Innova Inversion Table with Stretch Bars for Optimal Slope Inversion and Full Body Stretch

I am in my 60s, and this is the first time I ever used an inversion table. After 40+ years in the construction trades, I developed a pain in my hip area that was excruciating and would not go away. I went to a chiropractor, my primary care physician, an orthopedic specialist, a pain management doctor, and finally a neurosurgeon. In the process of seeing these doctors, I got a full set of hip x-rays done and also an MRI. It was determined I have osteoarthritis and degeneration in my back, but the MRI revealed my main problem is a pinched and displaced nerve (created by a bulging disc) in the L5-S1 area. So I started using the inversion table at 15° for 3 10 minute sessions for the first few days. Then, keeping the angle at 15°, I extended the sessions to 20 minutes. I did this for the first two weeks. And then went to 30° with 3 10 minute sessions each time per day. I began to see gradual improvement during this time period, and after using the inversion table for only three weeks, my pain is greatly alleviated to the point I actually forget about it at times. This is after being in pain for months and finding absolutely nothing that would help at all, including physical therapy sessions. My pain was so bad that for a two month period, my wife had to tie my shoes before I went to work in the morning. Yeah, I am old-school, and I tend to grit my teeth and try to continue working, even though the pain was intense. So, my thoughts on this particular inversion table: It is very well built and feels very heavy duty. Assembly took several hours, and the instructions are not too hard to follow. It functions well and adjusts to your particular needs very easily. The only thing I would change if possible is the foot release lever. For someone who is having back or hip pain, it can be very difficult to reach over and pull on the release lever because of its shortness. If it was 12 inches or so longer, it would be nice. But in my opinion, it’s just a small annoyance. I would absolutely purchase this product again without hesitation, and would advise anyone looking to purchase an inversion table to purchase this one. I felt like the price was very reasonable for the product.

I love this inversion table. I had terrible sciatica because I walk 4 miles a day, stand at my standing work desk for hours, and go non stop. I believe I have a good core. I really didn't want to do pain pills, chiropractors, etc. I decided to give this a try. It had free shipping and free returns (although I have no idea how I would ever get it back in the box after assembling!). In the end, it was well worth the money! I wish I got it earlier. I am 5'3" and 125 pounds. My hubby is 6'1" and 195 pounds. We both use it very easily as it has simple to use height, ankle, and inversion adjustments. I keep inversion at 30 degrees where he goes to 45 degrees. We both started slowly day 1 at 2 minutes, day 2 at 5 minutes and so on. We both after several weeks only do about 10 minutes a day. That does the trick. My sciatica was gone by day 3. My lower back issues took a bit longer. I think it was because the act of inversion takes your back getting used to and like any muscle, joint, or disk needs time to begin healing. I would say lower back pain was gone by week 1 and I keep getting stronger. We keep it in our guest room for now. It is not a small machine and holds up to 350 pounds and a person up to 6'6". It can "fold" up a bit and fit in our large guest room closet but would never fit under the bed due to the inversion side handle bars. I chose this model for its stretch bars overhead and happy it has that feature. It is good for stretching but also a nice place to hang your hands (or your phone when upside down). The assembly took my husband and me 1.5 hours. It wasn't difficult but we did go slow on purpose to make sure everything was lined up and tightened up correctly. The only missing instruction was on step 1 with the side plates. It shows in the pictures and in the parts tray but not specifically in the worded instructions. We had to go backwards a step to add. As long as you read the instructions and check your work, the assembly was easier than I expected after reading reviews. All in all, I give this product a 5 star review all around. There is nothing I don't appreciate....price, quality, and effectiveness.

Works perfectly. It’s definitely not something you can pick up by yourself unless you lift lots of weight (could throw out your back just shifting it) so it’s relatively heavy. Husband and I both used it and helped release a lot of the tension in our backs! installation was pretty easy, I was able to put it together without much help as the instructions were easy to follow. I’d say it’s worth the money and the comfort of your back.

I bought this to help stretch out my lower back and it’s been great. You can set the maximum amount of incline so that you don’t end up completely upside down. Start at the lowest level to get used to the table. Even the lowest level provides a fair amount of stretch. You can also pull on the extension bars to add a little more stretch. Be sure to read the instructions - if you have your feet and body positioned correctly, you invert by simply putting your hands over your head. When you want to stop inverting, put your hands by your side and the balance shifts bringing you back to the starting position. There are also handles to manually pull yourself back. No worries about stability - the table is very sturdy. I’ve been using it on carpet and it’s rock solid. Some assembly is required, but it didn’t take long and the instructions are very easy to follow. Great product. I’m very happy with it.

Initially, I was thinking I'd try and sell it or give it to a family member because I need serious vertebrae popping that I can't make happen on my own and don't want to pay for. I experienced zero back pops. I bought this entirely because I need one spot in my upper back popped and even having someone jump on that spot won't get it to pop. I hoped that inversion stretching would make foam roller popping of my back a little easier if everything was relaxed a bit more, but that wasn't the case. Once I finally gave up on my first inversion try, after a total of at least 15 but not more than 30 minutes of inversion (gradually working up starting at about 30 seconds at a time and taking brief breaks), I was walking around and felt like I was carrying myself differently so I looked in the mirror. I was naturally holding my back straighter, more upright, and my shoulders back! After noticing my posture, I had to try and think about my usual slouching/slumping posture to put myself back into it, and THAT felt wrong and less comfortable, which has never been the case. It felt lazier, easier, and definitely more comfortable to have better posture. It's very strange, but I'm glad for it. So, for now, I'm going to keep this table and see how it works out for me. Something must be going right for me if I'm sitting slightly more upright in my computer chair as well, because slouching feels less comfortable. Maybe I'll begin choosing a different sleeping position than on my right side.

Have issues with a herniated disc in my lower back and this has been helping me so much. Very impressed by how well built it is. Feels super sturdy and very comfortable, especially the ankle guards that hold you up. Well padded and designed. The bars to be able to pull and stretch are awesome and most of the reason why I bought this. Only complaint is I wish the headrest went up a little bit more as my head somewhat hangs off the end. I'm 6'2 and seems this is more suited for someone under 6'0. But beyond that zero issues and use this a few times a day. Putting it together is relatively easy though the instructions are not very well done visually. But if you've been curious or hesitant to buy an inversion table like me because you don't wanna hang fully upsidedown, trust me, you'll love this. You won't regret it. The price is right, packaged well for shipping and will help your back. Once you feel that decompression with your back it's a feeling of relief you won't be able to get any other way.

A bit long to assemble/ works great on my back but takes a lot of place even close very big and heavy to moves/ well worth the inconvenience my back feel great after 5 minutes a day I would recommend it in the morning , ( con / the head rest could be more thick and not comfortable) but it works for me

Pros I owned a similar product in the past and it was not as easy to use. This one seems to have a balance system which really helps with the ability to get back up right easily. The addition of the arm portion really allows you to pull into a deep stretch. Cons I added a screen shot, it come with Plastic Feet covers which quite unsafe on tile. It lets the equipment slide really easily and installation is worse. Two of them split during installation, it feels as if the covers are slightly smaller in diameter than the metal its meant to cover. - Ideally, the feel should have been made of thick Rubber.