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1. pineD k A Better Back for Life SpineDok Starter System Deluxe System Travel System User Manual a CONGRATULATIONS YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY TO A BETTER BACK FOR LIFE WITH YOUR SPINEDOK SYSTEM The SpineDok Is Covered By A 30 Day Money Back Guarantee And A 5 Year Limited Warranty In as little as 5 10 minutes a day the SpineDok will correct and condition your spine Benefits of daily usage of SpineDok include e Decreased neck back and shoulder pain e Better posture e Increased flexibility e Better endurance e Better overall spinal fitness e Improvements in overall health HOW DOES IT WORK The SpineDok is a patented network of asymmetrical and symmetrical curves that employ the force of gravity to gently stretch your spine When the apex highest point of the SpineDok s asymmetrical curve is positioned on or near the T4 vertebrate the SpineDok opens stretches and relaxes the upper back shoulder and neck area When the apex is placed under the user s spine near the bottom of the rib cage the SoineDok relaxes stretches and opens up the lower back See Figure 1 Figure 1 ASSEMBLING THE SPINEDOK This manual covers the SpineDok SpineDok Starter System and SpineDok Deluxe System Depending on your system this package may include the following pieces Please refer to the end of the manual for more information on the SpineDok Guarantee and Warrant2. small circular pegs on the Riser into the small circular holes in the base of the SoineDok Repeat these steps with the second larger Riser piece inserting the pegs on that piece into the holes on the LOW side of the SpineDok See Figure 2c Figure 2c 1 Oval Riser Center Piece This piece is intended for use ONLY with the Risers If you are using the Risers you MUST insert this piece into the center pillar of the bottom of your SpineDok to avoid damaging the unit To insert simply snap the oval piece into the matching oval hole in the bottom of the SpineDok See Figure 2d If you are not using the Risers do not insert the Center Piece Figure 2d Users accustomed to the traditional SpineDok and one set of Risers may consider adding additional Risers These are available for purchase separately at www SpineDok com Attach additional Risers as directed See Figure 2e SpineDok does not recommend using more than one additional set total of 2 Risers on each end of the SpineDok Figure 2e ASSEMBLING THE SPINEDOK continued SpineDok Pillow Included with the Deluxe System The pillow is for use under your head To inflate remove the attached straw insert roughly 6 inches between the two clear plastic sheets and blow to inflate to desired fullness Remove the straw To deflate insert the straw and press gently on the pillow until it is deflated See Figure 2f Fig
3. Stand up slowly taking your time to reach full height If you feel dizzy at any point stop where you are until the dizziness subsides then continue getting up The included instructional DVD demonstrates the safest way to get on and off the SpineDok as well as beneficial stretches and exercises using the SpineDok SPINEDOK RECOMMENDED EXERCISES Refer to the Quick Start Guide for a visual demonstration of exercises Once your back has become accustomed to the SpineDok you may wish to do some mild exercises while laying on the SpineDok Move carefully and slowly and do only a few repetitions at first As your back condition improves you can increase speed motion and repetitions Only do as much as is comfortable In all of the following exercises the legs are bent Your feet are resting flat on the floor and your knees are about a shoulder s width apart Vertical Arcs e Raise your arms until your fingers point to the ceiling Your arms are about one shoulder s width apart This is your starting position e Keeping your arms straight gradually lower them behind you opening up your arm pits Let your arms go as far behind you as is comfortable Then raise them back to your starting position e Lower your arms towards your feet as far as you re comfortable then raise them back to your starting position e Repeat as many times as you are comfortable with Horizontal Arcs Flapping Wings e St
4. an fully feel and experience the benefits of using the SpineDok Consult your physician if you Have major spinal misalignment Have a back injury Have a moderate to severe back problem Unsure of a medical condition Are pregnant Check with your doctor if you have any doubts on using the SpineDok Also while using the SpineDok pay attention to your body and if you feel discomfort dizziness or pain STOP and get off the unit as recommended in the manual Read Gel Pak instructions before using it in a heated state s A USING THE SPINEDOK The SpineDok is intended to bring relief to back shoulder and neck pain If at any point you feel pain or discomfort you should stop using SpineDok Then gently roll your entire body onto the unit keeping your knees slightly bent and your bottom on the floor Cross your arms over your chest you can place pillows under your elbows or hips to be more comfortable You must To begin place your SpineDok on the floor Lay a thick beach towel down PARDON YO NE VAEN DON ee first and then place SpineDok on the towel See Figure 3a If getting up and down onto the floor is too difficult you may place the SpineDok on your bed and begin your practice there Figure 3c Slowly and deliberately move side to side to adjust your back on the unit until you Figure 3a are comfortable Note shorter users may need to slide their bott
5. art with your arms by the sides of your body Keeping your arms extended slowly slide your arms along the floor until your arms are perpendicular to your body 12 e Keeping your arms on the floor continue sliding your arms above your head as far as you re comfortable Slide your arms back to the sides of your body e Repeat as many times as you are comfortable with Arm Circles e Raise your arms until your fingers point to the ceiling With your hands together start drawing circles in the air with your hands e Start with small circles and gradually make bigger circles so long as you are comfortable Make clockwise and counterclockwise circles e Repeat as many times as you are comfortable Mini Crunch e Bend your knees placing your feet on the floor e Place your hands behind your head or cross your arms over your chest e Contract your abdominal muscles and lift your head off the floor as far as you are comfortable e Relax abdominal muscles and lower your head back onto the floor or pillow e Repeat as many time as you are comfortable 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE We want you to be fully satisfled with every item that you purchase from SpineDok If you are not satisfied with an item that you have purchased you may return the item within 30 days of delivery for a full refund of the purchase price minus the shipping handling or other additional charges The item must be returned in good condi
6. h for you You should be able to hold the pack in your forearm for at least 10 seconds without feeling too hot If it feels too hot let it cool before using and decrease your warming time next time around There is no need to remove the Gel Pack from its fabric case for either heating or cooling You may remove the cover to wash Your Gel Pack is covered by a 6 month warranty If you experience a malfunction with your Gel Pack it breaks tears leaks etc within the first 6 months of receipt you may contact customer service at 1 877 999 8909 for a free replacement After 6 months you may purchase a replacement Gel Pack at www SpineDok com SpineDok 3 Piece Height Riser Set Included with the SpineDok Deluxe System The Height Riser Set is also available for purchase separately at www SpineDok com The Height Riser System is intended for LONG TERM users to increase their stretch The Risers are NOT to be used by beginners under any circumstances Once beginning users become comfortable on the SpineDok after spending 5 10 minutes per day for at least 3 weeks they may choose to add the Riser Set The Riser Set may also be beneficial to users over 6 feet tall The set includes 2 Blue SpineDok Riser End Pieces to attach turn your SpineDok over and lay it upside down on the floor with the curved side down Starting with the smaller Riser piece place it smooth side down on the HIGH end of the SpineDok and insert the
7. n deems acceptable for the product ALTRUEON at its option shall repair or replace the defective unit covered by this warranty Please retain the dated sales receipt as evidence of the original purchaser s date of purchase You will need it for any warranty service In order to keep this limited warranty in effect the product must have been handled and used as prescribed in the instruction manual accompanying this warranty This limited warranty does not cover any damage due to accident misuse abuse negligence or failures which result from accident misuse mishandling misapplication alteration modification or damage that is attributable to acts of God or force majeure This limited warranty is valid only if the product is used with the equipment specified on the product box Please check product box for details or call ALTRUEON customer service This limited warranty is non transferable and does not apply to any purchaser who bought the product from a reseller or distributor not authorized by Altrueon including but not limited to purchases from internet auction sites This warranty does not affect any other legal rights you may have by operation of law Contact ALTRUEON 1 877 999 8909 for warranty service procedures GEL PACK SIX MONTH WARRANTY Your Gel Pack is covered by a 6 month warranty If you experience a malfunction with your Gel Pack it breaks tears leaks etc within the first 6 months of receipt you may contact customer
8. oms up onto the unit slightly to ensure a proper stretch Lay down along side the SpineDok so that your back touches the unit See Figure 3b To stretch your UPPER BACK lay along side the unit with your shoulders next to the HIGH side of the SpineDok marked with the website www SpineDok com See Figure 3d LOW end HIGH end LOW end HIGH end Figure 3b Figure 3d ES mM Pa po USING THE SPINEDOK continued Gently roll onto the unit adjusting your back until the highest point of the Gently roll onto the unit adjusting your back until the highest point of the SpineDok is underneath the lower part of your rib cage See Figure 3g SpineDok is between your shoulder blades See Figure 3e Figure 3g Figure 3e Once you are comfortable on the SpineDok relax and breathe as deeply as To stretch your LOWER BACK lay along side the unit with your shoulders possible Listen to your body and remain on the SpineDok only as long as it next to the LOW side of the SpineDok marked with the SpineDok 1 800 feels comfortable no more than 5 10 minutes at a time twice a day during number See Figure 3f the first two weeks As you get more comfortable increase your time by 5 minutes per week See Figure 3h HIGH end LOW end Figure 3f Figure 3h 10 USING THE SPINEDOK continued To get off of the SpineDok gently roll off either way onto your side and get onto your hands and knees
9. service at 1 877 999 8909 for a free replacement After 6 months you may purchase a replacement Gel Pack at www SpineDok com KEEP TRACK OF YOUR EXERCISES SpineDok recommends beginning with 5 10 minutes of use at a time twice a day increasing by 5 minutes per week as is comfortable Use the calendar below to track your total minutes of usage per day Remember to listen to your body and only stay on the SpineDok as long as feels comfortable Visit www SpineDok com to download additional calendar pages Visit www SpineDok com to download additional calendar pages US Patent 5 925 003 amp U S Design Patent D 398 399 Patent Pending AII rights reserved 4 Spl neD k A Better Back for Life 1 877 999 8909 www SpineDok com
10. tion in original boxes and with all paperwork parts and accessories to ensure full credit Please call customer service at 1 877 999 8909 to arrange the return 14 RETURN RULES AND RESTRICTIONS e Items must be returned within 30 days of delivery e Shipping and handling costs and other additional charges are non refundable e We will not accept CODs or third party billing for returned merchandise e If there is extensive damage to an item upon delivery call a Customer Care Representative immediately at 1 877 999 8909 e You can expect a refund in the same form of payment originally used for purchase within 10 15 days of our receiving your returned product SPINEDOK FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ALTRUEON LLC maker of SPINEDOK warrants only to the original purchaser of this product that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for five years after date of purchase Altrueon reserves the right before having any obligation under this limited warranty to inspect the damaged Altrueon product and all costs of shipping the Altrueon product to Altrueon for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser In order to recover under this limited warranty Purchaser must make claim to Altrueon within 60 days of occurrence and must present acceptable proof of original ownership such as original receipt warranty card registration on line registration or other documentation Altrueo
11. ure 2f In the beginning you must use a pillow to support your head If necessary use extra pillows SpineDok Travel Bag Included with the SpineDok Travel System the Travel Bag is also available for purchase separately at www SpineDok com Don t let travel interrupt your SpineDok practice You can get relief from back pain and muscle tension anytime anywhere with the SpineDok Travel Bag Large enough to house the base unit 3 piece riser set gel pack and pillow the sturdy and convenient Travel Bag features a shoulder strap and handle enabling you tobring your SpineDok System with you and continue your practice on the go See Figure 2g Figure 2g SpineDok Multi Media This instructional DVD includes information about set up and usage as well as several suggested SpineDok exercises PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS PLEASE READ THIS MESSAGE BEFORE USING THE SPINEDOK The SpineDok should be used on a flat hard surface If getting up and down onto the floor is too difficult you may place the SpineDok on your bed and begin your practice there Remember to go slowly and to be gentle with yourself Do only what you are comfortable with and do not try to do too much or overstretch yourself Patience is important For some users SpineDok works almost immediately For others whose back might be especially stiff or tight it will take some time for your back to loosen up sufficiently before you c
12. y a SpineDok Base The large clear plastic piece is the base of the SpineDok Note that the HIGH end is marked with the SpineDok website www SpineDok com and the LOW end is marked with Patent Pending and our 1 800 phone number See Figure 2a LOW end HIGH end Figure 2a SpineDok Gel Pack Included with the SpineDok Starter Deluxe and Travel Systems The Gel Pack is also available for purchase separately at www SpineDok com Using the Gel Pack with the SpineDok provides a soft cloud like experience You can also achieve an even deeper stretch through the use of heat or cold To attach the Gel Pack to the lay the Gel Pack down on the floor with the SoineDok logo facing down Turn your SpineDok over and lay it upside down with the smooth side on top of the Gel Pack and fasten the Velcro straps as tightly as possible See Figure 2b Now turn the SpineDok over so the Gel Pack is facing up Figure 2b To use as a COOL pack place your Gel Pack in the refrigerator for one hour DO NOT FREEZE THE GEL PACK To use as a HEAT pack gently roll the Gel Pack and place in your microwave for 1 minute on the High setting Remove the pack and test the temperature by placing it on your forearm if it is not warm enough continue to heat in the li A ASSEMBLING THE SPINEDOK continued microwave at 30 second intervals removing after each 30 seconds until it is warm enoug
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