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After being told by my family doctor that I had damage and inflammation from arthritis to, and between, several lower vertebrae he offered two options; quit working and he'll supply pain meds or be referred to a spinal expert. I obviously choose option two. When I went to my appointment at the spinal facility they offered two more options after testing was completed; western medicine which would likely include surgery or holistic. Having never really believed in holistic, yet not wanting surgery, I opted to try the holistic approach holding out little hope and planning to later move on to the more traditional care. Shocked to find my holistic doctor was an MD, not some quack. He changed my food plan to begin following Dr Thurmond's theories (yet allowing me to continue eating meat, poultry, fish in a bit smaller portions than I was used to), drink 4 oz tart cherry juice each day, take magnesium supplements and physical therapy twice a week for eight weeks to increase my core strength. It was at my PT sessions that I started using this ball. Within two weeks I noticed such an improvement in my back that I purchased the ball to use at home. The ball comes with a stabilizing ring to reduce your chances of tumbling off the ball, tension ropes and a sheet of exercise suggestions. As I no longer need to go to PT I now do EASY exercises on my ball several times a week. I am totally shocked that these simple steps have left my back totally pain free for almost a year now. This ball set is extremely recomended for anybody suffering severe back pain. I still can't believe I'm back to functioning normally without steroids, anti inflammatory meds, muscle relaxers and pain meds! Of course, ask your doctor first if this is an option for you. For this 59 year old woman it's been a career saver!!!