Inversion Tables

[nopain1234]

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I get asked about 3 times every clinic if inversion tables are worth trying. Clearly not a silver bullet for lumbar issues and I don’t really think there’s much benefit. What do you guys typically tell patients

 

[callmeanesthesia]

“Fine with me. Some of my patients say it helps. Just don’t drop yourself on your head.”

 

[runfastnow]

“Fine with me. Some of my patients say it helps. Just don’t drop yourself on your head.”

Younger/athletic/strong enough to get on/off the table solo - go for it. Can't hurt.
Older/frailer/demented/anti-coagulated - absolutely not.

 

[nopain1234]

Has any seen these provide any results to speak of?

 

[Doctodd]

it's better than the $5k for 30 sessions the chiros charge

 

[painfree23]

I tell people if u can live upside down or on the moon/space with no gravity then go for it. But the minute u stand back straight , gravity will set in and ur pain will come back

 

[cowboydoc]

Has any seen these provide any results to speak of?

Teeter

Guy made a good living and had a foundation: results.

In terms of benefit to user, agree better than 40 visits to chiro. (I don’t know if they need more visits here than in Miami because there are fewer patients, they have >BMI or other?)

Kind of makes some sense for temporary benefit for discogenic pain or radic. I found the distraction on facets to be quite uncomfortable post treatment.

I think the robust aftermarket on FB and Craigslist speaks poorly to its efficacy.

 

[nopain1234]

I tell people if u can live upside down or on the moon/space with no gravity then go for it. But the minute u stand back straight , gravity will set in and ur pain will come back

That’s exactly what I tell ppl

 

[Doctodd]

Using it on a daily basis should theoretically slow down disc degeneration.

 

[painfree23]

Using it on a daily basis should theoretically slow down disc degeneration.

What r u basing this on? If ur on it half the day? Maybe I should work on my notes while inverted

 

[Agast]

its basically DIY traction. Do it for about 10-15 minutes. I don’t recommend it to people with high blood pressure. If they know someone who has one I tell them to try it out first. Get one with a good return policy. Also make sure someone else is home the first time you try it in case you get yourself stuck. If you have a swimming pool you can hang in the deep end and do traction that way.

 

[MitchLevi]

Perfectly fine in most ppl.

I rec 5-10 min and never completely inverted.

I bought one for the theoretical preventive nature of it, fell asleep on it one night before bed (25 min) and nearly called into work the next AM bc I couldn't walk. I couldn't get off the machine that night. Back hurt so bad it was unbelievable.

I had procedures next day and still don't understand how I managed that day. It was unbelievable.

 

[clubdeac]

Perfectly fine in most ppl.

I rec 5-10 min and never completely inverted.

I bought one for the theoretical preventive nature of it, fell asleep on it one night before bed (25 min) and nearly called into work the next AM bc I couldn't walk. I couldn't get off the machine that night. Back hurt so bad it was unbelievable.

I had procedures next day and still don't understand how I managed that day. It was unbelievable.

cervical traction and inversion tables have been shown to place a tremendous amount of stress on the outer annulus fibrosis. I suspect you could even cause an annular tear with too aggressive application such as in your case

 

[Doctodd]

doesnt sound like you guys have one. You dont have to fully invert to get benefit.....I go about halfway. It has multiple handles to control it with your hands, as well as your trunk. Also has ankle rolls. They are around $150+ so they are cheap. And as agast said, i frequently hang on the side of my pool with legs dangling in 5-6' depth. Ankle weights can increase the traction in the pool.

 

[MitchLevi]

cervical traction and inversion tables have been shown to place a tremendous amount of stress on the outer annulus fibrosis. I suspect you could even cause an annular tear with too aggressive application such as in your case

I usually do 3-5 min. That was a complete accident and will NEVER happen again.

doesnt sound like you guys have one. You dont have to fully invert to get benefit.....I go about halfway. It has multiple handles to control it with your hands, as well as your trunk. Also has ankle rolls. They are around $150+ so they are cheap. And as agast said, i frequently hang on the side of my pool with legs dangling in 5-6' depth. Ankle weights can increase the traction in the pool.

I never go fully inverted either. Unnecessary. Mine was $299 for a Teeter.

 

[Ducttape]

A suspected burglar who broke into a Kansas home strapped himself to an inversion table and had to call for help

The homeowner's father said the man even took off his shoes and got a container of juice before strapping himself in to the device.

www.insider.com

 

[mid|ine]

I was having some psoas mediated LBP. In addition to lots of stretching, I purchased a Teeter inversion table. I try to get on for 5-10m everyday. I'm not as good as I should be at my daily stretching.

 

[joshmir]

I have one in my house and I think it has a role in acute management of transient radicular pain from housework, working out, etc. it does help immediately in those circumstances. Agree with not having expectations for chronic benefit

Clubdeac - have a link for annular stress? Would like to read it

 

[clubdeac]

I have one and I think it has a role in acute management of transient radicular pain from housework, working out, etc. it does help immediately in those circumstances. Agree with not having expectations for chronic benefit

Clubdeac - have a link for annular stress? Would like to read it

The study was done for cervical traction. I was actually surprised when I read it. I believe the degree of stress was dependent on the neck angle which is why they recommend slight cervical flexion or neutral spine during traction rather than extension. I’ll have to search to find the article but I’ll try