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Q: Inversion Table
asked by: SciaticAl on April 19th, 2008
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Hi all,

My chiropractor swears by anything that helps gravity pull the spine apart. I bought an inversion table, and it seems to help. Some days. I'm curious if anyone has done any inversion, or maybe hanging upright, type of therapy, and what level of success they have had.

Thanks, Alan
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srfnson
replied on April 24th, 2008
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Glad to hear it's working for you...

I've had back pain for 7 years and had a Hang Ups inversion table for 5yrs. I haven't had the same success as you but I do find the inversion table very relaxing and often fall asleep for 5-10 min on it in when as a 45 degree incline.

I probably should use it more often but my wife doesn' t like it setup in the middle of the bedroom which is the only place for it.
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Provenuts
replied on May 11th, 2008
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No success with Inversion table
Inversion tables are good as a preventive maintenance tool but you must not go back further than 5-15 degrees pass level. This is especially important if you're prone to heart trouble as many suffer heart attacks from this device.

My machine was fine to use within the guidelines above which helped relaxed me but when I tried to relieve my relapsed back injury from work, it made the pain worse.

Just my two cents from experience and research. If you still want one, I have mine packaged in the original box for sale. Paid $170 total, yours for $120 shipped.

Thanks
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