps... « Show Less
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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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It is adjustable to a certain extent. You can adjust the waist strap and the straps that goes over your shoulders. Overall this is a good buy. I bought it for back pain, but since I have chronic back pain, it isnt effective for my condition. I hope this helps.
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You have to use your legs to hold yourself in position (per the picture), and in-terms of relaxing that's up to the user I guess, I find it more therapeutic (traction) for the back than a relaxation position. Use at your own risk but this is my experience... I received lessons on how to use before attempting anything on it.
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My waist is 59" an there is about 10" more. Hope this helps.The belt works great, but is weaker at the back support area then the medical back braces you need a script for. Also I neede to add some tape to the velco so it wasn't so hard to pull apart. I use mine ever day with a gel pack.
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You use it to secure the sheath to your leg. I like mine a lot. I have it attached to one of my packs.