Dan Said:

Has anyone within 'earshot' had any sort of lower back pain relief with an inversion table?

We Answered:

Jennifer, it is a legitimate way to treat a lower back problem. Remember to take it slowly into a full inversion position. By that I mean it should be done incrementally not a full drop into inversion. It will take days to achieve a full position. There are some exercises that you can try to stop the pain before investing in an inversion table. They might sound silly but they work and the only thing that you will need is a straight chair such as a kitchen chair. Sit in the chair and raise the left arm up as high as you can and then do the same with the right arm. One arm will go up higher than the other and you will start with that arm. Raise that arm up as high and hard as you can for thirty seconds and then rest for fifteen seconds. Repeat that twice more and then do the opposite side. Do all three cycles of the movement using the thirty seconds as hard as you can and then the fifteen second rest period. Next turn the head to the left as hard as you can and then turn to the right. One side will turn further so start with that side. Turn towards that side for thirty seconds as hard as you can and then rest for fifteen seconds. Repeat that twice more and then do the same three cycles on the opposite side. Get up and move around and the back should feel freer and in less pain. Return to the chair and make sure that your feet are planted flat on the floor and don't shift. Twist to the left as far as you can go and then go to the right. One side is going to turn further so start in that direction. Twist in that direction for thirty seconds as hard as you can and then rest for fifteen seconds. Repeat that routine twice more and then go to the other side and do the entire routine three times. Get up and walk around and the back should feel better and freer. Lastly return to the chair and do this movement. Bring the Left knee up to the Right shouder and then bring the Right knee up to the Left shoulder. One movement should be freer so start with that side. Bring the one knee up to the opposite shoulder as hard as you can for thirty seconds and then rest for fifteen seconds. Repeat that twice more and then go to the other side and do three cycles of the movements. Now get up and move around. The back at this stage should feel somewhat better. Do this entire routine at least once a day and if possible twice.

Sean Said:

does using a back support vest help with lower back pain relief?

We Answered:

NO! I was given a back support brace by the PT and instruction ONLY to wear it while lifting, driving, but NOT all day, because all that happens is you allow the muscles to waste away. Best of Luck

Randall Said:

I have had excruciating lower back pain for years now. Can you help me get lower back pain relief?

We Answered:

Hi Suphee,

I know just what you are talking about. Having suffered from severe lower back problems myself, I am very aware how debilitating this condition can be.

What most doctors recommended me when I consulted them about my back pain is to take addictive muscle relaxers and pain killers. And some even advised surgery, which is of course is the very last thing I wanted to hear about.

I never found a satisfactory method or cure to relief my back pain until I came across this revolutionary system which teaches you how to self-asses your specific condition and how to correct it.

One of the neatest aspects of this self assesment is that it takes away the guessing. The very first step involved having my wife take pictures of my posture in several different specified positions and angles. This was used in determining which stretches and exercises I should perform to CORRECT the problem.

I learned that most back pain is caused by muscle imbalances which lead to compensation therefore pain. The exercises and stretches that you will perform, are intended to correct those imbalances which will get rid of your pain.

It worked very well for me, within four weeks I have been transformed into a new person. Now I am back at work and feel fantastic when I get up in the morning. Give it a try yourself, you have got nothing to lose, but your pain.

Bob Said:

lower back pain relief fast?

We Answered:

Keep putting Icy Hot on it and use ice on and off frequently. Don't try to do so much physical activity and hopefully it will go away.

You really need to tell your coach that you are hurting, because if you are not right physically you can hurt yourself, your team and ruin your chances with an MLB scout.

Thelma Said:

Relief of lower back pain and hips in pregnancy?

We Answered:

depends on where the pain is. Try some light stretching. This always worked for me-- lie on the edge of your bed with one hip, leg and foot hanging off the edge. You'll feel a stretch in your hip and lower back. That always worked for me!