How often should I exercise with the belt?

You can exercise with the belt as often as you want during your daily activities.  Many use it several times a day to decompress their spine while others on an “as needed” basis when pain occurs.  The best advice is – once you have found relief – exercise a few times a week for prevention and enjoy the stetch it provides.  Some have called DISC-TRACTION® “the five-minute Yoga.”

How long can I wear my belt?

You can wear the belt all day for support and use the exercises for stretching as needed.  The belt can be worn discretely under clothing.

Do I have to wait long to feel results?

This depends on the nature and origin of your pain.  Relief can be immediate.  A 26-year old man was referred to our booth at the Paris trade show with severe sciatic pain, and as soon as he used the belt his pain stopped, the first time in months.  In cases of sacroiliac joint pain, the belt is used for active support and repeated and longer use can show better results.

Which of the exercises should I do?

All five exercises could be effective in helping relieve back pain.  You can do the series of five exercises or just do the ones that give you the greatest benefit and you can do comfortably.

Does the belt help in sciatic conditions?

Yes.  An example is the young man, mentioned above, at the Paris trade show that experienced instant relief after stretching with the belt, as well as testimonials from other users.

Can I use the belt while walking, jogging or sports such as golf?

Yes.  At DISC-TRACTION®, we have a slogan,  “don’t get caught without it!”  It’s the ideal tool for preventing injuries to the lower back during any kind of sports activity.  The belt is instrumental for correcting posture and alignment and may even improve your game.

Have clinical tests been done on the belt?

To date, no clinical studies have been done on DISC-TRACTION®.  Our feedback information has come from medical doctors, chiropractic doctors and physical therapists that have used the belt with patients, and from individual users.

My doctor has recommended underwater exercises to stretch my back.  Can I use the belt in the pool?

Yes.  Under water you’re weightless and there is no compression to your vertebrae.  Those conditions can make the belt even more effective.  Water won’t damage the belt.  Just hang it out to dry. 

Is there any age limit for use of the belt?

No.  We have users of all ages, from young people to seniors way up in their 80’s.

I don’t have lower back pain but tension in my upper back and shoulders.  Could the belt help?

Yes.  Some users find relaxation in those areas.  While using the belt, the shoulders move back and your stance improves. 

Does the belt come in other colors?

Black is currently the only color for the belt.  It may eventually be made in several colors.

Are there any contra-indications for the belt?

If the user experiences any problems, he/she should stop and consult a treating practitioner.

Could the belt help lordosis and scoliosis?

These are progressive abnormal curvatures of the spine and the belt may help slow these conditions down by repeated stretching of the spine.  The user should consult their treating practitioner in such cases.