Stamina InLine Traction Control System, Back Pain Relief & Spine Decompression Machine - Stretching and Exercise Equipment for Home and Gym Workout - Portable Lower Body Fitness Stretcher

I don't usually write reviews, but this time I had to. I have suffered from back pain since I was around 11 years old (I'll be 40 in a few months). I can't even remember what it feels like not to be in pain. I have tried everything from skeptical as seen on TV devices, inversion tables, to pain killers and Yoga and meditation (Anything to stop the constant pain). So when I saw the Stamina Inline traction system I though..OKAY yet another device with high hopes that will probably end up at a yard sale some day, but like all the others before I decided to give it a try. I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER WITH THIS DEVICE. Of course there are a few little things that are not perfect, and the construction is not aircraft quality or NASA certified, BUT for the price you can't go wrong. I owned an inversion table for 15 years and rarely used it. It was time consuming to take everything out of my pockets, find the space for it to swing wildly in the air, clamp my ankles in and have the blood rush to my head. And of course it never seem to work on the area that was in pain amd seemd to cause more pain in my ankles and legs than anything else. The Stamina is different. It's simple and fas., I can use it 10 times a day if I want, for a quick pressure release or a longer stretch. Best yey, IT ACTUALLY TARGETS THE RIGHT AREA. It takes a little getting used to and a little experimentation, but you can adjust the machine to stretch exactly where it needs to stretch. As a hint... Adjust the height high on your waist and the belt/strap close you waist to target the upper back and lower the height and move the belt back for lower back, somewhere in the middle is the sweet spot that gets the entire back. Hold your elbow close together for the upper back and farther apart for the lower back to allow more of a forward stretch. Bend your knees for lower back, straighten them for the upper back. So if it isn't stretching the right spot, experiment until it does. This isn't the machine to end all of your back pain for good, but if you are like me and live a life of constant pain, and have known your chiropractor and acupuncturist longer than your wife or husband, and know more about your massage therapist than your brothers and sisters, the Stamina InLine will be a great addition to your arsenal of healing if you take the time to learn how to use it. It's strong, affordable, reliable, simple, strong (I'm 6'0 200lb) and effective. I am completely satisfied and would give it a higher rating if I could.

Easy to put together, helps strengthen and stretch back - only works for lower back however.

I have several bulging discs in my low back and have been going to physical therapy and getting traction to avoid back surgery. The traction was the only thing that helped, without it I had pinched nerve pain so bad down my leg I was using crutches. However, you can't wait for the expensive treatments every time the back pain flares up. I was skeptical about any home machine working well enough to really help. So far I have been using this everyday, sometimes for 10 minutes other times 30. It provides excellent relief. I tried a friends home machine you lay on and turn the handle yourself. It was bulky, uncomfortable and not something you can do easily and quickly. This doesn't take up to much room, it's very sturdy and I have been able to use it to stretch and strengthen my core as well as getting results very close to the traction I was getting twice a week. My only complaint is my arms and chest got quite sore the first several times I used it as well as any time I use it more than 10 minutes. But, I'll take that over the back and sciatic nerve pain. Overall I think it's worth the money. I've recommended it to several others I knew from Physical therapy, all of them who have tried it out agree it's a great alternative to traction.

UPDATE: Replacement unit has worse welding issues than the first. So bad that some joints look to not be connected and I'm not going to put my weight on it. Sending back replacement unit, keeping original for now. I am 6'5" 255lbs, work out a lot not too tubby. I say this so there is some reference point for what follows. I have been trying to rehab a bulging lumbar disc for 7-8 months. I have been to 5 different Chiropractors in my city. All of them had slightly different approaches as-far-as adjusting, stretching, exercises. 3 had Triton decompression tables, and 1 had a Flexson Distraction table. I stayed with each Dr for at least 3 weeks, and I was unable to make any progress toward alleviating my pain with any of them. I tried the Teeter inversion table and it hurt my knees and ankles too much, while giving no relief to my back. I recently tried the Nubax, and found it to be less than useful due to the kneeling position. All of the decompression tables and the Nubax are just too small. This machine, with it's standing position, allows me to get a relaxing stretch of my lower back with little-to-no discomfort anywhere else. The only problem I have found is the construction. It's poor quality construction. The materials are solid but, some of the pieces are crooked and welded on out of square (crooked) as well. There is also a piece of the tubing that looks like it was bent using a mallet or hammer. Even with the whole thing being lopsided, it feels really sturdy and holds my weight without any issues Having this one replaced and hopefully the replacement won't be so sloppily made.

Very solid built unit. Helps well with my lower back herniated disks. Easy to use.

L’article a été livré très rapidement. Il est bien construit et solide. Le montage est relativement facile. 4 étoiles plutôt que 5? Cet appareil doit être bien ajusté. Puis il demande une bonne perception du corps et de la sensation d’étirement. Il faut « apprendre » à l’utiliser. Cela prend un certain temps. Jusqu’ici, après 2 ou 3 semaines, cela donne de bons résultats. J’attends une expérience de quelques semaines pour me faire une idée plus exacte. Peut-être être alors donnerai-je 5/5. Pour l’instant j’aime bien l’utiliser et il me fait du bien en 1 minutes ou 2, répétées quelques fois par jour. COMMENTAIRE 2: APRÈS QUELQUES SEMAINES D’UTILISATION, LES BUSHING (PIÈCES NO 18) SE DÉFORMENT ET NE SONT PAS SUFFISAMMENT SOLIDES DE SORTE QUE LA SECTION MOBILE DEVIENT BRANLANTE.

i love it, it dose what is suppose to do. I have inverter, and this has different function

I have a history of an L5 compression that required spinal decompression by Physiotherapy a few years ago. My back pain was returning and the thought of spending $1500 for decompression left me looking for alternatives. This device works surprisingly well. Just a few minutes a day keeps the back pain away, and it is safe. My father even bought his own after he tried mine. He is pain free after dealing with back pain for forty years. My MD and Osteopath both agreed it was safe to use, unlike other machines that can hurt your ankles and pinch nerves. I have tried all types of remedies for my back, the Inline TCS has been a game changer.

Great machine too much shipping cost.