Symara,
I know an inversion table is no longer on the yes list and some docs feel the same with the TENS unit but I've heard nothing about the eleptical. I would tend to trust my doctor's instructions. If your pt is in agreement,
. However, if you think this has contributed to your pain/herniation, stop using it. Kind of a no-brainer. There's so many machines out there, I'm sure you can find something you like without straining your back.
Everyone is so individual that something that may be OK for most, may not be good for you. We have to be active participants in our own health care. But at the same time, I've never asked about the eleptical and never saw it brought up before.
Dale