Back pain is one of the most common reasons people can’t work or live their normal lives and is a leading cause of disability worldwide.

People who suffer from back pain can’t live their lives happily.

Most of us have experienced waking up with tight and achy muscles in our neck after sleeping in an odd position or after many hours of sitting down at a computer.

Many people can experience sudden, sharp pain in the low back after a long day of sitting at work, bending down to pick up an object, or doing any hard work.

Often these aches and pains are chronic- lasting for months or permanently.

There are various reasons why neck or back pain develops but one of the most common reasons is trigger points.

Trigger points are defined as areas of muscle fibers (commonly felt as a “knot”) that are irritable and cause pain locally and sometimes pain that radiates when the trigger point is pressed. 

Turning your head may be difficult because it feels as if the muscle hits the brakes and moving any further would be too painful, or similarly standing up straight after bending forward feels almost impossible to do.

In addition to the muscle pain, there may be tingling, numbness, or an achy sensation down the arm on the side of the neck that is tight, or in the hip or down the legs when the low back is affected.

The area affected by the trigger point will have sensitized nerves and decreased circulation which is what leads to the dull, achy, sometimes sharp pain sensation.

In Chinese Medicine, these painful points are called “Ashi” points which roughly translate into “that’s it!” as in “that’s the spot that hurts!”

Using this knowledge, the Chinese developed a unique technique to cure neck & back pain.

This method is called “ACUPUNCTURE”

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body.

Acupuncture uses very fine needles to release these tight muscle bands, known as trigger point needling.

Once the point is released circulation increases in these areas that were previously tight and tender. You will experience a measurable reduction in pain almost immediately.

A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain.

Using the technology of Acupuncture, the Lumbar Stretcher was designed to help people suffering from neck or back pain use acupuncture- as a non-invasive, gentle, and prescription-free way to get relief from their pain!

The trigger points on the Lumbar Back Stretcher also provide deep lumbar tissue release by adding pressure to the tight muscles along your back.

As you get more advanced and flexible, you can adjust the curve on the arch to a more advanced setting. In no time, you’ll be walking taller, and with more confidence as your posture will improve!