Inversion Table Update 2.5 Years Later

I originally wrote my first blog post about the inversion table back in 2015, I titled it:
“Inversion Table for Back Pain Relief”

It’s been 2.5 years since I got the inversion table to help manage my sciatica. After all this time, has inversion therapy been helpful in reducing my back pain?

Read on to find out.

My Update on the Inversion Table

Thanks to Julie for leaving a comment on the original post asking for an update.

First up, the inversion table itself has been functioning exactly as it did since I got it. The design of it is simple and it’s held up over time.

Some Parts Fall Off

This is probably one of the differences between a cheaper inversion table like this one and a more expensive one.

Occasionally, the foam roller that goes over your ankles when you lock your feet in moves a bit.

The plastic end caps will also fall out. An easy fix would be to glue them in place.

Changing the Length for Other People

Changing the length of the inversion table still works well. It’s just pulling a pin and moving it to the correct height measurement.

I don’t need to do this often as I am the only person usually using it. 

If you were using it amongst different people every day, I suggest you write down the heights for everyone as there is nothing worse than getting on it and finding out it is out by a little and not balancing exactly for you.

Making sure your inversion table is setup and balanced means that moving from an upright state to an inverted one is easier and safer.

Usage of my Inversion Table

I know I should be using it more often than I currently am.

When my back is feeling tense or there is a little pain or tweak, I will go and hang upside down and use the inversion table.

I feel inversion therapy for back pain is one of the best things I have discovered over the years.

I mainly use it if I feel my back is tightening up, or if I have either been sitting on a weird piece of furniture somewhere, or if I have been lifting heavy items, either on a film set, a giant pumpkin, or something I normally wouldn’t lug about.

It’s Relaxing

I find going on the inversion table a relaxing experience. That might be due to all the blood rushing to my head.

I alternate between going upside down to being flat. Doing this movement in a slow, controlled way is best.

How I feel after the Inversion Table

An inversion table can help reduce and relieve pressure you feel in your back. After being on the inversion table I feel really good. Any low back pain I might have had seems to go away.

My Advice for Getting the Most out of your Inversion Table

• Set up the length of the table correctly so you can easily balance on the table, so you can easily get back up from an inverted state.
• Take your time, there is no rush, slow gentle movements are your friend.
• Use it regularly. Even if you feel good, you’ll feel better after being on the inversion table.

Conclusion

After 2.5 years, I’m happy I made the purchase and I’m happy I use an inversion table to help decompress and manage my back.

I feel there are a lot of benefits to inversion and using inversion tables. 

Of course, everyone is different, and what works for me might not work for you. If you suffer from sciatica pain, back spasms, disk problems etc, and you haven’t tried one of these, I say give it a go.

If you suffer from high blood pressure, it will pay to talk to your doctor first.

I still highly recommend it to people, and I still like the one I purchased. While the one I have does fold up, I’ve never had the need to do that as it has its own space in the garage.

If you are still on the fence about buying one, see if anyone you know has one you can try, you’ll only need to go on it once or twice to see how much it can help you.