The last time I was in a position like that picture I had just crashed my flat track bike in turn two I have herniated discs from too many young years of heavy lifting (Heavy equipment mechanic) and motorcycle racing have had drop foot in left leg for years chiro did not work for me I just deal with the pain from time to time you learn what not to do after a while but all the suggestions here are good if even one helps you out
I've always struggled with lower back muscle pain, stiffens up and spasms. I don't believe I have any major skeletal issues other than arthiritus. Between the inversion table and doing "back-ups" (kinda like reverse sit-ups laying on my belly) my pain is usually controlled in a couple days. Every spring when I climb on the mower and bounce around for hours, my back goes nuts, but a few sessions on the inversion table and a few back-ups every morning and I'm back in the saddle... After all these years, I should know to do that stuff before climbing on the mower... but... Slow learner I guess. PT and core strength are important.
Again I would warn everyone that if you have had hip surgery or knee surgery, it will be best to stay away from the inversion tables. I'd love to use one but have been warned and warned and warned against it and told what could and probably would happen if I did the inversion. So, sadly, we do not have one.
Even if you only did slight angles, i never do full inversion i only do like 45 i guess. Iv been doing it for over 10 yrs and went fully inverted twice
Two prosthetic hips, old jump injury that keeps sneaking up on my back, crappy shoulder from another fall in training, general whining. As said, look at the alternative. My unit guys used to repeat this : "There are only two things to worry about--first you live, then you die." BTW: back troubles ? Ice. NFL players go into ice tubs after games.
I agree, I never go vertical and never will... I just go far enough to feel a little strech and pressure release. I use it gently to get rid of problems, not create more.
I bought an inversion table and had to sell it. Between the arthritic joints and the locked up sciatic nerve it just wasn’t in the cards for me to get beyond the added pain. I could see where it could bring relief to some though, depending on the nature of their back pain. Much of my lower end pain is below the level of my back, but that’s where a lot of it originated.
I read years ago of research on the effectiveness of physical therapy, chiropractor, and walking to treat back pain. All three proved to be equally effective so I walk since it costs a lot less. Hiking helps to find downed wood and treat any resulting c/s/s back pain (I never drive in search of downed wood). Also, I work hard to keep my weight down which reduces the load on my back. I eat only 1/3 of what I consumed in my 20's but still weigh the same. Also, by the "book", lifting should be done as much with the knees as possible which I do practice.
Lots of great information here. Best thing is to find out what works for you! and stick with it. What always gets me hurting is if I happen to twist while lifting or throwing wood. When I do have back pain I call my Chiropractor one or two visits and good to go.
