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I have a lumbar herniated disc (L3-4) and something else going on with my L-5/S-1 area. I experience horribly painful sciatica as well as leg numbness on a regular basis. My lower back feels locked up when I spend too much time sitting or too much time in exertion mode. I finally went to see a pain management doctor who said his patients report a lot of relief with use of an inversion table. He told me not to buy the cheapest one, but don't go out and spend $1,000 either. I had seen commercials for this model and my husband found it at Sports Chalet where we were able to get 10% off the $299 price (and purchase the already assembled floor model that hadn't been used, another plus!). I've used it for 3 days and the relief I've experienced is amazing! I slowly invert to about 45 or 50 degrees and with some stretching I am able to self-adjust my lower back and hips. It produces immediate relief! I recommend watching the CD that comes with it before just jumping right into it like I did! It's no fun swinging like a pendulum, fully inverted. The video explains how to set the height, responsiveness and foot height within the ankle supports. It truly works just like in the commercial through control by raising and lowering your arms. I love this thing!!! I'm here again to look for accessories.