Anybody got a Teeter?


 
Brad Olson

Brad Olson

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Does anyone here have and/or use a Teeter inversion table? If so, are you happy with it?

Mrs. O has been going to the chiropractor for a few years now and I've noticed that since I'm now on my feet a lot more my lower back's been bothering me a bit, so we're giving some thought to the concept of inversion. Thanks!

And in the interest of balance, every Teeter needs a Totter:

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I have one and I love it. I've been inverting since the gravity boot days and I actually used to lift weights inverted to increase upper body bulk faster. Now I just invert because I am old and have back issues.
 
Ha! How many brake rotors can *you* carry together, Methuselah? ;)

We're not allowed to sit at the counter so I often stand for 4+ hours at a time. I've been wearing my regular Converse mid-highs but am leaning toward getting a set of work boots with heavy-duty insoles to see if some extra support and cushioning make a difference.
 
I have a table I bought last year and am very happy with it. And yes, yes, yes, buy a very nice pair of boots. I'm on my feet all day and when I was younger I would cheap out on footwear. It hurts the pocket to spend 2-300 on a pair of nice work boots but your body will thank you.
 
For someone who is on their feet all day orthotics can make a big difference and help with lower back pain . I was butcher( meat cutter) now retired and in the old sawdust on the floors days we use to have to carry heavy hind quarters and front quarters of beef on our shoulders and be on your feet all day which was very hard on the feet and lower back. I always had problems with feet and lower back until I purchased my first set of orthotics along with a good pair of work boots which made all the difference in the world for someone who is on their feet all day. Orthotics are not cheap but for someone who is on their feet all day and having lower back problems, this may be your solution as apposed to purchasing a teeter inversion table.
 
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Tried expensive shoes but it was the orthotics in them like Bill that did it for me. Convinced my wife to try them too and it worked for her as well. Not cheap, but the pain free days and nights are worth it.
 
I've always wanted one. Saw one on the curb a few years ago during a time when my back wasn't bothering me. I kick myself for not grabbing it.
Where do you get orthodics? Man, the balls of my feet were swelling up a few months ago - never had that happen before. It took weeks of icing to get the swelling down. That & a pair of extra thick/comfort sketchers work shoes. But my feet still hurt.
Getting old sucks
 
From someone that has stood behind a counter for years...GOOD SHOES!!! They will help more than you can guess.
Chuck Taylor’s are not worth a plug nickel for standing all day.
 
Tried expensive shoes but it was the orthotics in them like Bill that did it for me. Convinced my wife to try them too and it worked for her as well. Not cheap, but the pain free days and nights are worth it. I got recommended to a Pedorthist (not podiatrist) by my doctor. Pedorthists specialize in making orthotics.
 
Lew Newby said:
I don't have a Teeter. I have had an Innova for 3 years and it replaced my Chiropractor. This is the one I have and my
family doctor has and recommended. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003QCI4GG/?tag=tvwb-20
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Interesting. My wife has back problems and with the covid thing hasn't been to the chiropractor in nearly a year. Brad's post got me looking into inversion tables and the one you linked was the same one I was considering. The reviews are good, and there's almost 29K of them.
One concern is how to start out, how far to invert, how long at a time, etc.
 
Shoes make a huge difference. A lady at a locally owned shoe store saved my bacon a few years ago when I was dealing with a bad bout of plantar fasciitis which was starting to affect my back and mobility. She put me in a better pair of tennis shoes to address some pronating, and put in some really aggressive arch supports for my work shoes which apparently i needed. I also got a foot roller thing which really helped. It was cheap and some of the best $ I ever spent. give it a try if your dogs are barkin' too loud

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Bob Correll said:
Interesting. My wife has back problems and with the covid thing hasn't been to the chiropractor in nearly a year. Brad's post got me looking into inversion tables and the one you linked was the same one I was considering. The reviews are good, and there's almost 29K of them.
One concern is how to start out, how far to invert, how long at a time, etc.
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The instructions that come with it and my Chiropractor told me to start at the lowest incline setting for 3 minutes and do that a few times during the day. Once I got used to that I increased the incline. Mine has intervals of 15° incline. The Chiropractor told me not to exceed 45°. At 45° the tops of my feet hurt so I use mine at 30° for up to 10 minutes. Usually 4 or 5 minutes a couple of times a day. My back tells me if I skip a couple of days. Assembly is best with 2 people and adjusting the height setting takes a little tweaking. My Son-in-law, age 57, got on mine last year and now has one.
 
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We got the Innova set up tonight and took it for a test drive, and we agreed that even at just 30 degrees it felt like we were inverted a lot more than we actually were. We also tried the 45-degree setting but like Lew we felt a little pain and pressure on our feet, so next time we're going to try it with the foot restraint pads and rollers reversed. I was hoping to notice some sort of improvement right away but I guess it might take awhile...we Americans and our demands for instant gratification!;)
 
Brad Olson said:
We got the Innova set up tonight and took it for a test drive, and we agreed that even at just 30 degrees it felt like we were inverted a lot more than we actually were. We also tried the 45-degree setting but like Lew we felt a little pain and pressure on our feet, so next time we're going to try it with the foot restraint pads and rollers reversed. I was hoping to notice some sort of improvement right away but I guess it might take awhile...we Americans and our demands for instant gratification!;)
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That sounds like my initial experience. I did reverse the resistance pads and the rollers and never went back. That's the most comfortable for me. Glad I didn't steer you wrong on the angles. Appreciate the feedback.
 
The other thing is that the first time I used it I was paranoid that it was going to tip over because I couldn't see it, but it stayed solidly planted. It's definitely a feeling that takes some getting used to!
 
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