This hamstring stretching device was invented by Steve Nichols, the inventor of the Jacobs Ladder exercise machine.  It is true that "necessity is the mother of invention."  Steve's hamstrings were almost always tight and sore.  The only way to get a comfortable and effective stretch was to have another person push the leg back.  The big trick was coming up with a way of keeping the knee from bending.  An extra bonus was having the ability to do PNFs or isometrics.

In the process of researching hamstrings it was discovered that Steve's left hamstring was much tighter than his right.  This caused the pelvis to tilt to the left.  This in turn caused his lower spine to slide out of place, sending him to the chiropractor twice a month.  Since doing a lot of stretching, doctor visits have been reduced significantly.

With some tweaking, the device was the found to be a superb way to reach the hips, IT Band and groin muscles.  It therefore went from being known as the IdealStretch to become the IdealStretch.
The IdealStretch got its patents in 2007 for its unique design and has gone on to be embraced by all ages and activity levels.  Athletes, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists and coaches have taken advantage of the relief and benefits that the IdealStretch brings. 

In 2008, the renowned Aspen Back Institute discovered the IdealStretch and began testing it with clients.  Clients of the Institute were always concerned with how they would maintain improvements once leaving the program and the IdealStretch quickly became an essential tool for every client.  Aspen Back continues to research and enhance the IdealStretch to help people at home improve their quality of life.