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USA Today
11-08-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Matthew Stafford overthinking about injured back like typical 30-something
Matthew Stafford walked into this Ammortal chamber. Ammortal advertises itself as a "wellness device that aims to optimize human performance and promote holistic health through a combination of non-invasive technologies." He is not practicing today. Matthew Stafford, who is 37, has a bad back. For those of you in your 30s or who have experienced being in your 30s, this probably isn't particularly surprising news. This is the stage of life when your body tends to gradually disintegrate into a shell of its past vigorous self, and usually with little to no explanation at all. Often, the first thing to go here is the general constitution of your back, which, after roughly three decades of thanklessly carrying around your body weight and all your stressors and anxieties, decides it can't take the pressure anymore. This point in our lives is when we start seeing a ceaseless rotation of doctors and chiropractors in search of any relief from our back pain. This is when even sitting awkwardly for 20 minutes in our chair can ruin our entire week. Worse yet, this is when we wonder whether the annoying agony will ever end. MORE NFL SUMMER: 14 of the most depressing training camp battles in 2025. Fortunately for Stafford, he's not like the rest of us Average Joes and Jills. He not only has access to generational wealth as a means to treat his pain and hopefully (eventually) get back on the field on a regular basis for the Los Angeles Rams, but he also has access to all of the Rams' tremendous medical resources. He essentially has the best medical treatment money can buy. In this specific regard, he is very lucky, and I am personally rather quite jealous of him. That sound you hear right now is my back creaking like a rusty bike because I shifted three inches in my seat. Despite this, Stafford can't quite shake the all-too-typical 30-something urge to try everything unconventional and wacky BUT good old-fashioned rest. Take this report that the veteran quarterback, who has seldom practiced during this training camp, is using the "Ammortal Chamber" in an attempt to heal. Yes, dearest reader: WHAT is he using? I'm glad you asked! I'm sorry, but that description of what sounds like a glorified jetstream with red light therapy on your back is so amusing to me. Here it is again: "[A] wellness device that aims to optimize human performance and promote holistic health through a combination of non-invasive technologies." I don't know about you, but that sounds like some desperate pseudoscience hullabaloo to me. Red light therapy isn't about to shift the general sanctity of the lower back for the better. It might help with your acne and crow's feet, but it's not gonna meaningfully fix your back problems to be healthy enough for evading hyper-athletic 250-plus-pound pass-rushers multiple times every Sunday. Once that back thing goes, it tends to stay gone, folks. If this has already happened to you, you should make your peace with your new reality. This, again, is where Stafford is most relatable to us. He probably could focus on other, more well-founded means of treatment. It'd probably be a better use of his time and money, too. Instead, he's slowly going to drive himself crazy, trying all sorts of options that ultimately amount to nothing before he inevitably finds himself back at a frustrating square one. Been there, pal. My condolences.
Reuters
11-08-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Rams QB Matthew Stafford (back) still unable to practice
August 11 - Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford missed Monday's practice in an unexpected development as he continues to nurse a back injury. Los Angeles coach Sean McVay declared over the weekend that the 37-year-old signal-caller would participate in his first training camp practice on Monday. Instead, Stafford was dressed in street clothes and reporters observed him stepping into an Airstream-type trailer known as an Ammortal chamber at the team's training complex in Woodland Hills, Calif. The Ammortal chamber is advertised as a "wellness device that aims to optimize human performance and promote holistic health through a combination of non-invasive technologies." Stafford is dealing with an aggravated disc in his back, which has limited his preparation as he heads into his 17th season. In his absence, Stetson Bennett IV threw for 188 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's 31-21 preseason win against the Dallas Cowboys in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams open the regular season on Sunday, Sept. 7, with a visit from the Houston Texans. Stafford completed 340 of 517 passes (65.8 percent) for 3,762 yards, 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions last season while starting all 16 games in which he appeared. A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Stafford has completed 63.4 percent of his passes for 59,809 yards, 377 TDs and 188 interceptions in 222 regular-season games (all starts) with the Detroit Lions (2009-20) and Rams. He ranks 10th all-time in touchdown passes and passing yardage -- and second to Aaron Rodgers among active quarterbacks. The Lions selected him with the first overall pick of the 2009 NFL Draft out of Georgia. Stafford led the Rams to a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. --Field Level Media
USA Today
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
What is the $160K Ammortal chamber Matthew Stafford spent Monday's practice in?
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. Looking for the absolute state of the art in restoration and rejuvenation? Our stacked technologies deliver hours of restorative modalities in just one short 30 minute session that leaves most individuals feeling in a state of calm but 'caffeinated like' energy. Bring a powerful reset and recharge to unlock your true potential. 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. Whether you're looking to recover from daily stresses or aiming to enhance your long-term wellness, the Ammortal Chamber is the fastest way to reset, recharge, and rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit—helping you look, feel, and perform better. 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.
USA Today
11-08-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Matthew Stafford unexpectedly misses Rams practice again Monday
Stafford was supposed to return to practice after having a great workout on Saturday Matthew Stafford walked into this Ammortal chamber. Ammortal advertises itself as a "wellness device that aims to optimize human performance and promote holistic health through a combination of non-invasive technologies." He is not practicing today. Sean McVay was excited about the way Matthew Stafford's workout went on Saturday when the Los Angeles Rams quarterback threw 60-plus passes without limitations. McVay anticipated Stafford returning to practice on Monday but things still aren't going according to plan. Stafford was dressed in street clothes and is not practicing, which was supposed to be his first day back on the field since minicamp. He won't be participating as originally planned, once again raising concerns about his condition as the season approaches. While players were on the field, Stafford reportedly went into an Ammortal chamber at practice. Here's how the Ammortal Chamber is described on the company's website: "The Ammortal Chamber 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." McVay will address reporters after practice and give an update on Stafford's status, hopefully explaining why he sat out Monday's session.
New York Post
05-08-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Athletes and biohackers love this $160K ‘human optimization device' — I was genuinely surprised after 20 minutes inside
What trendy wellness gadget is red, vibrating and costs as much as a luxury car? Meet the Ammortal Chamber, a 'human optimization device' that looks like it was plucked straight from the Tron franchise. Makers of the high-tech pod say it can boost your physical, mental and emotional well-being in as little as 30 minutes — and it's already earned fans among biohackers, pro athletes and wellness influencers. Skeptical? I was too. In fact, I highly doubted it would do much of anything. 8 The Ammortal Chamber is available in select locations across the US and Canada. Courtesy of Ammortal The $160,000 Ammortal Chamber hit the scene in 2023 and can now be found in a growing number of spas, clinics, sports facilities and private homes. 'The Chamber was inspired by a powerful desire to optimize, connect and expand the body and mind, to enable each of us to more easily recognize and fulfill our potential,' Brian Le Gette, CEO and co-founder of Ammortal, told The Post. The futuristic bed — which takes design cues from NASA's zero gravity body positioning research — combines 10 non-invasive restorative technologies into a single experience. 'Each compounds the effectiveness and benefit of the other, and the combination saves hours of time compared to using them separately,' Le Gette said. The technologies include therapeutic red and near-infrared light, multi-wave pulsed electric field (PEF) and pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy, vibroacoustic sound therapy and molecular hydrogen, along with guided meditation and breathwork. I tried the Chamber last month when it was parked on Fifth Avenue as part of the Athletech News Innovation Summit. 8 Ammortal sessions typically last between 25 and 50 minutes. Courtesy of Ammortal Prepping for the Chamber For my 20-minute session, I was advised to strip down to my underwear so most of my skin could be exposed to red and near-infrared light. Some people use it completely in the buff. I laid down and strapped on a pair of goggles — similar to tanning bed glasses — to shield my eyes from the light, then hooked a nasal cannula inside my nostrils to deliver molecular hydrogen. Once in position, a touchscreen prompted me to select a voice to guide me through the experience. I was coming off an eight-hour workday and nursing a pounding headache. Both my body and brain felt drained after getting little sleep the night before. So when the voice asked me to set an intention for the session, I kept it simple: to come out feeling better than I went in. 8 McKenzie Beard tested out the Chamber for herself. 8 She was surprised by the results. Whats does it do, exactly? The device glowed red as the lid slowly lowered to hover just above me. Gentle music played as the voice instructed me to take deep breaths, the machine beginning to hum and vibrate lightly. Like many type-A New Yorkers, I often struggle to calm my mind. But inside the Chamber, the guided meditation and breathwork gave me something to focus on while the machine worked on my body. For once, I was able to fully relax without being distracted by thoughts about what to make for dinner or whether I'd catch the last R train to Queens. 'We simultaneously engage the body to heal the mind and the mind to heal the body,' Le Gette said. I wasn't sure what to expect after the session, but I knew that each of the Chamber's technologies offered its own therapeutic benefits. Red and near-infrared light therapy, for example, has been shown to stimulate skin renewal and repair, promote cellular restoration, reduce inflammation and boost energy. 8 The creators of the Ammortal Chamber claim it can deliver hours of wellness benefits in just minutes. Courtesy of Ammortal Similarly, studies suggest that PEF and PEMF therapy can aid in pain relief, wound healing and recovery. Scientists have found that vibroacoustic therapy may provide benefits such as pain management, improved sleep, mood enhancement and calming of the nervous system. Inhaling molecular hydrogen also has potential to strengthen the body's defenses, increase cellular resilience and even enhance longevity. And guided meditation and breathwork are among the oldest wellness tools around. Before I knew it, my session was over. The bright red light faded to a soft, warm glow as a gentle voice eased me out of my trance. 8 The Ammortal Chamber is gaining popularity in med spas, fitness centers and wellness facilities. Courtesy of Ammortal The verdict: How well did the Ammortal Chamber work? Getting dressed, I immediately noticed how loose my body felt. The tension in my shoulders and neck from hours hunched over a computer had completely vanished. I no longer felt sluggish. Instead, I was both relaxed and energized, like I could have taken on another full workday. My mood was light, and an overall sense of calm had washed over me. Stepping out of the trailer onto the busy street, I was stunned to find that my headache had disappeared — replaced by a clear-headed calm I hadn't found even with prescription painkillers. I went in a skeptic — but now I may have to lobby NewsCorp to pony up the $160,000 get one for the office gym. 8 A growing roster of professional athletes, including MLB's Bobby Miller, are embracing the Ammortal Chamber. Getty Images VIP fans Bobby Miller, right-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, was placed on concussion protocol earlier this year after taking a 106 mph line drive to the forehead during a spring training game. While he suffered no significant physical damage, Miller said his lingering headache faded after a 15-minute session in the Ammortal Chamber, according to the Orange County Register. Several other professional teams have also purchased the device, including the MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks and the NFL's Denver Broncos. Other famous fans of the Chamber include Shark Tank's Daymond John and self-described 'father of biohacking,' Dave Asprey. Internal surveys by Ammortal show that 95% of users experience a deep state of peace and calm after their session. Roughly 85% report a quieting of the mind with increased focus, while 90% describe a feeling of 'caffeinated calm.' Le Gette said the length of benefit varies from person to person, lasting hours, days or potentially leading to long-lasting change. 8 The Ammortal Chamber was featured at Dave Asprey's 13th annual Biohacking Conference. Getty Images For optimal results, the company recommends using the Chamber three to four times a week. However, it says even once or twice weekly can support emotional health and help take the nervous system out of its 'fight or flight' mode. Le Gette told The Post Ammortal will soon have have more than 100 Chambers in use, mostly in the United States. Don't have the cash for a device that costs as much as a down payment? You can try the Chamber at places like Padel United Sports Club in Cresskill, New Jersey; The Well Lounge in Newton, Pennsylvania; and Santa Monica's Proper Hotel. 'We will soon have Chambers with partners in most major cities,' Le Gette said. 'Our goal is to eventually enable affordable access for all, so everyone can enjoy the incredible benefits of the Ammortal Chamber.'
