Inversion table: Anyone use one?

[nippyjun]

Hi, I saw an inversion table on HSN. The teeter E-850. I'm wondering if anyone here uses an inversion table and what benefit do they get from it?

Thanks.

 

[KoolDrew]

Don't waste your money.

 

[meldanj]

I don't seem to get a lot out of the table...other than dizzy. However, my dad has an increasingly worsening back. He uses the table and loves it. When he pulls his back out......he uses the table and within days, he's over it. It used to take weeks of him laying in agony and whimpering until he could move. It's the same as putting yourself in traction. :thumbsup:I would seriously recommend for anyone who has ever pulled their back.

 

[Slick5150]

Originally posted by: KoolDrew
Don't waste your money.

I'm curious what you mean by this.. I've heard good things about inversion tables and was also thinking about getting one both to stretch out my back as well as excersizes such as vertical situps and whatnot.

The teeter seemed to get good reviews on Amazon, but if there are better ones I'd be interested to know.

 

[Scarpozzi]

My sister picked one of these up from Freecycle.

When she got it, she used it a lot, but like the people who bought it originally.....it eventually sat in the garage collecting dust. She claimed that when she used it in the beginning, it really helped. I think it was just a pain to get in and out of.

I tried it for the fun of it and it did relieve stress in my back. It was kind of a cool feeling, but I'd rather locate a massage therapy school and get $20 massages instead of wasting money on that piece of equipment.

 

[dakels]

Inversion tables help relieve intervertebral pressure and generally stretches out the back. This affect is going to feel better or more useful to some people then others. People with arthritic disc issues may feel a lot better while someone with a strained muscle or nerve pinch may get no feeling of benefit whereas a massage would probably help the latter a lot more.

I personally love the inversion tables and I used one that was very easy to get in and out of (ankle straps took 10 seconds to put on). Felt good for me and I was (very temporarily) taller when I get out as a direct result of stretching my spine. Like most home pseudo exercise/treatment devices, their usefulness depends a lot on the user.

 

[Sandan]

The blood rushing to your head thing..is a rush.

 

[JTsyo]

How long do you stay on the table for it to be effective? I've heard 5 min a day. I'm thinking my wife might enjoy one since she stands all day at work.

 

[nervegrind3r]

I am also interested in getting one to stretch my back out. My chiropractor suggested against getting one as he believes they are not effective. Funny enough, I dont think he is effective.

More opinions please, and which model you purchased.