Back Pain - Has Anyone Used An Inversion Table?

[Tbird]

I have back pain and a numb burning sensation on the left side of my thigh mostly when I lay down, but sometimes when I am sitting. It feels like something is out of whack and was just wondering if any of you have used inversion table and if you have had any luck with it?

[atlaturne]

I have had severe issues with back,disc issues.Had MRIs,etc-went to several Drs.-the ortho who did my double knee replacement suggested that I try inversion table.I asked him if it was ok with double knee replacement-he said no problem .It has not been a problem and has helped-I have also had numerous spine injections and the other back surgeon I had gone to of course wants to operate-which I am trying to avoid.To answer your question-the inversion table has helped me and even with me having had double knee replacement-not a problem.I would think it would not be too much for your knees, but just an opinion based on my experience

Edited June 16, 2011 by atlaturne

[USNDW]

I'll tell you what'

I went down to this ergonomic chair store, Relax The Back. I tried out a zero gravity chair that was recommended by another Veteran. It felt like zero gravity to. It reclines all the way back so your legs are above your heart, keeping the back straight and not scrunching your neck down. The chair takes all the weight off of the spine, relaxes the knees and hips, awesome. Believe it or not my ILP has actually approved it and set everything up where I will have this thing in about 2 1/2 weeks. Cost is about $2,000.00. I did a lot of leg work before selecting this chair, but it may end up being my wife's anyway because she also tried it, and you know, a mans house is his castle, but the ruler wears skirts.

They also approved a bed wedge, a foam piece that is slanted so you can lean on it and be setting up in your bed, and has a pillow that comes down to relax the neck. After trying it for 10 minutes I told my wife if they don't approve one I am buying one anyway. This store has the collest stuff for back, neck, and just about any kind of arthritis problems anyone is having. The fancy pens that the VA ordered me that I haven't received yet, exercise equipment made especially for the back. Awesome.

I would recommend a zero gravity chair to anyone with back problems. They go as low as about $1,500.

[Tbird]

I agree I've sat in those chairs and have wanted one for years, just haven't been able to work it into the budget, but believe me as soon as I can I am getting one. I've never felt so comfortable as when I was sitting in one of them. Enjoy and thanks for the advice.

I'll tell you what'

I went down to this ergonomic chair store, Relax The Back. I tried out a zero gravity chair that was recommended by another Veteran. It felt like zero gravity to. It reclines all the way back so your legs are above your heart, keeping the back straight and not scrunching your neck down. The chair takes all the weight off of the spine, relaxes the knees and hips, awesome. Believe it or not my ILP has actually approved it and set everything up where I will have this thing in about 2 1/2 weeks. Cost is about $2,000.00. I did a lot of leg work before selecting this chair, but it may end up being my wife's anyway because she also tried it, and you know, a mans house is his castle, but the ruler wears skirts.

They also approved a bed wedge, a foam piece that is slanted so you can lean on it and be setting up in your bed, and has a pillow that comes down to relax the neck. After trying it for 10 minutes I told my wife if they don't approve one I am buying one anyway. This store has the collest stuff for back, neck, and just about any kind of arthritis problems anyone is having. The fancy pens that the VA ordered me that I haven't received yet, exercise equipment made especially for the back. Awesome.

I would recommend a zero gravity chair to anyone with back problems. They go as low as about $1,500.

[Stretch]

I mentioned the 0 gravity chair a few years ago. It is a great chair to relax in. You can only know 0 gravity when you sit in this chair.