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Anyone here use an inversion table for back pain?

Posted on 10/14/22 at 11:48 am
Posted by genuineLSUtiger
Nashville
Member since Sep 2005
73004 posts
Posted on 10/14/22 at 11:48 am
Bulging disks in thoracic spine. Injured it three weeks ago and still giving me issues. Been using an inversion table for 3-4 days with limited success.
Posted by Macavity92
Member since Dec 2004
5982 posts
Posted on 10/14/22 at 11:49 am to
Yes. It worked well. I also recommend full tissue massage and stretching.

You can rock back and forth on the inversion table for about a minute before going into your hang. I did four minutes three times a day when my back was at its worst. It is not an immediate cure but worth it.

ETA: 1 minute of rocking followed by 4 minutes of hanging.
This post was edited on 10/14/22 at 11:51 am
Posted by East Coast Band
Member since Nov 2010
62868 posts
Posted on 10/14/22 at 12:35 pm to
I hated using one. After just a few minutes, it felt like my head was fixing to explode.
Posted by Aubie Spr96
lolwut?
Member since Dec 2009
41199 posts
Posted on 10/14/22 at 1:02 pm to
My brother swears by it. I do a lot of back exercises to keep mine in check.
Posted by Turbotoes
Clown world
Member since Dec 2020
221 posts
Posted on 10/14/22 at 1:20 pm to
I've used one before and kind of want to get another one for the home. You don't have to be completely upside down, just a slight inversion will help.
Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
38768 posts
Posted on 10/14/22 at 3:29 pm to
I tried it when I had a herniated disc and didn't get any relief.
Posted by VanRIch
Wherever
Member since Sep 2007
10447 posts
Posted on 10/14/22 at 6:57 pm to
I have one at home that helps a good bit with lower bulging discs. Tip, let your arms hang down. Helps with blood rushing to your head
Posted by bayouvette
Raceland
Member since Oct 2005
4760 posts
Posted on 10/17/22 at 1:07 pm to
Everyone's success story will be different. Nerve pain is so unique to each case.
Moat people incorrectly use the inversiin table and just go straight to a vertical flip. 30-40% Incline is best. It's not a game changer but works well for me in between chiro visits.
But if the injury is fresh I would see a reputable chiro after an mri and take it from there.
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