Gabby Windey has always been one to share the messy parts of life, but her latest update is on another level. The former Bachelorette revealed on Instagram and in a Substack essay that she broke her back using a vibration plate set to level 30, which she described as“supersonic speed.”According to Windey, the rapid vibrations and pressure caused her vertebrae to turn crooked and rub together until a small piece broke off from the friction. She now finds herself in what she called“the community of bad backs.”
The 35-year-old is dealing with paresthesia, a tingling or“pins and needles”sensation that she described as tormenting. But in true Gabby fashion, she’s finding humor in the chaos, joking that the injury is a perfectly valid reason to call out of work and pointing a finger at the beauty and self-care culture that convinced us all these gadgets were essential.
Windey, who secretly married Robby Hoffman in Las Vegas in late 2024, has a history of keeping things real with her fans, and this is no exception. Her story is a reminder that not every viral wellness trend is safe, and sometimes the gadgets we buy to feel better end up doing the opposite. So, do you own a vibration plate? And after reading this, are you ever using it again?
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