LTUMHGCRBack Stretcher, Back Cracker for Lower Back Pain Relief, Multi-Level Adjustable Spine Board for Herniated Disc, Sciatica, Scoliosis(Black)

Update:After reading some of the reviews I wanted to address the "slipping" issue. Putting it together and adjusting the device can take about a minute of practice. You have to hold it in your lap with the gradual side of the arch against your waist and steep slope side away from so the device is pointing forward. It has two pieces. Pull the top part you lie on towards you until it bottom front edge moves over and you can feel one of the securing slots on the bottom piece. Gently release tension and slightly slide the edge of the top part just a bit side to side into the slot in the bottom. Give it a little push into the slot to make sure that it's IN THE SLOT- shouldn't be that difficult. If it's not securely in the slot, the top part can slip when you lie on it. If it's secure, it will not slip- I weigh 220 lbs. and have never had a problem. I hope this helps. Also, I use the device both directions for different lower back stretch effects. I believe though that the gradual slope is supposed to be pointed away from your waist, closest towards your feet.My lower back has been really hurting and tight over the last couple of years. Mostly from getting older and sitting at the office for hours during the week. I've tried multiple lower back stretches which sorta/kinda work but don't quite hit the spot. This stretcher is very straight-forward and pinpoints the exact muscles I need stretched just by moving it around to the right place on my back. I started off with the lowest of 3 settings and was able to completely relax into that setting after about 3-4 days. I'm on month 5 now and can use the highest setting with no problem. During the day, my back is not sore anymore and lower back pain is virtually gone. Device is well-made and the material is strong-I weigh 220 lbs and have no worry that it will collapse. I can't recommend this enough- game changer for me. Best idea is to start off slowly at the lightest setting and don't be too eager to get to the next setting. Just give your back a chance to adjust. Also, I think it would be prudent to show the Amazon pic to your physician or PT clinician first, if you're being treated for back issues, just to be safe.

At first, it was very hard to use. My back was tight and not very limber. Even now, the first minute or two seems like I am laying on a huge mound. I found that having my knees bent at first helps. As my back loosens up I am able to lay my legs flat. I can feel it loosening my back and it feels good after the first minute or so. I still can not go past the first slot / level of adjustment but it works for it intended purpose and I feel better after using it.

Very good tool. I do use to stretch my back after a day of work. It helps to decompress and do some stretching. The material is plastic but very solid one.

I didn’t get to try this for a while, but now I see the board pops out of its slots While lying on it for stretch

As a tall guy (at 6 foot 7) I cannot thank Amazon enough for helping me to find this arch for stretching. It's EASY To use and understand, it's very durable, it's big enough even for me being a big guy. The first few times it's a bit weird, but then you get a hang of it and it is completely comfortable and releaves pressure in my back. Overall a great buy, I am very happy that I bought it. I usually don't post reviews as often but I have bought it 6 months ago when I hurt my back badly, and since then I have seen great improvement in my health, and that's why I decided to leave a review in hopes that it will help someone else as well

Okay, honest review… I am not sure if this thing is great or going to make me paralyzed.I have lower back pain a lot, I bought this to use in between massages. It’s really hard to put into place. There are not many instructions on the best was to use it. I used to last notch as it was the least amount of hump and seemed the best place to start. I leaned back on it and I don’t know if my torso isn’t long enough or I am just no longer able to bend my back at 46, but I am in shape. With my bum off the ground completely, but my back on it and arms resting on the ground, I felt like I couldn’t breath. It was not comfortable, it has ridges that hurt. The back pain isn’t chronic, so I am unsure if it will help when I have it. However, it’s my back, my spine, I might be more comfortable laying on the bed and letting my limbs hang off the bed, as the massage therapist instructed. I think this thing could possibly hurt me. I am going to do more research, but I am a little scared of it.Update; after using this thing a couple days a week and trying to see if it would work or make a difference, I noticed mid back pain, that I had never had before. The pain became so bad that I was unsure if I really had hurt myself using this device. I have been on a heating pad for days now, trying to fix it. I never had pain in my mind back. The pain was in my lower back and only when I woke up in the morning. I called an orthopedic doctor and he said that most likely I was stretching a nerve pain, which can cause way more harm than good. I am now completely afraid of what I have done. My back hurts 24/7 and it’s been days. I will be going to see a doctor to see I caused damage to a myself by using this device. I don’t recommend this. I should have known better. This isn’t a beginner, middle and advanced. It’s an advanced, more advanced and gymnast. I looked for other reviews like mine and only saw 1 where someone said it was causing more harm than good, which surprised me because I am 5 7 and 138 pounds. In good shape, I didn’t think I could hurt myself stretching on the beginner level, but I have and it is not like anything I have ever had before.

I have been using this regularly and my back feels much better. I highly recommend this product. It will take some time to get use to so keep at it and you will feel the difference.