Chronic lower back pain is a major healthcare problem that affects millions.  It is believed that chronic lower back pain emerges from acute pain of the muscles and connective tissues which persists and becomes chronic.  Besides pain, people with chronic lower back pain have reduced flexibility, reduced flexion-relaxation and static balance.

Whole Body Vibration can be used in the acute phase of treatment to increase circulation, blood flow and oxygen intake.  This can help speed up the healing process.   WBV assists by allowing new tissues to build and grow, increases circulation, allows the oxygenation of cells, increases metabolism and flushes the toxins out of the body at a higher and faster rate.

Whole Body Vibration is very beneficial once you are at the strengthening stage of rehabilitation also.  WBV improves muscle strength the same way as regular exercise does by lengthening and shortening the fibers.  However WBV is much more efficient because vibrations lengthen and shorten the fibers the number of times per second that you have the frequency set at.  For example: 20 HZ=20 muscle contractions per second.  You can get the same physiological benefits of a 1 hour workout in 10 minutes on a WBV machine. 

The direct effect of Whole Body Vibration stimulates blood flow to ligaments and tendons and enhances the stretch reflex.  The proprioceptive system is stimulated and challenged.  This helps to increase flexibility, balance, and stability.   

Exercise is very important in treating chronic lower back pain.  Whole Body Vibration has been proven to help with increasing circulation and flexibility to reduce lower back pain.