Back Revolution® System Testimonials and Reviews

Dear Mr. Kaiser,

I am writing about my recent purchase of your Pro Back Revolution system. In early September, 2007, I awoke with terrible pain in my lower back. I could barely walk. After a trip to a chiropractor where several x-rays were taken of my spine, it was discovered that I was suffering from grade II spondylolisthesis at the S1/L5 joint in my spine. Over the course of the next several months, I visited my chiropractor three times a week, had two epidural injections and finally met with two spinal surgeons. As recommended by my doctors, I spent an hour each morning and each evening on the floor trying to exercise & strengthen my back and core muscles.

Despite lifelong aversion to medications, I was also taking a prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) each day and a prescription pain medication almost every night. Though the exercises and medication did not improve my condition, the next step was surgery. I did a lot of research about the surgery that I would be having. I was going to involve a lot of pain and a long recovery.

The more I learned, the more I decided that I wanted to avoid the surgery at all cost. Unfortunately, I however, my condition continued to worsen. Despite my efforts, it was becoming increasingly difficult to exercise, and my pain was prohibiting me from functioning.

I finally decided that surgery was inevitable. I began making arrangements with my employer for my extended leave. I also made a trip to visit my family to determine who would be available to assist me during my recovery. My father had not seen me for several months and was deeply saddened by my inability to function and my obvious pain. Over the week following my visit, my father had spent a lot of time researching my condition and trying to find anything that might help me. He called me and asked if I had tried inversion. I said that i had not, but that I would look into it.

After much research & reading, I decided to purchase the Pro Back Revolution system. It seemed more sensible to me than inversion tables that supported the entire body’s weight from the ankles. I ordered the unit on Friday and received it the following Wednesday. A friend came over and assembled the unit for me, as I was unable to do it myself. When the unit was ready to go, I inverted for a short time and then stood upright. I was AMAZED! For the first time in 7 months I was completely without pain, and continued to be pain free for nearly 2 hours. I phoned my father to share the news and could immediately hear the relief in his voice. I inverted the next morning and again after work.

After one day with my Back Revolution, I did something I had not been able to do for more than half a year: I walked 5 miles. I have also been able to do my core strengthening exercises completely without pain while inverted. I t has been only 13 short days since I received my Back Revolution system and I have only taken my NSAID twice and one dose of pain medication.

I don’t know how I survived the past 7 months without it. My pain has been drastically reduced and my function has been significantly restored. My friends and co-workers are amazed at the improvement in my mobility, posture and overall disposition. Best of all, I am no longer considering surgery. Your Back Revolution has changed my life. From the bottom of my heart I thank you.

Sincerely,

Carla Wolowski

The Back Revolution is phenomenal. The weight of the body armor and helmet I wear while on assignment in Afghanistan really takes a toll on my back and neck.

I wish I would have had it while I was there. I did tell all the soldiers about The Back Revolution while I was there.

Ralph Dayton

War Photographer in Afghanistan

Dear Bill,

Thank you for allowing us to test The Back Revolution System. I have personally used the piece and have found it to be beneficial for decompression of the spine and enhancing flexibility to the lumbar and surrounding areas.

In addition, I have experimented with abdominal crunches while suspended from The Back Revolution and have found that it serves to target the abdominal muscles while minimizing the stress to the neck and lumbar.

Besides the aforementioned benefits, I have found that it just feels good to hang from The Back Revolution and breathe!

I believe that this piece of equipment would benefit anyone, especially fellow firefighters who, having to carry heavy equipment both on their backs and limbs, frequently suffer from injuries to the lumbar section. I also like the fact that it is space efficient and can fit in almost any room or gym.

Nice job on a good product.

Sincerely,

Michael Ong - Captain

Fitness Coordinator

Phoenix Fire Department

Dear Bill,

I would like to take this opportunity to update you on the progress of the “Back Revolution” in the “Stretch and Flexibility” Program here at PG&E.

On March 23, 1992, the Los Padres Division Safety Committee created the “Stretch and Flexibility” program. Its goal was to prevent back injuries (the number on cause of all workman’s compensation cases) and to reduce stress in the workplace. The “Back Revolution” was chosen by the committee to address these concerns.

To date, the “Back Revolution” is in place at all four of the electric transmission and distribution service yard. The feedback from the employees has been very positive.

The “Stretch and Flexibility” program has helped address employee health needs and also has shown that PG&E Company has been progressive in identifying health concerns and addressing them in a positive manner.

As I stated in the letter of January 29, 1993, we hope to expand the “Stretch and Flexibility” program to other PG&E facilities in the future.

Thank you for your continued help and cooperation.

Sincerely,

Michael Lara

Chairman, Stretch and Flexibility Program

Dear Mr. Kaiser:

This very belated letter is to let you know that the Back Revolution has been a very welcome addition to our small low-tech rehab room in the Whittier Chiropractic Health Center.

The best describe the benefits of this machine I would like to relay to you a story. Due tot he cutbacks in support staff on campus I am very often working in my office on the weekend trying to catch up on the mounds of paper work that pile up while I am seeing to the needs of our patients and interns during the week.

On one particular Saturday I came into my office which is near our rehab room and within a minute one of our on-campus security officers came around the corner. I was quite surprised because there was no reason for anyone to be in the Health Center on the weekend. The sheepish grin o the officers face told me that something was “up”.

Upon questioning him I discovered that he had been in the Rehab room “hanging” on the Back Revolution! He admitted that when he could not get into the clinic on a regular basis he often took his breaks on the weekend in the Health Center to utilize the Back Revolution. Having suffered from psoriatic arthritis for over 20 years he has found the Back Revolution to be the one form of therapy that has given him the most relief from his pain and muscle spasm.

As his story is dramatic I have asked this patient to write a letter to you also with his endorsement of the Back Revolution and as you will note he is so impressed with this anti-gravity device he is interested in purchasing one himself so that he does not have to schedule appointments in the Health Center or “hang” during his breaks at work.

This is just one success story from one patient with the Back Revolution but I think it very well illustrates the benefits of your anti-gravity device.

My best wishes to you and sincere apologies for the belatedness of this letter,

Sheila A. Hanes, D.C.
Health Center Director

Dear Bill,

Thank you for introducing our center to the Back Revolution System. As you know I have been an advocate of spinal decompression for many years. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why I greatly appreciate the ease that your “system” accomplishes the many benefits of inversion traction.

In my many years of working with world class athletes, I have found that one of their greater limiting factors is lacking of flexibility. Because flexibility equate to 1/3 of an athletes ability to generate power, much of our training is directed to improving flexibility. The “Stick” portion of your system not only warms and prepares the priority muscles for spinal decompression on the Back Revolution, it also improves flexibility by inactivating trigger points in the muscles.

As the athleticism and ambidexterity of our athletes improve, we initiate certain inversion exercises directed to eccentric rotational core development. The Back Revolution is the only piece of exercise equipment I have ever used that provides the safety and comfort needed to perform these very important torso strengthening techniques.

Again thank you and your fine organization for combining the Stick with the Back Revolution. You now have a system that elevates the performance of everyone; not just athletes.

Sincerely,

Shiley Sports & Health Center of Scripps Clinic

Dean Brittenham, MS
Director

Dear Mr. Kaiser,

I have used the Back Revolution System for approximately one month. In my opinion it is a great way to decompress the spine and stretch the muscles of the lower back.

I especially like using the Back Revolution Stick as a means of warming up the back muscles prior to inversion on the spinal decompression unit. This prevents the user from injuring himself/herself by abruptly stretching cold muscles.

The Back Revolution System should be in every gym and athletic club. It should also be incorporated in injury prevention and corporate wellness programs. Furthermore, it seems ideal for chiropractic and physical therapists to use in their rehabilitation programs.

Thank you for permitting me to use and evaluate the Back Revolution System.

Sincerely,

Stephen R. Seater, CAE, CNC
Executive Director

Dear Bill,

On behalf of the Doctors of the Florida Chiropractic Association Sports Injury Council, I would like to thank you for providing us with the Back Revolution.

I have used many of your competitor’s equipment and have found them uncomfortable and unsteady. The Back Revolution is head and shoulders above all the similar products on the market. I was extremely impressed with the stability and quality of craftsmanship of the Back Revolution.

The Back Revolution is one of our most used pieces of equipment at athletic events. Compressive forces placed upon the lumbosacral region are extremely high in many of the events we cover. The Back Revolution gives the athlete a quick, controlled way to decompress this area between play. I have also found the Back Revolution extremely useful in a lumbosacral strengthening program to include hyperextension, rotation and crunches for affordable for a patient to use in there home as well. It supports the pelvis and legs and allows for proper biomechanics much better than hyperextension benches found in many gyms.

Once again, thank you for your support. You have developed a quality product that has filled a void in the management of low back pain in athletes and non-athletes alike.

Sincerely,

Patrick J. Helma, D.C., C.C.S.P.
FCA Sports Council President

Dear Bill:

It has been a while since I had a chance to dialogue with you regarding our exercise objectives here on campus.

I wanted to take some time to thank you again for making the back revolution available and to tell you it has been very useful in introducing trunk extension exercises for our patients.

The newly modified handles, which are now higher, are much more convenient and the injected foam in the support pad is also much more comfortable for patients compared to other similar devices. Specifically, standard foam results in too much compression in the anterior thigh and results in partial occlusion of the femoral arterial pulse. The material used for the back revolution does not seem to cause this same complaint in patients who use it for lumbar extension purposes and so it is tolerated much more easily.

Thanks again for your help and for your willingness to make this available in our rehabilitation facility.

If you ever have any additional questions regarding new ideas or modifications for this device, I would be happy to assist you if I can.

Sincerely

David E. Stude, M.S., D.C., C.S.C.S., C.C.S.P.
Director: Northwestern Rehabilitation
Member: CCS Clinical Services Team

Dear Bill,

What a great time I had today and it was wonderful to finally meet you. I’ve coached decathletes for the last 25 years and thought I had seen it all. Well, I learned a few things today at your place.

Your Back Revolution Machine is just what I have been looking for all these years for my athletes. It would be the perfect decompressor of the vertebra between each of the 10 decathlon events. As you well know, the decathlon is an “injury looking for a place to happen”. With the Back Revolution, I believe my athletes can save themselves a lot of heart ache from injuries that cut short their careers. I can’t believe how loose it made my back feel in just one try with it. I came home and played some hoops in the back yard and it felt great!!

I’m anxious to have our decathletes your Back Revolution Machine. I demand at least 40 minutes of stretching each evening before they go to bed, and use of the Back Revolution at that time, I believe would better prepare them for the next days training sessions.

Keep up your great work and be sure to keep in touch!

Best Regards,
Harry Marra, Coach
USA National Decathlon Team

Bill,

I want to thank you for the generous gift of the “Stick” to my weightlifting team: Team Southern California. My son, Casey the school age Jr National Champion in the 85 KG division claims that The Stick as well as your Back Revolution System has helped him increase his gains in both the snatch as well as the clean and jerk. Casey just called me from the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, COLO, reporting new personal bests in the snatch of 122.5 KG and the clean and jerk of 150 KG. This exceeds his current school age national record in the snatch by 2.5 KG and 7.5 KG in the clean and jerk. Casey is convinced that continued use of these two dynamic systems will help him in his quest to make the Junior World Team for 1999.

Thanks to your invention, one of Casey’s greatest limiting factors, flexibility is improving daily. Casey is generating more power as a result o this flexibility as well as being able to recover from training much more effectively. The Back Revolution not only decompresses the spine and allows the athlete to recover and relax it also aids in strengthening the lower back which is one of the most important muscle groups used in olympic style weightlifting.

Both Casey and I as well as our team members want to again thank you for all that you have done for us. IF there is anything that we can do for you, please do not hesitate to let us know. Please feel free to have individuals contact me regarding the results that we are obtaining by using The Back Revolution System as well as The Stick.

Sincerely,

Mike Burgner
Senior International Olympic Weightlifting Coach

Dear Bill,

I received the clinical version of your “Back Revolution” machine the first week in february. Since that time I have been using it extensively with both the tennis players I train personally and the ones who use the Sports Performance Inst. on their own.

As you and I are aware, tennis players put tremendous stress on their backs. As a result back trauma is a common complaint and many times is the casual factor to leaving the game pre-maturely. The feed back from the athletes I have placed on your machine is all positive. Some athletes claim the machine is giving them relief from chronic back pain for the first time in “a long time”.

Thank you very much and keep up the good work.

Sincerely yours for health and fitness,

Wm. O. Hilton

Administrative Director Sports Performance Inst.

Dear Bill:

Although we have never met nor communicated by phone or letter. I owe you a large favor because of my relationship with Chris Verna and Roger Craig of Maximum Athletic Performance.

Last June, I was introduced to the Back Revolution machine by Roger while under going physical therapy for lower back and hip problems associated with a 42 year old professional golfer. While no drug or machine can turn back the clock, I saw quickly where your device could simplify my exercise program and maximize the results of my workout efforts. I immediately purchased two machines for Innisbrook Resort, myself, and the many golfers that needed the same type of routine exercise Roger prescribed.

The results, in November I qualified for the PGA tour! The oldest rookie ever! Did your machine improve my golf skills? NO, but it improved my physical condition to the point where I can practice my skills for the first time in years without pain! My year on the 1993 PGA Tour will determine just how large a favor I owe you! Thank you.

Sincerely,

Jay Overton
Vice President Golf Operations

Dear Bill:

Thank you for the Back Revolution you so generously donated to me and the academy. Your product has been very well received by our students, staff and especially, my wife, Kelly.

I know the one being sent to the Academy will be put to good use and, hopefully, will be responsible for sending potential clients your way.

Again, thanks for thinking of us.

Best wishes,

David Leadbetter

Dear Bill Kaiser,

I want to thank you for the opportunity to test your Back Revolution System. Over the course of the last few months I have had the opportunity to experience first hand the inversion machine and the stick. It seems to me that you have two terrific products.

As many people know, I invented the dual strap carry system for golf bags due to the face that I had some serious difficulties with my lower back. The inversion machine has been an enormous help to me and I would recommend it unequivocally to anyone with or without a back problem. Most other inversion machines put enormous strains on the ankles and knees. Your system does not and consequently allows complete relaxation while stretching and straightening the spine. I love it.

The Stick is also an extremely effective tool for warming and massaging different muscle groups. My wife, who is a certified massage therapist ( and an extremely good one at that ) has used it and feels that it does a wonderful job of warming and massaging various muscles and muscle groups. I find it both simple to use on easy and hard to reach muscles. It relieves tension and pain quickly and effectively.

In summary, I am extremely impressed with the Back Revolution System and products.

Sincerely

TJ Izzo, Chairman and CEO

Dear Bill,

Since my retirement from the vigorous sport of Triathlon as a two time National Champion and World Champion, I have added even more activity to my life! It is using the Back Revolution that keeps me going, my back remains flexible and supple while my mind is released from added stress. Cycling, running, snowshoeing, or skiing the mountains and trails of Colorado, managing a business that often involves moving and lifting, strenuous gym workouts, computer-work, housework, and yard-work are all part of my daily routine which remains a pleasure largely in part to consistently using the Back Revolution. As a woman still very much on the go, I recommend this simple tool for anyone who wants to keep on going and remain free from back discomfort, even after retirement.

Thanks once again for helping to keep me very active!

Sincerely,

Kirsten Ames

Dear Bill,

On behalf of the Budweiser Surf Tour and Professional Surfing Association of America, I would like to thank you for the usage of the Back Revolution and its benefits to our tour.

The healthcare staff and athletes have found the unit to be well designed and effective. Surfing is a sport which creates much mechanical compression. The Back Revolution works very well for the athletes in our field.

Sincerely,
Adam J. Yoser, D.C.

Dear Bill,

As you know I teach and educate professionals and amateur athletes in football, basketball, hockey, golf, tennis, and baseball to create and maintain flexibility to reduce injuries and increase performance. The Back Revolution is an important component of my overall flexibility program.

I have been using the Back Revolution for over four years. I am extremely pleased personally, and confidently recommend your product to all my professional and amateur athletes. I am amazed at how quickly the clients with herniated, or budging discs respond with the Back Revolution. In my opinion, the Back Revolution is the quickest (2 to 3 minutes a day) and most effective product for strengthening, stretching, and decompressing the spine on the market.

Two important aspects over the years that I have come to appreciate is the fact that I do not have to store the product in inventory because of the amazing response time in shipping the product either to us or directly to your clients. The second is the quality workmanship. It is simply made to last a life time.

I look forward to working with you for long time.

Sincerely,

Chris Verna

Dear Bill,

I wanted to take this opportunity to inform you of the tremendous success we have experienced with the addition of The Back Revolution to our facility. The member utilization and positive feedback have been fantastic.

The Back Revolution is most certainly the best inversion unit I have seen for commerce applications. At The Sports Club/ Irvine we pride ourselves on being one of the most comprehensive fitness facilities anywhere in the world, The Back Revolution has met and exceeded our expectations.

Many Thanks,
Jeff Dilts
Fitness Director
The Sports Club Irvine

Dear Bill,

I have been using the Back Revolution every day and really enjoy it. It has helped my back and hip considerably.

I have already taken exercise photos of me using the Back Revolution in my gym in black and white for my book. The photographer who was shooting for Weider took photos in color as well, which will appear in Muscle and Fitness Magazine. in the future.

I anticipate selling lots of your units when the book comes out, and look forward to haring from you soon.

Sincerely,
Frank Zane

Dear Bill,

My office staff and I have been regular users of your Back Revolution for about one year. Initially my purpose in evaluating your product was for decompression of the lower back and the findings exceeded my expectations. Gradually, I’ve added abdominal crunches to my routine and find this very helpful in toning the, tough to isolate, lower abdominal.

I like the case entry onto The Back Revolution and have always felt safe and comfortable while using it. The sturdy construction, and painstaking expression of attention to minor detailing, gives The Back Revolution a signature of quality that I’ve not seen in similar products. By the way, my initial professional evaluation of inversion traction devices was 1957, and to my knowledge I have experienced them all since that time.

Please accept my congratulations for having had The Back Revolution selected as an official training device for the 1996 US Olympic Trials for Track and Field.

Keep up the good work and never compromise your quality.... you have engineered a product without peers in its field.

Kindest regards,

RPI of Atlanta

Pat Belcher
President
PEB/ma

Dear Bill,

Eight years, That is how long I have been using your Back Revolution. I was introduced to the Back Revolution in my early 40’s. At that time, I had pretty much figured that my “weight lifting” days were over. It was just too hard to put together a string of days where my back felt up to the task. Sometimes stiff, sometimes soar, a hurting low back is no fun. I know what it is like to support your body weight on one arm while you brush your teeth or shave. Just to take the load of your lower back.

That was until the Back Revolution! I put mine in the bedroom, where it was convenient to use. I used it in the morning, for a few minutes, and I jumped on it before bed. What a difference in the health of my back! Besides inversion, I added hamstring stretching and abdominal work to my Back Revolution routine to round out my personal program. What are the results?

Within days, I saw relief from my chronic low back pain. I used to bring a heating pad to work and use it while I sat for some relief. I haven't used it since 1994. Not only do I feel strong and loose in my lower back, I have continued to perform bent over rows, squats and dead-lifts at the ripe old age of 49. I still enjoy those movements to keep up the muscle mass, and the Back Revolution allows me to do it! I am active in Mixed Martial Arts competitions, and I find the Back Revolution major reason I am still competing.

I have stopped being amazed at the testimonies and positive health experiences that others have received from regular Back Revolution use. I know too many people who have experienced the same relief I have. I joke, that if my house was on fire, first I get the kids out then the Back Revolution, then if i have time, go back for my wife. Just Kidding! I have been married 24 years to an angel!!

Sincerely,
Bob Taggart
T2 Fitness, INC.
President

Dear Bill,

Thanks for brining to my attention the Back Revolution.

I have enjoyed using the Back Revolution. I feel it is the best gravity inversion system on the market because of it’s design. As you told me in the beginning it does not put stress and strain on the ankles and knees as do other systems on the market. To me this is important.

Over the past few years, I have encountered an interest in low back problems due, in large part, to poor weight training techniques. I routinely treat all my low back strains/spasms with the Back Revolution. I feel I get a much quicker and long lasting result. Most importantly, my athletes enjoy using it.

Lastly, it relieves the tension and stress that is associated with intercollegiate athletes. I have two coaches that come in and use the Back Revolution to reduce the tension and stress associated with sitting, grading/watching films.

Again, thanks for brining to my attention the Back Revolution. It has been a welcomed addition to my training room.

Sincerely,

Bill Chambers, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer

Dear Bill,

We are a private fitness facility that provides a wide variety of health, fitness, athletic enhancement and rehabilitation programs.

We wanted to take this opportunity to let you know of the immense success we have had in our facility with the Back Revolution. The staff and members of Royal Palm Fitness feel this piece of equipment is a great addition to the gym and the response has been extremely positive.

Look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,
Steve, Frank and Terry
Royal Palm Fitness Center