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.

This stabilizer has really helped me to monitor training of my core. It works and the exercises included in the booklet are excellent. My physical therapist recommended this product while I'm working on stabilizing my core which ultimately, I hope, will help my sciatica to go away. The only problem I see is the recommendation by the manufacturer to remove the tubing from the pressure valve during storage as it is very difficult to do, and when I did try, unsuccessfully, the gauge leaked (probably because it became slightly ajar) until I could push the tubing back into place tightly again.

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.

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 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.

This was part of PT that helped overcome a lifelong back problem. Ordered one on 11/2 for home. It arrived quickly. Pump was missing a piece so it leaked. I called manufacturer (thinking maybe I wasn't using it correctly) and they promised to send a new one. Called again 3 weeks later...out of stock. Replacement is perfect.

I was recommended to buy this from a body worker that has helped me a lot. The product seems to be well made but for some reason it seems to slowly lose air. It appeared to do this from when I first purchased it and starting trying to use it which might have attributed to me not ending up using it much. I recently started working with the same body worker again and he really thinks it is absolutely the best thing for me but it just continues to slowly lose air every rep. I have tried to contact the company for a replacement but have had trouble finding info on how to do that. I did call Chattanooga and left a message about it but no one has gotten back to me. Nothing happened to the apparatus and the leak must be really, really small because I can't even figure out where it is leaking. I think it is a good product and really want to try to use it again but can't really justify spending that much money again when I can't even figure out why this one isn't working. Would love to get it replaced! If anyone has beta on how to get in contact with the company I would appreciate it! Thanks!