I`ve commented a number of times about my back. In the past, my lower back tended to flare up from time to time. Over the past year or two, the flare ups were becoming more frequent. The pain was getting more severe and some days it was getting difficult to get in and out of my car, or out of my chair.
I went to the physiotherapist and to a chiropractor (for the very first time). The physiotherapy helped, as did the chiropractor, but these were only temporary solutions. The physiotherapist indicated that it was probably a bulging disc, although the chiro thought that it had more to do with my sacroiliac.
I joined a fitness club about three years ago. Over the last six to eight months, I`ve been averaging about 5 visits a week. I work on my upper body one day, the lower body the next, then my abs on the third day and take a rest the fourth day. Some of the exercises involving my abs were contributing to my lower back pain. It got to seem like everything outside of becoming a couch potato was making my back hurt.....
At the club, they recently bought an inversion table. I gave it a try a couple of times and found my pain decreased. After a particularly bad bout of back pain, I bought an Inversion Table in September. It`s a Motion table but there are literally dozens of companies that manufacture them. They range in price from $200 to around $360.
At the start I used it for 10 minutes in the morning before going to work and then again for another 10 minutes just before bed. I now use it only at night and do exercises. I do inverted squats and inverted rotations.
Within 4 days, my back pain decreased significantly. After the first week, the pain went totally away. It`s now been over three months and I am pain-free. Through my work which has an excellent health plan, the visits to the physiotherapist, the chiro and even the bill for the table have been covered. I`m feeling better than I have for the last ten years.
Here are some other benefits of Inversion Therapy:
Maintains your height. Regularly inverting will help you avoid the "shrinkage" that naturally occurs as a result of gravity over a lifetime.
Improves circulation. When you`re inverted, your blood circulation is aided by gravity rather than having to work against it. In addition, with inversion, gravity helps the lymphatic system clear faster, easing the aches and pains of stiff muscles.
Relieves stress. Everyone knows that a full-body stretch is rejuvenating! An inversion table provides the same feeling of relaxation as a yoga class - with a lot less effort. Many people find that they sleep better with regular inversion therapy.
Heightens mental alertness. Any upside-down activity increases the supply of oxygen to the brain, which many experts believe helps maintain mental sharpness.
Increases flexibility and range of motion. With inversion, your joints stay healthy and supple, meaning you can remain as active as you were in your younger years.
Improves posture. The stretching that comes with reversing the force of gravity on your body helps you sit, stand, and move with more ease and grace.
Realigns the spine after workouts. Running and other aerobic activities inevitably compress your spine - often unevenly. One-sided activities such as golf or tennis often pull the spine out of alignment. During inversion, minor misalignments often correct themselves naturally.
As mentioned, there are many dozens of companies that manufacture inversion tables.
For a picture of mine, to see what they look like please visit my page @
https://terb.cc/vbulletin/member.php?28808-Macator2003
Are there others that have had success with inversion tables or with dealing with lower back issues???
I went to the physiotherapist and to a chiropractor (for the very first time). The physiotherapy helped, as did the chiropractor, but these were only temporary solutions. The physiotherapist indicated that it was probably a bulging disc, although the chiro thought that it had more to do with my sacroiliac.
I joined a fitness club about three years ago. Over the last six to eight months, I`ve been averaging about 5 visits a week. I work on my upper body one day, the lower body the next, then my abs on the third day and take a rest the fourth day. Some of the exercises involving my abs were contributing to my lower back pain. It got to seem like everything outside of becoming a couch potato was making my back hurt.....
At the club, they recently bought an inversion table. I gave it a try a couple of times and found my pain decreased. After a particularly bad bout of back pain, I bought an Inversion Table in September. It`s a Motion table but there are literally dozens of companies that manufacture them. They range in price from $200 to around $360.
At the start I used it for 10 minutes in the morning before going to work and then again for another 10 minutes just before bed. I now use it only at night and do exercises. I do inverted squats and inverted rotations.
Within 4 days, my back pain decreased significantly. After the first week, the pain went totally away. It`s now been over three months and I am pain-free. Through my work which has an excellent health plan, the visits to the physiotherapist, the chiro and even the bill for the table have been covered. I`m feeling better than I have for the last ten years.
Here are some other benefits of Inversion Therapy:
Maintains your height. Regularly inverting will help you avoid the "shrinkage" that naturally occurs as a result of gravity over a lifetime.
Improves circulation. When you`re inverted, your blood circulation is aided by gravity rather than having to work against it. In addition, with inversion, gravity helps the lymphatic system clear faster, easing the aches and pains of stiff muscles.
Relieves stress. Everyone knows that a full-body stretch is rejuvenating! An inversion table provides the same feeling of relaxation as a yoga class - with a lot less effort. Many people find that they sleep better with regular inversion therapy.
Heightens mental alertness. Any upside-down activity increases the supply of oxygen to the brain, which many experts believe helps maintain mental sharpness.
Increases flexibility and range of motion. With inversion, your joints stay healthy and supple, meaning you can remain as active as you were in your younger years.
Improves posture. The stretching that comes with reversing the force of gravity on your body helps you sit, stand, and move with more ease and grace.
Realigns the spine after workouts. Running and other aerobic activities inevitably compress your spine - often unevenly. One-sided activities such as golf or tennis often pull the spine out of alignment. During inversion, minor misalignments often correct themselves naturally.
As mentioned, there are many dozens of companies that manufacture inversion tables.
For a picture of mine, to see what they look like please visit my page @
https://terb.cc/vbulletin/member.php?28808-Macator2003
Are there others that have had success with inversion tables or with dealing with lower back issues???
I have the inversion table as well and have tried everthing. The one thing I just figured out was when I felt flabby around the middle I would suck my gut in and then my back would flare up. I stop doing it and I am feeling real good. I think I have a combination of issues. My SI joint locks up. Pelvic tilt and no curve in my spine (which is actually a shock absorber) and through age some spinal compression. I am getting a MRI and totally looking forward to the results. It takes a long time to figure things out but I keep trying and I am sure I will figure it out someday. I really miss running and working out
