See what makes the MedX Core system the most effective rehabilitative/preventative tool to relieve low back and/or neck pain for the general public.

1. The Core Spinal Fitness Systems™ Get Strong to the Core

2. What is The Core Spinal Fitness System? A medically proven solution for back and neck pain

4. In less than 20 minutes per day, twice a week, you may prevent or eliminate back pain for the rest of your life!

7. Why Muscle Matters: Medical evidence suggests that more than 80% of all low back pain cases are caused by weak trunk muscles, and not structural lesions. Melleby, A. The Y's Way to a Healthy Back , 1982 .

12. Why does the treatment of back pain get so expensive?

15. Trunk Rotation Trunk Extension Hip Extension Curl Up Typical Home Exercise Program for the Low Back

17. In 1972, Arthur Jones, CEO and Founder of Nautilus Sports Medical Industries, began developing medical exercise and testing tools centered around spinal health. In 1986, MedX introduced the Lumbar Extension Machine which has become the Gold Standard of Treatment for reducing chronic back pain and dysfunction through specific spinal strengthening . Evolution of MedX and the Core Spinal Fitness Systems™

18. Until MedX developed their patented restraint systems, there was never an effective way to isolate and strengthen the muscle of the spine. MedX Develops Revolutionary Restraint Systems

19. The lower spine must be isolated by anchoring the pelvis to remove forces produced by muscles of the hips and thighs . The MedX Lumbar Extension Was Based On: Pelvic Stabilization

20. No vertical, horizontal or rotational movement of the pelvis is possible. This eliminates hip extensor contributions to during exercise. Pelvic Restraint System

21. Isolated Lumbar Function 72°

22. MedX designed the Core Lumbar Strength as a direct descendent The MedX Lumbar Extension Machine The Core Lumbar Strength is smaller and lacks the computerized testing capabilities Now health clubs, medical professionals and golf courses can offer this amazing technology to their members and patients Evolution of the Core Spinal Fitness Systems™

23. The Core Lumbar Strength Machine

24. Since complete spinal health requires more than just strong lumbar extensor muscles, MedX designed FOUR complimentary exercise machines that work all the muscles supporting the spine.

25. The Core Ab Isolator, 4 Way Neck, Super Stretch, & Torso Rotation

29. Clinical Research Outcomes Of 38 people recommended for back surgery, 92% avoided surgery by using the Lumbar Extension Machine. The estimated savings to the insurance community was over $4 million. Arc Phys Med Rehabilitation Vol 80 No 1 1999

31. Clinical Research Outcomes In a study using the Lumbar Extension Machine, of 627 people with chronic back pain: 76% reported good to excellent results 93% reported improvement in function 94% reported maintaining all of their improvement one year later Orthopaedics Vol 18 No 10 1995

33. Surgical Intervention Western Energy Co . One scheduled surgery was avoided Estimated Savings: $149,000 Mooney, V, et. al. Journal of Occupation Rehabilitation: Vol. 5, No. 3, 1995.

34. Workplace Research Outcomes Following a 1 time per week strengthening program on the Lumbar Extension Machine, workers reported: 104% increase in strength 82% reduction in injury rate 97% reduction in medical liability costs J Occupational Rehabilitation Vol 5 No 3 1995 (Western Energy Company Colstrip, Montana)

35. Workplace Research Outcomes (con’t) The average Workers’ Compensation liability dropped from $14,430 per month to $380 per month. The significant increase in strength associated with the exercise program correlated with the greatly reduced incidence of back claims. J Occupational Rehabilitation Vol 5 No 3 1995 (Western Energy Company Colstrip, Montana)

36. Reported by Thomas E. Dreisinger, Ph.D., Prevention First, Minneapolis, MN, at the Spine Symposium 1998 in San Diego, California. Airline/Prevention First Back Program Annualized total cost per employee for back injuries: $ 4,883.30 Employees NOT exercising $ 206.47 Employees performing low back exercises Airline saving $4,676.87 per year for every employee exercising.

38. L2-L3 L5-S1 53 Year Old Female with 5 Month History of Low Back Pain

39. Extensive fatty infiltration Lumbar Muscles Before & After Isolated Exercise 16 Exercise Sessions Later… Significant muscle hypertrophy, and decrease in fatty infiltration

43. Forces of Activity Muscular Strength Strong Back = Healthy Back INJURY

44. Get Strong to the Core… for the rest of your life! 20 minutes a day, twice a week! Get started TODAY!