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Title: Inversion tables
Post by: coltrane on May 10, 2011, 08:44:37 AM

Just received my inversion table.  Have yet to put it together.  I have a lot of lower back pain which i'm guessing is due to herniated disc.  Im hoping the inversion helps out.

Any thoughts on inversion?  Anyone tried it out?

Title: Re: Inversion tables
Post by: CalvinH on May 11, 2011, 05:53:51 AM

Quote from: coltrane on May 10, 2011, 08:44:37 AM

Just received my inversion table.  Have yet to put it together.  I have a lot of lower back pain which i'm guessing is due to herniated disc.  Im hoping the inversion helps out.

Any thoughts on inversion?  Anyone tried it out?

I have one,haven't used it in awhile but it really helped my back when it was hurting.

Title: Re: Inversion tables
Post by: coltrane on May 11, 2011, 05:56:48 AM

Quote from: CalvinH on May 11, 2011, 05:53:51 AM

I have one,haven't used it in awhile but it really helped my back when it was hurting.

Sweet.  I got a really nice one that locks into position.  I wonder if by using it it will cure the back pain associated with herniated discs, or just temp relieve it.  I've read where it allows the disc fluids to move back into position.

Title: Re: Inversion tables
Post by: CalvinH on May 13, 2011, 06:13:53 AM

Quote from: coltrane on May 11, 2011, 05:56:48 AM

Sweet.  I got a really nice one that locks into position.  I wonder if by using it it will cure the back pain associated with herniated discs, or just temp relieve it.  I've read where it allows the disc fluids to move back into position.

I think it helps permanent.my back was always sore and now it's only sore when I deserve it ;D

Title: Re: Inversion tables
Post by: coltrane on May 13, 2011, 06:19:02 AM

Quote from: CalvinH on May 13, 2011, 06:13:53 AM

I think it helps permanent.my back was always sore and now it's only sore when I deserve it ;D

Excellent.  I opened the box, but just haven't had time to put together.  It's an Ironman atis 4000.  Really sweet!

Title: Re: Inversion tables
Post by: Borracho on May 01, 2012, 03:02:34 PM

Been nearly a year now...so what's the verdict on the inversion table?

Title: Re: Inversion tables
Post by: coltrane on May 01, 2012, 03:37:47 PM

I do like the table.  It's easy to assemble and doesn't hurt the ankles.

I do believe it to be useful in relieving pain in the lower back.  It needs to be used consistently though.

Make sure you have enough room for one. 

It feels good to stretch the discs out.

If you have any questions let me know!

Title: Re: Inversion tables
Post by: Borracho on May 01, 2012, 03:44:12 PM

So how much does a good quality table go for?

And how often do you think it should be used?

Title: Re: Inversion tables
Post by: coltrane on May 01, 2012, 05:06:04 PM

I'd have to google the price but I think my wife paid about $300 for it.

I use it when my back gets sore from lifting. It tugs the vertebrae apart

Title: Re: Inversion tables
Post by: Borracho on May 01, 2012, 06:11:02 PM

Cool, thanks for the input coltrane!

Title: Re: Inversion tables
Post by: coltrane on May 02, 2012, 06:00:00 AM

No problem. 

Just make sure if you're getting one you read the reviews people post on them.  You want one that is comfy on your ankles, and one that locks into different positions. 

Going all the way upside down vertical doesn't happen right away.  Youll want to start at lesser degrees..   making sure to lock in place.