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Fri, 03/11/2011 - 7:22pm — Sean M.

After my recent discovery of my disc herniation I was told my chiropractor to ask my doctor about an inversion table. Any thought? How about using a reverse hyper if I can get access?

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Sat, 03/12/2011 - 4:51am — Nick Hinde

www.invertrac.com Gave me

www.invertrac.com

Gave me some pain relief.

Nick

Sat, 03/12/2011 - 10:25am — The Stone

The gym I work at has one.

The gym I work at has one. I use it after almost every workout. Really does a good job of calming down the CNS after a heavy workout, and does stretch out the hips/low back. I don't invert all the way, and most people really should not unless very experienced on one. 20-30 degrees back is all is takes for a good effect for 5-6 minutes. I've gone back as far as 45-60, but if I go too far, I can feel my back tigthening up. You have to find the spot at which you can fully relax and get a stretch. I would make sure you don't buy a cheap one. Pay a little extra if you are going to get one, and buy one that is sturdy and worthwhile.

Mon, 03/14/2011 - 9:51am — Vaughn Numrych
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Dittos on what The Stone said...

We bought one because my wife has scoliosis and we thought it would be beneficial for her. We both have used it but find that going much beyond 30 degrees actually aggravates our backs more than helps ( I don't have any back issues.) If you can, find a place that has one and try it for a week or so before buying.

Vaughn

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