( 36 reviews )
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Posted: Jun 23 2009
I bought this in 1/08 for $99 and feel comfortable with my purchase. I see now that the price has doubled (as of 6/23/09), which may give some customers pause. Here are some considerations. Pros: ---- - relatively easy setup. I think it took me about 30 mins to build. All tools required are included (flimsy nut wrenches, so you may want to use your own). - good for lower back stretching and perfectly balanced so you can easily hang upside-down and get back up again. - light and easily portable when folded. Takes up very little space when collapsed. - easily adjustable to differing heights of users via a spring-loaded knob Cons: ---- - angle of inclination limiter is horribly cumbersome. It's controlled by a nylon loop-thru strap on the underside of the unit and is time-consuming to adjust. - not effective for upper back stretching, which is where most of my pain is (between scapulae and middle of back). - ankle securement mechanism is problematic and maybe painful or difficult for some users. This is my biggest problem with the unit. It is not a cuff/boot around the ankles and calves that distributes the pressure. Instead, you are locked in via a padded bar and your ankles take the full brunt of the hanging force. This gets uncomfortable for me after more than 5 minutes. It helps to wear hi-top sneakers or shoes that offer ankle padding, but a boot type strap design would've been better. - no thigh support cross bar, so reclining at less than 90 degrees for more than 10 minutes may be fatiguing. Given these caveats, this is still an OK item. I sometimes recline on it and try to take a short nap. It would be greatly helped by a thigh support bar so your legs have something to rest on. At $99 18 months ago, it is a justifiable purchase, due to my constant back pain and discomfort. Now, at double the price, you may wish to do some more comparison shopping and consider alternative brands before committing. 3.75 stars overall.
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Posted: Feb 25 2009
This table helps stretch the bones in the spine for relief due to degenerative back and neck problems. The only part that is uncomfortable is where your feet are held, but otherwise this is working great.
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Posted: Feb 11 2009
This is the first inversion table that I've ever used. After back surgery and steroid injections I wish I would've tried it sooner. I have improved to almost 100% since I have used this table. The quality is durable too. I am 6'4" and over 200 lbs and I never feel afraid that the thing will collapse on me. Best money I've ever spent on my health.
