Re: Inversions Table Brand?

[Guest guest]

I was looking on Amazon and looking at the customer reviews. I have

not decided yet but I am going ot order one tomorrow for sure. I am

looking at one that adjusts to the shortest length so that it will be

most comfortable for Caitlin. I am also looking at one that folds up.

Tammy

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> Inversion Table- Can you recommend a brand? Which one is the safest?

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[Guest guest]

I was looking on Amazon and looking at the customer reviews. I have

not decided yet but I am going ot order one tomorrow for sure. I am

looking at one that adjusts to the shortest length so that it will be

most comfortable for Caitlin. I am also looking at one that folds up.

Tammy

 

Tammy,

Since mine is around 13 years old, it's a gigantic dinosaur compared to models

out today. Mine opens up in to an upside down V frame. You get in on one side,

raise your hands above your head & you slowly flip to the other side of the

frame & you are upside down. You can hang at any particular angle you choose by

the adjustment of your arms at your sides. You can even be completely vertical &

lock the table in that position. Mine stands over six' tall & all it does is the

two sides fold together. I kept it propped beside the fridge when not in use.

I've been surprised to see the smaller versions available now,

 

As for adjustment, most of them are adjustable by height. I'm only 5'1 " now.

Heck, might've even shrunk to a little less than that - it's amazing how 'tall'

I was at 5'2 " . Some of them are marked so they're easier to adjust. Others, you

just have to play around with different settings. You know you've got the height

setting right when you stand on it & raise your arms to your sides & the table

begins to become horizontal.  I have mine marked (even though I'm now the only

one to ever use it) because a lot of ppl would see me use it or hear me talk

about it & want to try it out, & then I'd have to adjust it for their height. I

had a friend 6'2 " use it. My brother wanted to try it out, but it had a weight

limit of 200 or 250 lbs & he was very heavy at the time, so he didn't get to

experience it.

 

If you have the capability to go in any stores to try one out, it might give you

an idea on what to choose off the internet. Some Play It Again Sports stores

carry them, some Target & WalMart. I can't remember mine exactly, but I think

it's called Gravity Swing - that is the trade name. I'm tuckered out in my

recliner & don't feel like getting up to check it out. If you're interested (cuz

I'm sure this company has updated their product line since 1995), I'll check on

it & email it back to you. It's been an excellent product. ~Moonbeam

[Guest guest]

Lucked out to try a used Nordic Trac inversion table at Play It Again Sports

(or whatever it's called) yesterday for $199.00. I used one 20 years ago at

a P.T. clinic. I have some observations and questions for Moonbeam and

other owners.....

Observations...This Nordic was huge...taking the footprint of a double bed

size when positioned horizonally. It weighed over 100lbs which would prevent me

from moving it (obviously not for small areas) but definitely sturdy! I

could not bend over enough to put on the foot straps...I'd need help doing

this. And I could not release it to get me out of the contraption...it took a

good bend over and a firm push down and lift up to disengage. I was surprised

how quickly it fell backwards with me needing to firmly hold the arms to keep

it from falling back. This took extreme strength which I feel might hurt my

back from the tension I needed. I had them adjust the angle so I wouldn't

go completely vertical since I know that takes some getting used to. My

ankles hurt from the holder while hanging to 30%. This particular inversion

table

was not for my needs but perhaps another style might.

My questions....I thought I remembered the table completely controlled by

raising my arms and I don't remember having any handlebars. Is there such a

table or is my 1980's memory fuzzy? anyone?

Is yours one where you (w/o assistance) can put the ankle holder on and off?

Do your ankles hurt when vertical?

My back/hip hurts in the kidney area (illiac crest scar)...would hanging

help?

I have a plate in my arm from shoulder surgery and can only lift one arm to

shoulder height (like you are raising your hand in class)...could I still

raise myself with only 1 1/2 arm length? (the guy helped me yesterday)

Amazon has Health Mark iv18600 Pro Inversion Therapy Chair ((233.19)

Although you could not completely go vertical because you stay in sitting

position....it would relieve the ankle/leg strain it seems. It looks like you

just

drap your feet around a padded bar (hard to see). Does anyone have an opinion

if this would give us enough spine relief to be effective? It has no

customer comments so far.

Jolene

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