With a bit of research, good quality cheap inversion tables can be found online. Inversion therapy works by lengthening and decompressing the spine, thereby counteracting gravity forces on the back. Effects are relaxed muscles and less pressure on the nerves and ligaments of the spinal cord. If you are thinking about buying one of the inversion tables for back pain, the question everyone will want answered is “Do they work?”

The answer is yes, and this is backed up by testimonies from back pain sufferers and research. Many studies conclude that inverting yourself just by 25 degrees for only a few minutes every day can be extremely beneficial.

There are many inversion tables to choose from. The Body Champ IT8070 Inversion Therapy Table (retailing at $99 on www.amazon.com) is an easily adjustable model with a height range of 4′7″ to 6′8″. It is easy to use simply by leaning against the chair pad and hooking your feet behind the ankle rests and then raising your arms above your head. Your body will slowly turn as your arms move up until you are nearly totally upside down. Features on this model include a spring-loaded pull pin facilitating easy ankle movements, four comfortable and secure foam rollers, U-shaped handrails, a safety strap for controlling the required angles of inversion, and a strong lock for when it isn’t in use. The IT8070 folds up to be stored away, and can support a maximum weight of 250 pounds. It is a well made, reliable cheap inversion table compared to some others.

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Using inversion tables has many benefits and can be one of the best things you can do to reduce back pain, stretch out your whole body, and reduce the effects that gravity has on your body. However back inversion tables can be difficult to get used to. Some common complaints are:

• Inversion Tables hurt the ankles
• Inversion tables make you dizzy as a result of increased blood flow to your head

Essentially, inversion tables can be hard to get used to for some people. This fact leads many to ask the question of do inversion tables work.  However, inversion tables do work and there are simple tips for using inversion tables that can make the ‘getting used to’ much, much easier.

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