1st choice restoration
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Got some bulging discs and other back problems. Is the zipper the best option? Have an RX 20 but it’s a beast. Any opinions thoughts?
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Thanks
Best wand for bad back!!!
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Rotovac and back exercises to strenthen the muscles.
Dolly Llama
Number 5
not a wand
but enough biz to support a wingman full time
..L.T.A
but enough biz to support a wingman full time
..L.T.A
hogjowl
Idiot™
Got the same problem
And I have all the tools you’ll eventually see over hyped
Just suck it up pussy
And I have all the tools you’ll eventually see over hyped
Just suck it up pussy
Desk Jockey
Member
Clean Response
Member
You kill your back getting the rx in and out of the van, the steps are pain too. I would say zipper is the answer.
hogjowl
Idiot™
Absolutely not
Unless it’s large area commercial
hogjowl
Idiot™
ManSo wait, you have the same problems. You're a pussy but you "suck it up"?
You’re really off your game today
Cleanworks
Moderator
Glided mach 12 titanium. Light weight, glides easily and leaves the carpet as dry as any other wand. Learn to use it left handed. Rotovac and zipper are good but you need someone to manage your hose. Otherwise you will be one handing it and causing the same problem
Cleanworks
Moderator
No, I believe in the US. It retails for $699. Money well spent. My back and shoulders thank me every day.
Kenny Hayes
Member
If you’ve been using the RX, then the rotovac will help you a lot!! If you’re thinking zipper, a 13in. is not a bad choice. Both of those are lighter by far. I know this sounds crazy to some, but an aluminum would help.
Hack Attack
Member
I've got 1 collapsed lower disc and 2 with thinning upper back/neck, find a good chiropractor they are like carpet cleaners they all do something but not all are worth employing
Look at your technique try and maintain straight back/leg and arm movements
Even the so called ergo wands are waaay behind when you compare with ergo tools from other industries
Look at your technique try and maintain straight back/leg and arm movements
Even the so called ergo wands are waaay behind when you compare with ergo tools from other industries
Old Coastie
Supportive Member
For me, using the 360i lets me stand straight instead of hoeing the carpet all day.
Because I prefer bipedalism to quad.
Because I prefer bipedalism to quad.
hogjowl
Idiot™
I’ve had a Chiropractor (2, in fact) pop my back. That’s all it is.
Hack Attack
Member
Any chiropractor can pop your back doesn't mean they're any good
A good chiro will do funtional movement tests at the start of every session, after assessing what you can or cant do they make adjustments
You can then pass the funtional movement tests that you failed at the beginning
A good 1 will also generally tell you that you will be in a lot more pain initially after the first few sessions ie it gets worse before it gets better
Shop your chiros ask questions before as to what to expect and what they do
A good chiro will do funtional movement tests at the start of every session, after assessing what you can or cant do they make adjustments
You can then pass the funtional movement tests that you failed at the beginning
A good 1 will also generally tell you that you will be in a lot more pain initially after the first few sessions ie it gets worse before it gets better
Shop your chiros ask questions before as to what to expect and what they do
Mike Draper
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Ergo titanium wand. My back problems were much less severe once i starting using it.
Greg Miller
Member
Check out the evolution from hydramaster
Hack Attack
Member
Definitely easy to use... too light and chattery with jets too far from carpet imo
ruff
Member
As you can tell from the different answers everybody is different.
I did not find the Rotovac easier (more of twisting your back motion) which for some can be worse.
Not the Zipper either which strained my back on the pulling motion.
I'd think that a holed glide will give you easiest motion (I like the PCti wand), but then you'd need more vacuuming which again, is hard on the back.
Chiros and such are good but still a band aid. I second the suggestion of doing exercises designed to strengthen your core. It certainly helped me a great deal with my back problem.
I did not find the Rotovac easier (more of twisting your back motion) which for some can be worse.
Not the Zipper either which strained my back on the pulling motion.
I'd think that a holed glide will give you easiest motion (I like the PCti wand), but then you'd need more vacuuming which again, is hard on the back.
Chiros and such are good but still a band aid. I second the suggestion of doing exercises designed to strengthen your core. It certainly helped me a great deal with my back problem.
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hogjowl
Idiot™
I’ve tried the “exorcises” but Melon is resistant
Old Coastie
Supportive Member
...and there went my coffee again.
Rats.
Rats.
icleancarpetz
Member
Most shoes today including insoles and arch support, etc can add to back problems. Allow your feet to move freely to strengthen foot muscles. Look into minimalist shoes...they have help a great deal along with exercise weight training to whip the muscles back into shape. As someone said above, strengthen the core and everything will follow.
Mikey P
Administrator
hogjowl
Idiot™
Kenny Hayes
Member
I certainly wouldn’t discount the shoe effect, but bulging disc is beyond that I would imagine.
Cleanworks
Moderator
Yoga works for me.
ruff
Member
Yoga can exacerbate the issue with a problem disk.
Exercises need to be the right ones for the problem. Otherwise they may inflame or make the issue worse.
In my experience and I've done them all (well.... most) physical therapists are the best solution. They work on correcting the core issues (not band aid like Chiros, massage or pain killers etc.) And they give you the tools to take care of it by yourself, without the need to come back.
You just need to make a commitment and follow through with doing all the exercises. No miracle but it works the best and in the long run both cheaper and better for your health.
Exercises need to be the right ones for the problem. Otherwise they may inflame or make the issue worse.
In my experience and I've done them all (well.... most) physical therapists are the best solution. They work on correcting the core issues (not band aid like Chiros, massage or pain killers etc.) And they give you the tools to take care of it by yourself, without the need to come back.
You just need to make a commitment and follow through with doing all the exercises. No miracle but it works the best and in the long run both cheaper and better for your health.
