StaminaInLine Back Stretch Bench Upper and Lower Back Stretcher - No Inversion Decompression Fitness Equipment - Up to 250 lbs Weight Capacity

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I picked this prroduct mainly due to price and feedback from reviews. It does not disappoint. It works well.

Does the job , pulls your bottom back to release the pressure that causes you pain . Only buy if you can get yourself off the floor. Since it’s very low too ground.

This product really works. It helps relieves pain in your lower back if you're consistent with it. I used it once a week for 20 minutes when I had really bad lower back pain. Now, the pain isn't noticable, at times, I barely even feel it. It is also adjustable to fit all different height and extension lengths.Things to consider:1) Get a hip strap also, it really helps decompress that lower back even more. I purchased it separately on Amazon for $15.2) When releasing the lever, make sure to have your feet pressed up against the pads so it doesn't shoot back up your spine. VERY IMPORTANT***

Background: ruptured a low back disc in 2016.Went through traction therapy with 2 different doctors, and different machines, dozens of times, over the course of 5 months.I’m familiar with traction/decompression.My back was aching after a strenuous job for several months. I thought this may be an option to spending $50 per session.I sincerely wish I had never considered it.I assembled the back stretch bench in the living room, as my wife looked on, and we chatted about how nice it would be if I could use this while traveling for work, as well.Once it was completely assembled, I set it for my height, and put my feet between the rollers, and the upper cushions under my armpits.Used the ratcheting mechanism to slowly extend the machine, and allow a moderate stretch, pulling at my ankles, and resisting with the cushions under my arms.But. When I released the tension, by pushing the ratcheting mechanism all the way down, the machine SNAPPED back to the original position!Think about a ratchet strap, pulled taut, then suddenly released.It was NOT smooth, gentle, or acceptable.“Oh! Ouch. Oof! That was rough!”My wife’s eyes were huge“Oh my god! Are you alright?”It was obvious that it was bad.My back and hip were sore immediately.I spent the rest of the evening on the floor, on ice and heat.The next day it was worse, and the day after that, I could hardly walk.That was almost 2 months ago, I’ve had terrible sciatica nerve pain down my left leg, in my thigh and the front of my shin ever since that night.It’s bad enough that I’ve decided to take a couple weeks off work to focus on healing, since it’s not getting better with time and chiropractic sessions.I tried to return it, but maybe the returns window closed already. Either way, there’s no option to return.Which means I’ve been injured, and I’m out the price of this product, I’ve had to pay for numerous chiropractic sessions in an attempt to solve the injury, AND I’m about to lose thousands of dollars because I need to take time off work.This item is Painful, leading to very expensive costs to offset its use.

This is one of those reviews that has its good side and its bad side.It is easy to set up. The packing is extremely well done and the directions are very easy to follow. It is a very sturdy bench and it does stretch not only your lower back but also your thighs and calves. My chiropractor told me he wanted me on it 10 minutes daily. I only accomplished this after several days trying different methods (descriptions below). It is difficult to get down and up off it since it's suppose to be set up on the floor. I have a thickly padded area rug beside the bench so I can roll off the bench, get on my hands and knees then get up.The foam underarm supports caused my arms to go numb and my fingers to tingle. NOT good! I totally agree with the reviewer who suggested getting a chest strap to hold you in. I went one better. I went to the local box store and got a belt thinner from the athletic department of the store (Thank you Butch! Your idea works!) Then I went to the men's department and purchased a wide belt. Both are long enough to go around the machine and my waist. I attach myself with the velcro thinner belt then tighten the man's belt as tight as I can over the thinner belt. Both these totally relieve the underarm part of this bench to the point I don't have to use those numbing armpit supports. Also a must.. wear thick socks! There is a lever that is on the right side. This is what you pull toward you when you are ready to start the stretching. This works very nicely since it is totally under my control. It is also used to release the stretch. It actually releases the bar that your ankles are locked into. It is spring loaded so when you push the lever forward that spring jerks my ankles, legs, thighs right back into the starting position which actually hurts because it puts a sudden hard slam on my already tender lower back. To get past the sudden release of the lever, along with the pain I get from it, I came up with the idea of undoing my belts first, get my feet out of their position, sit up THEN release the spring loaded lever. This works.I also added a pillow to support my neck and a rolled up pillow to support my knees. The pillow under my knees helps relieve the pressure off my knees while I'm stretching.The description says cushioned bench. Really? It's basically a board with barely enough vinyl padding on it to say it's padded.I really can't say how easy (or hard) it would be to keep setting it up and taking it down after each use. I'm under strict doctor's orders not to lift anything over 10 lbs from the floor so this stays set up in my spare bedroom with all my additions laid out.Since it's not an option to go upside down, this seemed a reasonable option (price was OK once I added my various pieces to make this work).