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Hi,
Saw an inversion table featured on one of those home shopping networks. Do they really help? Have any of you tried one or know someone who has? My problem is arthritis in the spine, will it help me?
I was wondering, if the pressure of gravity is so bad for our backs and joints why hasn't it factored into our evolution? For example, we don't hang upside down like bats. Just a thought. . .
Thanks for all responses.
Consumer
In Reply to: Dr. Stoll and others, opinions please: Inversion tables posted by Consumer on September 29, 2002 at 18:36:52:
Some passive inversion devices may put SOME people at risk for strokes, eye and ear problems due to the increase in pressure in the blood vessels in the head. No one with high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, retina problems, glaucoma, etc. should do any extreme inversion. I haven't seen the product you're referring to so I don't know how much of an inversion you get on it. A "slant board" is one thing, "inversion" is much more extreme.
Even in yoga practice, occasionally, something tragic happens, such as a strong, apparently healthy, youngish person having a stroke after doing a head- or hand-stand.
In Reply to: Dr. Stoll and others, opinions please: Inversion tables posted by Consumer on September 29, 2002 at 18:36:52:
You're probably better off not to do complete inversion, Consumer. Especially if you're overweight or have problems with your eyes or blood pressure. Keeping your weight at a healthy level is also a good idea. Arthritis is an immune system problem, as I understand it. You're better off to strengthen your immune system and make sure your body is well-hydrated. My mother-in-law has had good results with her Osteoarthritis using a supplement that has glucosamine/chondroitin sulphate and Arthred.
In Reply to: Dr. Stoll and others, opinions please: Inversion tables posted by Consumer on September 29, 2002 at 18:36:52:
Hi, Consumer.
I tried this when they first came out. They can give temporary relief. However they cure nothing and the risks are significant (Listen to Cheezi & Jen B.)
Why not do the things suggested on theis website? The causes are pretty well known and the solutions, though they take learning and effort, also help many other parts of the bodymind.
Walt
In Reply to: Dr. Stoll and others, opinions please: Inversion tables (Archive in arthritis.) posted by Walt Stoll on September 30, 2002 at 09:28:30:
Thanks, Dr. Stoll, and others.
Actually I did not intend to invert completely; one can go "down" as far as desired, so I wanted to be slanted downward rather than completely upside down. Would this alter your answer any?
Thanks,
Consumer
In Reply to: Dr. Stoll and others, opinions please: Inversion tables posted by Consumer on September 29, 2002 at 18:36:52:
it feels just wonderful and really does offer a relief that I haven't found elsewhere. Even just inverting (slanting) at a 20 deg angle feels good.
My mom has arthritis in her spine and neck and it made her feel better, though it is easy to overdo it at first.
I certainly wouldn't think of it as a cure-all, but as part of a wellness program, I'm glad that I have mine.
In Reply to: I *love* my inversion table... posted by LT on October 01, 2002 at 02:24:14:
do you think its possible to make one yourself? Just with a slanting board?
In Reply to: Re: Dr. Stoll and others, opinions please: Inversion tables (Archive in arthritis.) posted by Consumer on September 30, 2002 at 10:36:54:
A little.
Walt
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