Lower back pain
MedX Lumbar Extension (LE)
Lower back pain can be debilitating. Our FDA-certified, medical lumbar extension (LE) machine, backed by over $40 million in R&D, is arguably the best lower back pain solution in the world. It works by targeting weak muscles deep in your lower back that are likely contributing to your pain. As many scientific studies suggest, it can help 80% of people with chronic back pain to improve function in the lower back, alleviate or get rid of pain, and increase bone mineral density in the vertebrae.
Even a single session can help ease pain and tension by lubricating your joints and bringing blood flow to your lower back. Over time, you can achieve a more supple, stronger, and pain-free lower back. Numerous research studies on MedX’s spinal technology suggest that about 80% of people with ALL symptoms of lower back pain will achieve good to excellent results after several sessions.
“Working with the staff and the machines at New Element are the only reason why I did not have back surgery.”
“This machine saved my life!”
The science: How the MedX Lumbar Extension machine works
The MedX medical spinal computerized assessment and strengthening machine is a proven system that works on localizing the deep erector muscles of the lumbar spine, the multifidus. Multifidii function together with abdominal and pelvic floor muscles to stabilize the low back and pelvis during functional activities.
When you have chronic low back pain, your back muscles are typically in spasm, preventing your back from moving smoothly. In chronic spinal conditions, the multifidii may become inhibited and prevent full recovery from a back problem.
But strengthening these muscles is incredibly difficult with typical machines or equipment. Unless larger muscles (like the gluteus and hamstrings) are prevented from helping your back move, it is virtually impossible to directly target the weakened multifidii. The pelvic restraint system on the MedX LE, which locks your legs and pelvis in place, allows your deep back extensor muscles to do all the work. This is the key to successfully strengthening these important muscles and addressing the most common root cause of lower back pain.
When you use the MedX LE machine, you are forced to move your lower back. Just like you might mobilize a hurt elbow or knee to work out the pain, this movement can actually feel good and help increase your range of motion. Further, this movement stimulates the pumping of fluids into your spinal discs and helps lubricate your joints. The combination of all these factors can help injured spinal tissue heal naturally and give you relief from back pain.
“Within months, it was evident that MedX was effective. Anywhere that a MedX lumbar extensor machine was up and running, spine surgeons complained bitterly that their surgery volume was declining.”