The Spine-Worx Back Realignment Device is one of several similar devices now available for back pain sufferers. You’ve probably seen this advertised on TV. One might be skeptical about a device so simple in design, but our founder has used a similar device and has found it to be helpful. Such devices are generally advertised to help with lower back pain, primarily, but Richard has upper back and shoulder pain in addition to lower back pain, and perhaps surprisingly, he has been using the device primarily to help with the upper back pain. As we said, the device he is using is similar, but not this exact product. We hope to post more information on that and other similar devices sometime in the near future.
Designed by a chiropractor, this natural back support system uses your body’s own weight to apply controlled pressure to the spinal vertebrae. As you lie on Spine-Worx, your spine is pressed firmly against the length of its two unique padded and contoured rails, injection-molded to fit the natural shape of the mid- and lower back. The vertebrae in the spine are gradually and gently encouraged to realign into their natural positions, which helps to relieve back pain for many.
If you are not prepared to make the leap just yet, keep an eye out for our future posts as we hope to be posting more about other similar devices and if we can, will hopefully be able to do some comparisons and give our visitors a little more guidance as to which device (if any) might be best for differing conditions.
I am a 62 year old male and have been using Spine-Worx for years, since back when it was called Spine Align. Not only does it help to maintain my spine in alignment between chiropractic adjustments, I find that I don’t need to see the chiropractor anywhere nearly as often as I once did. In fact, I haven’t been to my chiropractor for months, and I used to go at least once a week. By using Spine-Worx, I’ve stopped chest pains, numbness in my fingers, headaches, pain in my hip from an on-the-job injury, pain in my knee and ankle, and there are probably others that I can’t think of right now. Anything that a chiropractor is helpful for regarding the spine, this device can provide assistance. (It will not rotate the ilia; it only helps the spinal vertebrae. ) While it can’t diagnose an individual’s particular problem as a chiropractor can (such as a rotated ilium), it gives general assistance to every vertebra in the back. While it has been said that it cannot adjust the neck (cervical spine), in adjusting the rest of the spine, it helps in getting the neck to straighten itself out. In addition, I’ve found that, when I’ve already gotten movement to the other parts of my spine, by raising my hips and lower back off the Spine Worx while keeping my shoulders and neck on the Spine Worx, I have indeed gotten my neck to pop back into alignment. The more time I spend on it, the better the results I get. I can’t say enough for this item. If you are accustomed to chiropractic care, you should not have any trouble with this. If you’ve never had your spine aligned, you might be in for a surprise when your vertebra pops back in line. Also, the longer your spine has been misaligned, the more discomfort you may feel as the device straightens your spine out to be as it was meant to be. For these times, I recommend using the Spine Worx after a hot shower or hot bath so the muscles will be most relaxed and not tight, in hopes that they won’t be tight and try to pull the vertebra back out of alignment again. Discomfort might be the sensation of pulling along the spine of the muscles that are attached to the individual vertebra that is suddenly in a new position, and related sensations. I feel that, if you stick with it, using it the recommended 15 minutes per day, you will feel better and have better health. In any case, it’s certainly worth a try. I have three of them, one for the car (I get extra pressure by pushing against the steering wheel for adjusting the thorax), one for the house, and a spare in case something happens to the others: I don’t ever want to be without my Spine-Worx!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Did Just What I Wanted
I’ve gone to chiropractors (primarily the same one) for over 20 years. I ended up last year with what appeared to be a bad adjustment that left me with blinding headaches for…
I’m almost 50yo with lower back pain. The pain is caused by slight misalignment, compression, and pinched nerves (standard lower back pain). Care must be exercised to place the spinal column in the correct position. If you get the spine aligned properly, you then must find a way to force your muscles to relax and allow the device to do it’s job. This is uncomfortable at first so that makes it harder to relax the muscles. Once the muscles finally relaxed, I could feel the spine realigning and it felt good. I rated 4 stars primarily dues to the difficulty in centering the spine on it although, in all fairness, I don’t know how they could have designed it differently. Bottom line: If the dog ate it, I’d buy another. Mark H
2.0 out of 5 stars
Product caused more discomfort than without it
My back bothers my from time to time and so I decided to give Spine-Worx a go after reading all of the glowing reviews.
I ordered this out of desperation after a slipped disc kept me bent over and in constant pain for two weeks. I have too high a deductible to run to the doctor for everything so this was my last chance before undergoing expensive tests and treatment. It worked like a charm and got my spine back in alignment. I felt a few pops and then relief. I find 6 or 8 minutes all that is needed and only when I feel back strain. I did not experience anything negative and had no trouble at all finding the right position. The Spine Worx comes with explicit instructions on how to align yourself and the proper way to get up after treatment. I can see where there could be trouble if you fail to follow these instructions. I used this in combination with the Homedic’s Shiatsu massage chair and have been completely pain free for about two months now. This was pain muscle relaxers and pain killers couldn’t touch!! I highly recommend this product if you are willing to follow the recommended guidelines.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Spineworx a Worthwhile Investment
Overall, I am very pleased with this product.
I get intense headaches, and I have noticed that if I get on the spineworx when I feel a headache coming on, I can…
1.0 out of 5 stars
I was sore for a week.
This thing is so hard that it bruises you from top to bottom. I gave it a few days after the first trial but I later felt like someone beat me on my back with a baseball bat.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Single most effective treatment for me
I’ve tried almost everything for a back that has been sore on-and-off for 20 years (in the wake of a herniated L5 disc).
5.0 out of 5 stars
So far, so good
I’ve had back trouble my whole life, partly from injuries and partly due to poor posture, but chiropractors always end up hurting me and doing more damage than good, so I’ve just…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Helped my dislocated ribs.
After months of physical therapy, I was still having trouble with my back when I slept. About an hour before bed, I lie down on this device for about 5 minutes and I am good to…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved this thing
I bought this as a gift for my dad and now I want one for myself. It’s helped with his back pain a lot.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Too short
This was too short for someone over 6 feet tall to use. Bad product and it’s cheaply made!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ugly device works for me
In summary, this thing has worked for me, but consider my situation and how it applies to you before you consider this a recommendation to you.