Using an Inversion Table

SamSpade

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Do any of the gyms in this area have inversion tables to use? You know what they are - they hang you partly upside down?
The guy who does those "Teeter" commercials and jumps up and says he feels great?

I don't have room for one in my home, but if there was one I could use occasionally, it would be worth the price of a membership.
 
GWguy

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I had one at home for a long time. While it felt good to stretch, I never felt it gave me any lasting benefits.

I walked thru the gym in San Souci (World Gym?) recently, but don't recall seeing an inversion table.
 
SamSpade

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I've been browsing the Internet at Planet Fitness and the gym next to Mr Tire (which claims it does physical therapy).

Inversion tables for me isn't about "stretching" - it's about my spine which is badly misaligned and often causes persistent pain, which unlike muscle pain, doesn't go away with ice packs or heating. Chiropractors work for a short time, but they're not always convenient and they cost money per visit.

Right now I have pain going from my lower back all the way to my knee, and I've had this before. I'm having a very hard time concentrating at work.
 
GWguy

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I had similar pains/discomfort, but mine was from an extruded disk at L5-S1. What did give me some relief (before surgery) was going to Physical Therapy. They have a table, you lie on your back normally, and they put straps around your hips and waist and use progressively increasing tension to pull the joints. It did help.
 
stgislander

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SamSpade said:
I've been browsing the Internet at Planet Fitness and the gym next to Mr Tire (which claims it does physical therapy).

Inversion tables for me isn't about "stretching" - it's about my spine which is badly misaligned and often causes persistent pain, which unlike muscle pain, doesn't go away with ice packs or heating. Chiropractors work for a short time, but they're not always convenient and they cost money per visit.

Right now I have pain going from my lower back all the way to my knee, and I've had this before. I'm having a very hard time concentrating at work.
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Swing by the shop and Gilligan can hang you by your feet from one of the shop hoists.
 
SamSpade

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GWguy said:
I had similar pains/discomfort, but mine was from an extruded disk at L5-S1. What did give me some relief (before surgery) was going to Physical Therapy. They have a table, you lie on your back normally, and they put straps around your hips and waist and use progressively increasing tension to pull the joints. It did help.
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Where was this? In this area?
 
ginwoman

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SamSpade said:
Do any of the gyms in this area have inversion tables to use? You know what they are - they hang you partly upside down?
The guy who does those "Teeter" commercials and jumps up and says he feels great?

I don't have room for one in my home, but if there was one I could use occasionally, it would be worth the price of a membership.
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I think they have some that can fold up and might not take up too much room at your home? Hope you can get some relief soon. Back pain is like a tooth ache, you can't get away from it.
 
SamSpade

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ginwoman said:
I think they have some that can fold up and might not take up too much room at your home? Hope you can get some relief soon. Back pain is like a tooth ache, you can't get away from it.
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You still need room to use it - which means it has to be able to fit in an area about 3 feet by 6 feet, because you have to tilt it.
Good ones that can support a man my size are heavy as hell.
 
SamSpade

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GWguy said:
It was near the corner of Rt5 and Fenwick St in L'town. Many years ago, doesn't look like they are still there. Pretty sure most PT places would have something similar.
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I may check out Gateau, although it would probably be wise to see my doctor and get a referral to justify a medical need.
No point in paying money for something insurance will cover.

You can't just - walk in and show your insurance card, right? Don't you need a referral first?
 
GWguy

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SamSpade said:
You still need room to use it - which means it has to be able to fit in an area about 3 feet by 6 feet, because you have to tilt it.
Good ones that can support a man my size are heavy as hell.
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Also have to watch ceiling height. There's a few dents in my basement ceiling....
 
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