Chronic low back pain is often debilitating and prevents people from enjoying even simple activities. But there is a treatment that has been clinically proven to be extremely effective in the treatment of chronic back pain, and it’s available at Winthrop Physical Therapy. The MedX Lumbar Machine uses a patented restraint system to isolate and strengthen the lumbar extensor muscles of the spine.

The majority of patients suffering from chronic spinal pain have severe weakness of the musculature of the spine, a condition which can lead to problems such as herniated discs, facet syndrome, and degenerative joint disease. A strong spine provides the necessary foundation to create healthy spaces between the vertebrae, which helps prevent spinal compression leading to chronic low back pain. Most machines claiming to develop lower back strength actually do more to improve hamstring and gluteus strength, but are unable to address the lumbar extensor region—the area most vulnerable to back injury.