inversion table for back/disc problem

there have been previous threads on here discussing their use, try using the search facility as I have posted lots of info in the past regarding their use
regards
BGFL

Hi

My back pain was not severe, so I'm not sure my experiences are completely relevant to you. I initially discovered inversion tables as a year of sedentary living and working at my desk for long hours had left me with permanent back ache. I started seeing an osteopath and although that helped immensely, after a few days the ache would return. I had muscle spasms, flat spots and a slight scoliosis. That is when I tried an inversion table. The first time I used the table I set the inversion limit to 20 degrees and even this felt wonderful. The stretch i felt in my lower back was just so relaxing, until then I had not realised how tight my lower back was. It felt great while on the table but it took about a month for me to feel any lasting benefits. By then I had worked up to the 60 degree pre-set which I found comfortable to maintain for several minutes each day. Around this time I also began improving my core strength by working out with a flexi-bar. After several months I found my back ache rarely troubled me even though I continued to work long hours at my desk.

I can also say that many people with back problems such as prolapsed/herniated disks find relief from using a table. Whether a table would help you depends on the actual cause of the pain, how often you used a table and whether your lifestyle was seriously detrimental to the health of your back.

Pete

inversion tables

Hi

Before i begun using a magnetic therapy bracelet, i used to go on an inversion table (set at about 70 degrees) for 15 minutes each day. I found it to be very helpful in treating my sciatica.
However, it didn't really alleviate the problem; whereas the magnetic bracelet did so within a few days.
I still use the table occasionally though; as i find it very relaxing to lay on.

Hope this helps

David