Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I have had lower back pain for a couple of decades. I was taking six advil a day at work. I used this twice for two minutes each, at 30 degree incline. The pain subsided when I woke up the next day. No more advil. I use twice a day now for a couple minutes each time. Wish I bought this a long time ago. It has also helped reduce my neck pain. For specifics, this is a very rugged construction and is rated for 300 lbs. I'm 270 lbs and had no issues. The metal bolt which supports your weight is a big upgrade over competitors that use straps. You can choose from 15, 30, 45, 60 and 85 degree inclines, and being secured by that thick metal screw in bolt is very secure. My ankles are held securely and the quick release lever is better than the straps the competition offers. The massage pad is simple to use, it provides some vibration on the back. Nice to have, but it cost me an extra $50. The heat from the pad is very warm and has only an automatic setting. Regarding assembly, all tools are included. It will take a couple of hours. Take your time. I had to put a small piece of cardboard under one leg to even it out, it was a little off after I put it together. The component metal bars don't have labels, which is the only negative. It would be easy to start to put it together wrong. Good news is that it uses heavy duty screws and locking nuts, so you could take it apart and start over. This might be tough for a weaker person or a woman to put together. The screws and nuts take quite a bit of "elbow grease" to put on. The best part is the price. Even with the massage pad, This was $199. Competitors are at $500!