Inversion table for back pain relief

[CornHunka]

I've suffered from back pain for my entire adult life. I have two degenerative discs in the lower lumbar region. I'm forever going to the chiropractor for pain relief. The adjustments do help, but it's only temporary. I also have pain in my hips and knees and I'm convince my pain is related to my back. During one of my usual sleepless nights, I saw an infomercial for the Tweeter inversion table and it peaked my intererst, thinking that maybe it will give me some relief.

I did some internet research and most of the reviews on inversion tables is very positive, but I'm thinking that has to be skewed, at least a little bit.

Any posters ever try an inversion table to relieve back/joint pain? If so, what info can you pass on to me.

 

[Captain Crunch]

I've got some inversion boots that I have used in the past, and have had good luck with them. I would definetely go the inversion table route, as the boots are not the easiest to use. I operate some heavy equipment, and bouncing around in them with my billfold in my back pocket used to give me some uncomfortable back pain. Hanging from a pull up bar for a couple of minutes helped a bunch. I remember asking my old chiropracter about inversion tables and he said they were better than sex. Not sure about that, but he was a big proponent of them.

 

[Keyser Soze]

I too have two problematic lower discs. I'm perfectly fine as long as I don't do anything...........Isn't that a thrill?

That being said, I started doing some online research of my own about two months ago. I found the Teeter 550 on Amazon and read the reviews. Even though there might be a few shills in the mix, there was over 150 reviews with none of them being less than a 4 star. There just can't be that many shills, plus the naysayers would have to show up at some point. Plus it was on sale, so I plopped down my credit card and figured it would cost less and be less time consuming than the chiropractor visits.

I have had it for just over a month now. It takes a little getting used to and the foot bar is not terribly comfortable. It takes a few days to get rid of the soreness that you will feel initially, but it's more of a sore muscle feeling than your back being out pain........Unfortunately I got cocky after using it for a couple of weeks and did not use it for the last couple and this very morning when reaching into my car for a water bottle, it locked up on me again.........I'm at the office, but am looking forward to getting home and climbing back onto it for some relief. It works a lot like the chiropractor in the sense that you really don't feel any immediate relief, but as the day goes on there isd a definite difference. I just need to stay with it on a regular basis so I don't continue to go backwards........After all, it only takes 5 minutes a day...........Hope this helps.


ALSO:::::::::::Other than the foot holder issue, this is a great machine. Extremely well built and balanced. In the reviews I read, people had tried saving a few dollars with another cheaper unit only to be disappointed and wound up buying the Teeter. I get nothing from giving a positive review other than the possibility of helping another back sufferer in some relief. Considering what each trip to the chiro costs, I decided to spend a few extra$$$$$$ on this unit and am glad that I did.

Good luck in whatever decision you make.

 

[SixFive]

It should help for what u r describing, and I'll bet u can find a used one somebody is trying to dump very cheap. Yes they work, but they are a major pia and people are lazy and don't use and then want to dump. I'm n the back pain club, so I feel ur pain! I've had lumbar surgery and have herniated discs now, but I'm running a mini-marathon the end of March. Gotta keep living, right? GL with it!!

 

[The Boys]

I've seen them used on Craigslist.

 

[Keyser Soze]

ALSO:::::::::::Other than the foot holder issue, this is a great machine. Extremely well built and balanced. In the reviews I read, people had tried saving a few dollars with another cheaper unit only to be disappointed and wound up buying the Teeter. I get nothing from giving a positive review other than the possibility of helping another back sufferer in some relief. Considering what each trip to the chiro costs, I decided to spend a few extra$$$$$$ on this unit and am glad that I did.

Good luck in whatever decision you make.

 

[PRO ONE NINETY]

CORN :
Still have the Teeter I bought 7yrs ago off of QVC :
Never had any serious back problems but it really does a great stretch and decompression.. I use it a lot before and after I play in my Hockey league or any other physical activity..
As far as the Foot Holder I found putting on my light weight hunting boots gave a secure hold w/o the excessive pressure on certain parts of the ankle.
I'm sure a simple pair of work boots would do the same..
Also I like to hold a 25lb wgt to my chest as that extra wgt really helps the stretch and decompression..

GL

 

[Morris]

What model do you guys recommend?

Wed. will be my 8th visit to the chiro and it sounds like this might be the thing I need.

 

[william13]

got mine on ebay for about 100 .00 . get the one with the quick release foot peg ,
also check your feet .
if your shoes dont have the right support it can make your back,knees,hip hurt.
i bought some good insoles for my shoes and it help line me up and alot of my pain went away.

 

[The Sponge]

i have had one for some time now. If u are looking for a cure this isn't it. I think it helps a bit and use it before a workout for the stretch. If u are in real bad pain i wouldn't recommend using it that day. I almost passed out one time climbing into it on a bad day. Sometimes i wonder while hanging if this thing breaks im in deep shit cause im gonna get pile drivin right thru the floor. Just had a procedure recently that i thought was gonna be a big time help but it hasn't seem to work. I like mine but like i said it isn't a cure all.

 

[Cie]

Sorry to read that so many of you experience severe back pain. I have a heel spur that I have favored for months. It occasionally causes me lower back pain. Talk about misery!! Hoping each of you finds the relief you seek.

 

[SixFive]

Sorry to read that so many of you experience severe back pain. I have a heel spur that I have favored for months. It occasionally causes me lower back pain. Talk about misery!! Hoping each of you finds the relief you seek.

Have u had any physical therapy for that spur? I have one too and that coupled with plantar fasciitis really bothered me a few years ago. I had two weeks of PT, and no problems since. Massage, ice, ultrasound, and possibly some iontophoresis. Check that out if u haven't, buddy! :0074

 

[Keyser Soze]

Hey Morris..........


I have the Teeter 550