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Since my body is stating to feel like its age... [B)]:([V] lol [:I]...I am planning on buying/using one of these gravity/inversion boots. Anyone here have experience with it?

If you have one you are not using, let me know too...maybe we can work out a deal ;).
 
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Save your money, Dario! My dad had all kinds of problems with his back, etc and he tried everything, including these things. His were high dollar and they helped some but not enough for the hassle.

He ended up joining a good fitness center and starting a rigorous fitness program and most of his problems went away. I too joined a fitness center here in town and have been going faithfully for a few months now. I fell allot better myself. I hate working out and still do but the benefits in both cardio health and fitness are way more than I could get hanging from my ankles![:)]
 
Thanks for the input Curtis.

I am actually still "fit" enough and do my exercise at home. My problem is my lower back and though it doesn't really hurt...there is that nagging discomfort after a long day. I think the abuse I gave it...lifting stuff more than I should at a very young age, is taking its toll.

Now, about your dad's equipment... [}:)][:D]
 
[:0]Hanging from your ankles!!~[:0] Not me sorry to hear your have discomfort Dario, If it will make you feel better your pile is getting almost big enough to ship[:D]
 
Dario,

There's an set of easy isometric (I think) exercises you can do daily to stretch those back muscles. I posted a description back when BigRob wrote about his issue.
Your wife might even have something that describes them. Anyway, I had back problems from a couple of earlier injuries and these solve it -- even when I'm on my feet all day. I can scan the few pages and send 'em if you'd like.

Gary
 
Dario,
I know that feeling a lot. One thing I do for my lower back, is lay on the floor, with your knees hooked over the seat of a chair. Basically any position that takes the weight off your spine, but leaves you in the bent over position will help stretch that out nicely.
 
Dario,

I have collapsed/herniated disk and I was almost immobile with constant pain in the low back and radiating down my leg. I did three things simultaneously that made the pain almost entirely subside: Chiropractic + Massage + Stretching.

For Chiropractic I went with an "Advanced Activator" trained chiro. They use a device to manipulate your spine with small little clicks rather than twisting and yanking your body/joints around. I would definitely NOT allow anyone to crank on my back with manual adjustments any more! You can find an activator doctor at http://www.activator.com. I was doing this 2-3 times a week to start with.

For massage I just went with deep tissue massage concentrating in the muscles around my back and low legs. I was doing a massage a week to start with.

Stretching, I would have to talk you through the specific stretches but they concentrated on the muscles that connect the low back to the upper leg and the upper leg.

I'm now able to ride bicycle and motorcycle; go running; work at the lathe regularly; etc.
I never would have dreamed of this before I started the treatment/stretching.

GK
 
Greg, If all else fails...I might take the route you described. Mine is not bad but I would love to go though my days without noticing the nagging discomfort on my back.[:D]

Nolan, I felt a bit better already LOL.

Thanks to all.
 
Back pain can have many different causes. I sure hope you have been in for a medical evaluation before trying to solve your discomfort problem. The wrong "treatment" could be worse than no treatment at all.

From what I read, about 90% of all back problems are the result of weak back muscles. Not knowing anymore than we do, the suggestion about engaging in some sort of fitness program sounds like the best idea.
 
Dario - I've been to the chiropractor quite a few times - feels great right away, but then I have the same problems again a few weeks/months (sometimes just days) later.

Two things have worked REALLY REALLY well for me. The first was to start exercising a bit. Even just situps and stretches help - they strengthen your core muscles, and that helps a lot toward keeping your back in line. Posture does too, but that's an ongoing problem for me.

The MOST beneficial thing I did was buy a new bed. I didn't realize how poorly I slept until I got a brand spanking new bed - it's night and day! :D

So hope that helps - gravity boots - all they do is give you a headache from all the blood rushing to your head...apparently - I've never used them myself.
 
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<br />Let him get the boots. Not even Dario could post while hanging upside down. It will give the rest of us a chance to catch up.
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That is funny!!! ROFLMAO

Oops my post count is up another! [:p]
 
Randy, I am doing 3 back exercises (almost) regularly and they do help but it is not enough.

Andrew, A new bed might be it. Thanks!
 
Most beneficial thing I've found for low back pain is exercise. Strengthening the lower back and abs helps a TON. I used to have a lot of lower back pain and was told if I developed abs better the lower back wouldn't have to overcompensate so much. It worked.
 
You might consider an air bed. My wife and I bought one 3 years ago and just love it. But don't buy that number bed, they are way over prices. We bought "Comfort Select" less expensive. The owner is an ex ceo of that number bed company and didn't like how it was run so he quit and started his own company. Also, don't buy the box spring, just re-use your current one. And if it isn't firm enough, you can add a piece of fiber board between the matress and the box spring. We found this out after we bought their box spring. HTH
 
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