What is the $160K Ammortal chamber Matthew Stafford spent Monday's practice in?

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The Rams are pulling out all the stops for their 37-year-old QB
Matthew Stafford was supposed to return to practice on Monday following an 'awesome workout' on Saturday, as Sean McVay described it. But rather than putting on pads and his jersey for the first time all summer, Stafford was in street clothes and once again sidelined due to a back injury.
It wasn't just that Stafford missed practice, though. He spent some time in what's called an Ammortal chamber – a chrome, futuristic-looking trailer stationed at the Rams' facility in Woodland Hills.
So, what on earth is this chamber? And should fans be concerned about their team's 37-year-old quarterback? Let's dive in.
What is an Ammortal chamber?
Because the description is full of medical terms and advanced technological phrases, we'll let the Ammortal website explain what this chamber is.
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In layman's terms, it's a zero-gravity chair (table) that a person lies on to help with rest and rejuvenation. It 'quickly calms your nervous system, shifting you out of fight-or-flight mode so your body can fully absorb the various modalities and stimulate recovery.
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It sort of sounds like something out of a 'Black Mirror' episode.
What does it look like?
It doesn't look like anything you'll see at a regular physician's office or at the chiropractor.
Totally normal, right?
How much do these chambers cost?
Ready for this? $159,500. They're incredibly expensive, though we don't know exactly how much they are for an NFL team to rent in a trailer like the one Stafford used. Financing is available if you're interested, though.
What happens in the chamber?
According to the Ammortal website, these chambers use multi-wave Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields "that utilize short-duration electrical pulses that may treat various health conditions," such as pain relief.
They also use Vibroacoustic Sound Therapy "that combines music, voice and sound with vibration to promote relaxation and well-being."
There's Multi-Wavelength Light Therapy, too: "Also known as low-level light therapy or photobiomodulation, involves the use of specific wavelengths of red or near-infrared light to stimulate cellular function and promote various health benefits."
And finally, Molecular Hydrogen: "Molecular hydrogen, also known as hydrogen gas therapy or hydrogen inhalation therapy, has gained attention in recent years for its numerous potential health benefits as a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory."
Should Rams fans be concerned?
Maybe? Maybe not? It's hard to say, but it's never great when your 37-year-old quarterback has a back injury so painful that it requires an epidural and a $160,000 chamber to help.