Best wand for bad back!!!

[1st choice restoration]

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?
Thanks

 

[Andy]

Rotovac and back exercises to strenthen the muscles.

 

[Dolly Llama]

not a wand
but enough biz to support a wingman full time

..L.T.A

 

[hogjowl]

Got the same problem
And I have all the tools you’ll eventually see over hyped
Just suck it up pussy

 

[Desk Jockey]

Got the same problem
And I have all the tools you’ll eventually see over hyped
Just suck it up pussy

So wait, you have the same problems. You're a pussy but you "suck it up"?

 

[steve_64]

I'm a pussy too

Really liking the single jet inch and a half wand I got with the butler. Its helped with the carpal tunnel elbow and shoulder pain too.

 

[Clean Response]

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]

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.

Absolutely not
Unless it’s large area commercial

 

[hogjowl]

So wait, you have the same problems. You're a pussy but you "suck it up"?

Man
You’re really off your game today

 

[Cleanworks]

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

 

[Jimmy L]

Yeah that mach 12 is what $1200? NO! for a 12 inch wand?

 

[Cleanworks]

Yeah that mach 12 is what $1200? NO! for a 12 inch wand?

No, I believe in the US. It retails for $699. Money well spent. My back and shoulders thank me every day.

 

[Kenny Hayes]

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]

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

 

[Old Coastie]

For me, using the 360i lets me stand straight instead of hoeing the carpet all day.

Because I prefer bipedalism to quad.

 

[hogjowl]

I’ve had a Chiropractor (2, in fact) pop my back. That’s all it is.

 

[Hack Attack]

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

 

[Mike Draper]

Ergo titanium wand. My back problems were much less severe once i starting using it.

 

[Greg Miller]

Check out the evolution from hydramaster

 

[Hack Attack]

Check out the evolution from hydramaster

Definitely easy to use... too light and chattery with jets too far from carpet imo

 

[Mikey P]

Sapphire 12" Ti.

 

[ruff]

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.

 

[hogjowl]

I’ve tried the “exorcises” but Melon is resistant

 

[Old Coastie]

...and there went my coffee again.

Rats.

 

[icleancarpetz]

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]

I’ve tried the “exorcises” but Melon is resistant

can you take a photo of what the means?

 

[hogjowl]

can you take a photo of what the means?

 

[Kenny Hayes]

I certainly wouldn’t discount the shoe effect, but bulging disc is beyond that I would imagine.

 

[Cleanworks]

Yoga works for me.

 

[ruff]

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.