dr. steedman: i would recommend the teeter to a broad spectrum of patients.here are extensive, quality research studies showing these benefits for multiple different conditions which affect the spine. the teeter can be very helpful in addressing these mechanical issues by allowing negative pressure and rehydration of the discs so they function better as shock absorbers. less pressure means less pain. the teeter is good or better than any traction type therapies, and certainly less complicated. >> i found out when i was 20 years old that i had degenerative back problems. and i knew that that was a life sentence for me. i've been through back injections. i've been to a chiropractor, massage therapy and seeing a back doctor about surgery. i saw the teeter on tv. and it made sense to me as a health care professional, stretching the spine out, taking the pressure off of those joints. using the teeter every day, it's allowed me to work better. i'm not held back by my back problems and i can walk way more. just being able to run in here and get on this thing for a f

dr. steedman: i would recommend the teeter to a broad spectrum of patients.rgery. i saw the teeter on tv. and it made sense to me as a health care professional, stretching the spine out, taking the pressure off of those joints. using the teeter every day, it's allowed me to work better. i'm not held back by my back problems and i can walk way more. just being able to run in here and get on this thing for a few minutes every day and not have to make an appointment, not have to go anywhere, not have to wait to get some kind of relief and have it right there and available and ready. it's awesome. roger: if you think lying down takes a load off, you may be wondering why using a teeter is even necessary. this study demonstrates why. a pressure gauge was inserted in the spine to show the impact of various body positions. the most extreme loads to the disc occurred while sitting in poor posture like many of us do. but the biggest surprise was that even when lying down, your disc pressure remains at 25% of your body weight due to muscles and ligaments which hold it i