Anyone ever used a inversion table?
 

As I've mentioned before, I have two bulging disks at L4-L5-S1 and have used PT and steroid injections for relief. The injections are great for about a month, then I'm right back to miserable - sciatic pain down the left leg.

I was reading one of the golf forums I frequent, and a ton of guys said they use an inversion table and have really benefited from doing so.

Wondering if anyone her has used/owned one, and what they think. So far, in reading about them on the interwebs, they seem to get very positive reviews.

Every scientifically reviewed study I've come across says they are of absolutely no benefit.

I've read a couple pre-1990, such as the Volvo/Dimberg - but nothing recent.

Scientific studies aside, are all these people claiming relief full of shit?

I've actually talked to a couple people that absolutely love them.

Never tried one, and i don't plan on it.

I know 2 people who have them, and they both rave about them.

I have some low-grade sciatica in my left leg from running and cycling, and I'd probably give the inversion table a shot if the pain got worse.

I think there are a bunch of different models under a couple hundred bucks, so there's not really much to lose.

preventative inflammation medicine (aspirin etc every day )

inverted table (more stretching really but also spreads vertebrae so results depend on where the injury is location)

strong abdominal help stabilize and reduce sciatic pain

muscle stem (Tens machine) relieves pain and reduces muscle tension

http://www.lgmedsupply.com/lgelteunandm.html

stretching
(bottom of page http://www.spine-health.com/wellness...ca-pain-relief )
http://www.pain-relief-secrets.com/s...-exercises.gif

I realy like mine but I'm not sure if it would be good for a bulging disc.

The problem with inversion tables is they are typically used at the wrong time.

Inversion is a nice way to maintain healthy hydration of a disc and to provide an easy stretch on the low back musculature.

Problem is most people don't think about using the table until they are already in pain. The muscle guarding will prevent inversion from providing any significant results and may end up creating more spasm.

http://invertrac.com/

If you chose to use inversion this is the best option IMO.

I tried, but our beers kept spilling.

i once had a girl with an inversion...

i recommend it highly...

a huge bit of 'relief' may be the placebo effect mixed with some psychosomatic thrown in for good effect.

What golf forum? I've been looking for a good one.

Wife has one, uses it daily.

Are you a chiropractor?