inversion tables?

[rondog]

Anybody here have or use an inversion table for back ailments? I have lumbar stenosis and it's driving me nuts. I need to do something until I can get the surgery done, and I'd like to hear some experiences/opinions about these things. There's one for sale locally on CL, looks like a decent one. I'm a lardass so I need a stout one.

Thanks!

[ghettodub]

My boss, who has a bunch of back problems (as do I) swears by the thing. Loves it and talks about it all the time.

[rondog]

Cool, starting out with a positive! Do you know if you actually hang upside down, or just kind of at a slant?

[ghettodub]

A lot of those tables have different positions you can set them to. Most people just go at an angle and not at a full 90 degrees. I'd like to get one myself.

Are you in the Denver area? There's a Healthy Back store by Park Meadows. YOu can try one out there.

[Great-Kazoo]

it worked absolutely fantastic for me UNTIL i tore retina. Seems neither i or the wife decided to read the "Instructions". after going dark in my left eye @ 75ish on hwy 34 on the road glide we had to sell it. too bad, as it was truly the only thing (OUTSIDE OF THE EYE DAMAGE) that worked for complete spinal and lower back issues.

[Byte Stryke]

as with anything medical, consult a physician before you invest in it.
ensure you dont have heart/Pressure issues or are prone to arterial/vascular incidents/accidents.

I used one after my accident for quite a while, I enjoyed allot of pain free days and eventually no longer needed it.

your results may vary.


(Seriously Ron, Check with your doctor before you use it, even once.)

[GhostRider]

we have one and my wife loves it, says it really helps, I on the other hand can only take it at an angle, not completely inverted, if I do I feel like my head is coming off. so you might try it that way also. I find it does relieve pressure on the spine even when only at an angle.

[Irving]

My cousin bought one for himself, I can ask him about it. He tends to buy stuff and stop using it, I'll see if he still uses it. He has spinal stenosis and 3 herniated discs.

[TDO]

Inversion tables are great, but if you have or have had ankle problems it might be a little harsh on them. If I was you I would get a hold of my doctor first before buying one.

[rondog]

My back surgeon actually suggested it, so I guess he's good with 'em. Chriopractor did too. For a fat old man, I actually have perfect blood pressure and no other real problems. There's one for sale here in Parker I'll probably get, looks like a good 'un.

I can remember when they first came out with the Death Bars that mounted in a doorway, and you had ankle cuff things with hooks on them that you'd hook over the bar and hang like a bat. I can imagine getting on and off the bar was an experience.

[Colorado Luckydog]

I have a titanium plate in me with six screws at the base if my neck. I have also had lower back surgery. I don't know if it was from slipping on the ice, flipping the truck or years of football.

I'm not a doctor and I'm not sure what your problem is but I'll tell you how the table helped me.

When I would lay in it, it would relieve all the pressure on my spine and disc. It was the best thing thet I have ever spent a dollar on. The relief would last for hours and sometimes until the next day.

It's kind of weird and you should have someone with you the first couple of times.

I could go on and on but it would be easier to explain on the phone. I don't know if you still have my number rondog, so I'm going to PM you with it. Give me a call tomorrow.

[rondog]

OK CL, I got the PM. Thanks to all for the input!

[Colorado Luckydog]

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[Driftwood]

Been using these (http://www.amazon.com/Teeter-Hang-Ups-Gravity-Boots/dp/B000DLB8RU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1297993616&sr=8-1) for the past 3 months. It's one of the best investments I've made in my health in awhile. I use it daily for 4-5 minute sessions, usually after a workout. They simply hang off my pullup bar. I feel great after using them.

The tables are fine if that's all one has or if there are physical limitations to hanging and getting off and on a pullup bar. It's better than nothing. But with the tables you only stretch from about the waist area vs. with the boots you get a full body stretch.

[sniper7]

i want to try one. looks like it would feel nice to relieve the back a bit