Chattanooga Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback

For all the reviews that say this leaks... the 1st one I had (which I got from my physical therapist) did begin to start leaking air. I've had this replacement for over a year now, and it has held up fine. I'm sure it will eventually begin to leak (after all, it's plastic). When it does, I'll simply replace it.In my opinion, $45 is a very inexpensive price to pay to be pain free from sciatica and lower back problems. I had lower back problems for over 30 years, and have tried almost everything. This simple piece of equipment finally gave me a long term solution.I did have a minor flair up last summer, but pulled out my stabilizer and used it. After a couple days, I was pain free again. Now, I try to make sure I use it at least once a week for maintenance.I highly recommend.

I discovered this contraption in physical therapy after herniating a disc in my lumbar spine. I had to strengthen my deep core muscles to stabilize my spine and alleviate symptoms of the herniation. This item helps make seemingly easy exercises much harder and more effective by providing feedback on your form. I felt it was so effective, that I bought my own to use after I was done with physical therapy. Highly recommended for those who want feedback on correct form and real results. My only complaint is that it seems kind of expensive for what it is. I've seen manual blood pressure measurement kits significantly cheaper, and this is pretty much the same concept with a pad rather than the arm band. I wasn't able to find a more affordable alternate brand though, so I bit the bullet and paid up.

If you have lower-back weak-muscle problems, this simple device might be your cure. Use it to retrain weak muscles and to gain greater control over them and some you didn't know you had. Simple to use. Inflate slightly,. place it under the small of your back while you are on the floor, then tense your muscles ever so slightly while watching the feedback dial to keep steady at one number, Count 10 Mississippis and then tighten a little to move the dial pointer up five points and count again. Repeat about four times and then reverse coming back down. The numbers are irrelevant, serving only to show that you are holding your muscles steady. When you get good at holding the needle pointer steady, then try to hold it steady while you slowly draw your knee to your chest. Good luck with that move, but you'll be far better at it then on the first day.

I do like this product. I was a little concerned at first because there are some reviews out there saying that it wouldn't last. After receiving the product, I think it should have no problems lasting as long as you use it properly. The regulator/pump seems to be of very good quality with pre-marked bands as to where you need to maintain the pressure during exercises. The blue air bag is made of pastic. Probably any reliability issues are happening where the plastic tube from the regulator enters the bag. I could see where if you squashed the airbag by sitting on it or doing something similar that it may cause that connection to fail. However, if you use it as intended, I can't see why it wouldn't last.I would have rated the product 5 stars except I think the price is high. You could get the same thing from a traditional blood pressure cup set up. I'm not sure how much they cost.

I have several bulging discs and other spine problems. My physical therapist recommended this tool for me after I kept getting muscle spasms during even 'basic' core strength exercises. We found out that my little muscles in my neck (like the longus colli) and the deep muscles in my core and back (even the multifidus) has simply shut off and stopped firing due to years of constant pain and inflammation. After using this tool steadily for just TWO weeks, I went from not being able to sit for more than 4 minutes, to flying cross country and sitting for 8 hours with no drugs and no pain!!! I was so amazed I still cannot believe it. The colors make it easy to see exactly where the needle is. I would buy this all over again.

I was proscribed to attend out patient therapy for back and hip pain. Among the techniques they taught me was to use this product. I got the name of it and searched on the internet for it. This unit is the very same they use in the therapy program I attended.It is elegant in it's simplicity. Being a "visual" learner -- it is so much easier for me to see the progress I make learning to control certain muscles by how the dial indicator moves.For the narrow purpose I wanted it for, it is excellent for long term visual indication of the effectiveness of training certain muscles of the abdomen and back. I would recommend it to anyone with the needs I have.

There are many bad reviews for no reason. First, since this is a medical device, you NEED TO READ THE MANUAL. After that you can follow the book for recommended extra exercises. The book alone is worth $15 and has the same stuff my PT recommended. This device was originally $240 and worth it if used properly. Some people keep squeezing the pump up to 100lbs of pressure and wonder why it leaks. Follow the manual for operation and exercises and you can use it twice a day for two year without incident. Any medical device put in the hands of a "Google Doctor" individual will fail fast if used improperly. If you can and will read the owners manual, you will be very.happy with this quality made (Austria) medical device.