davidbowerkingwood

For Several Years Now, I’ve Lived with Sciatic Nerve Pain.

I have been to two chiropractors and one doctor who have not been able to provide any relief. The thought of surgery is unacceptable, so I have continued to look for alternate solutions.

Recently I found something which seems to hold promise; a back-stretcher that you can use at home. I checked it out on Amazon and saw it had a rather favorable review record.

The 8,717 ratings with an overall average of 4.2 out of 5 stars was impressive enough, so I ordered it and it came in Monday night. Tuesday, I tried it for the first time.

Day One

Using back stretcher unsupervised.

Using back stretcher with supervision.

I tried to carefully follow the instructions and was able to remain on the device for 15 minutes. I plan on using it every day for 15 minutes to see if it can provide any relief.

Day Two

This morning I completed another 15-minute unsupervised session on the back stretcher and seem to notice an encouraging difference in my back; it does not feel the same as it did before. I don’t want to jump to any conclusions but think it may be helping. I’ll check back with you tomorrow.

Day Three

This morning I used the back stretcher again for 15 minutes unsupervised; it seems my “supervisor” has lost interest in my efforts. It’s possible those stretch sessions are helping me. I’ll continue to use it and hope the results are really making a difference.

“Hope springs eternal in the human breast, man never is but always to be blest.” Alexander Pope, “An Essay on Man.”