Inversion Table? My chiropractor wants me to get one ...

PilatesLover · ‎08-20-2014

... for my scoliosis and recurring back spasms. I've read pros and cons.

My two biggest concerns are will it hurt the tops of my feet (I have issues from RA on the top of right foot) - and how much space do they take up, and weigh? He wants me to leave it out so that I'll use it every day.

Thank you!

truffle · ‎01-04-2016

@PilatesLover wrote:
... for my scoliosis and recurring back spasms. I've read pros and cons.

My two biggest concerns are will it hurt the tops of my feet (I have issues from RA on the top of right foot) - and how much space do they take up, and weigh? He wants me to leave it out so that I'll use it every day.

Thank you!

In my opinion you should not be using one unsupervised. If your chiropractor doesn't have one I would find one that does.

NYwoman · ‎03-09-2010

I would love to try one but I have a hip replacement and want to keep that intact.

Ibby114 · ‎03-10-2010

@truffle wrote:
@PilatesLover wrote:
... for my scoliosis and recurring back spasms. I've read pros and cons.

My two biggest concerns are will it hurt the tops of my feet (I have issues from RA on the top of right foot) - and how much space do they take up, and weigh? He wants me to leave it out so that I'll use it every day.

Thank you!
In my opinion you should not be using one unsupervised. If your chiropractor doesn't have one I would find one that does.

Defintiely use it supervised. Try it out first- that way you'll know if it impacts your feet. I never had an issue with that, although I didn't invert fully. I can't use mine, I had a bout of vertigo last year! I defintely don't want that coming back.

Stormygirl · ‎08-01-2015

My biggest concerns when DH chiro wanted him to get one is

1. Make sure you dont have high blood pressure because being inverted you increase the pressure in your head...could cause bursting of a blood vessel

2. To make sure one doesnt have even a small anuerysm. Imagine all that pressure in the head.

I didnt get him one as he has blood pressure issues. Dont want to scare you but anything that increases intercranial pressure is a consideration.

Mgggr · ‎03-01-2015

I have had an inversion table for at least 15 years and it has helped me immensely. I do not fully invert and you can set it only as far as you would like to invert, you can start off very small and still feel a huge difference. The first time you do feel some pressure in your head but it's not too bad unless you are congested or have a cold. The more you invert, the more benefits. I now use it when I feel stress, something is activated in the brain for me when I invert and it immediately relaxes me. I begin to fall asleep on it that's how comfortable it is once you use it daily. I also had very bad back pain at one time but usung it daily completely eliminated the back and neck pain. The new ones now have excellent padding on the feet, mine does not but I wear tennis shoes that are cushioned so it does not bother me at all. I have also had knee issues and it doesn't bother my knee at all. I cannot say enough about the benefits and the ease of use. The newer units are also more stable with rubber feet and again, you can invert just slightly at first and work up to a deeper inversion. I am only on it 3-5 minutes a day and it is Wonderful!

I have mine in the living room.

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

@PilatesLover

I agree with @Stormygirl, you would be wise to discuss this with your Medical Doctor(PCP). While I really believe in inversion, for those very healthy and on no prescription meds. I have had 3 ruptured spinal discs surgically removed, so I am quite familiar with back and sciatic pain.

Many life threatining events might could be possible, and in my opinion, not worth the risk. If you do decide on an Inversion Table? Teeter is the only one I would even consider.

hckynut(john)

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

We have a Teeter Hangs Up in the spare bedroom. If you push it into one corner against the wall it takes up a 5' x 2.5' area. I don't know the measurements of the other brands on the market. We don't leave ours against the wall to the side by push it back so we just have to pull it out a bit to get on it.

DH uses it more then I do. I get on it when my neck starts hurting.

It does not hurt the tops of my feet but I don't have RA. I do wear tennis shoes when I get on it. I would not do it barefoot.

Does your chiropractor have one you can try before buying one?

BLH · ‎03-10-2010

My husband has one and uses it. I don't use it because it makes me dizzy.

Pook · ‎03-20-2010

I used an inversion for years and felt great but then I cracked my ankle and had to stop then I had torn miniscus so I haven't used for a long time. There are inversion recliners that give you the same benefits as full inversion.