Posted: 1/14/2010 5:52:18 PM EDT
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Alright,
So after a mild back injury last year, I've gotte to thinking. Compression tables; anyone use one? Yay or nay? |
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Nothing broken, just two mildly bulged discs Where are the disks? If they are lumbar then an inversion table will work well. If in your neck, then go to the drug store and get the neck extension machine for $20 that has a head harness and an attachment for a door with pullies. You fill the bag up with water to pull up on your neck. I use weights with mine. the thoracic ( mid back ) part is the hardest to do and is best served by both. |
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Quoted: Any potential dangers with one? There are lots of bennies. I have a Teeter Hang Ups model. Dangers? Well, some are weight rated, so get the right model to support your weight. A table collapsing while you are upside down wouldn't be a good situation.  If your table has the traditional type of foot / ankle harnessing system, i.e. your entire body weight is being held by your feet / ankles, then expect it to put stress on your ankles and knees, which aren't used to the forces of your entire body pulling on them. Recommend you start slow and build up the time you spend on it. |
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Nothing broken, just two mildly bulged discs Where are the disks? If they are lumbar then an inversion table will work well. If in your neck, then go to the drug store and get the neck extension machine for $20 that has a head harness and an attachment for a door with pullies. You fill the bag up with water to pull up on your neck. I use weights with mine. the thoracic ( mid back ) part is the hardest to do and is best served by both. Lumbar. |