The sciatic nerve is the longest in the body. It reaches from the lumbar spine through the hips and pelvis and down the rear of the leg. Under normal circumstances, the sciatic is responsible for transmitting communication between the brain and the legs. If the sciatic is pinched, it causes pain. An Atwood KS back stretcher allows sciatica sufferers to alleviate their pain using noninvasive techniques.

Spinal discs can become compressed through many normal activities of the day. As a person goes throughout his day, he may lose up to one half inch in height due to compression of discs. Under normal conditions, the height is then regained each night while the person sleeps. However, disc wear and tear causes individuals to lose height that requires discs to be stretched.

As discs are compressed, they do not get the needed fluids and nutrients needed for healing. This dehydration of discs can lead to degenerative disc disease. Stretching the spine can help the discs to receive the nutrients they need to heal.

Compressed discs often lead to pain. The pain can radiate to many areas of the body. When the sciatic is compressed, the pain may affect one's hip, leg, knee or foot. The condition can lead to numbness, tingling and loss of use of the affected limb.

With this device, users apply gentle stretching pressure to the spine in the comfort of their own home. They are in control of the exact amount of pressure applied to elongate the discs to a normal shape. The pressure relief from the nerves allow natural healing to occur.

An Atwood KS back stretcher offers help for sciatica pain. The device helps to heal the underlying problem. Patients need fewer pain medications as the pressure is relieved. The body uses its own natural ability to heal itself to reduce pain.