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BURNET, TX 78611

I have been using TeeterHangup about 12 years now and I'm pretty sure it's the only thing that has saved me from being crippled. The inversion therapy is like a blessing. I don't mind hanging upside down for a few minutes a day or a week. It's less expensive than going to get stretched on a table. Does inversion help anyone else.?

May 11, 2019
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Members shared enthusiastic support for inversion therapy as a tool for managing spinal compression and lumbar stenosis, with several... Read more

Members shared enthusiastic support for inversion therapy as a tool for managing spinal compression and lumbar stenosis, with several describing it as essential to their daily pain management and mobility. The original poster offered practical advice for beginners, including starting with partial inversions, having someone present for the first few attempts, consulting with a doctor beforehand, and using paint marks to maintain consistent settings on the equipment. A recurring theme was the tension between personal success stories and cautionary medical advice, as some members noted their healthcare providers discouraged inversion therapy due to risks of worsening certain spinal conditions, emphasizing the importance of individual circumstances and seeking multiple professional opinions.

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I did the therapies on the table and it although it felt good to some degree it was more painful then the Teeter Hang Up. I actually feel no pain with the Teeter Hang Up I gradually let myself down in the beginning I never did the full just hanging upside down at first. I lowered myself at a slant for the first few times. I work my way up to full inversion. It did not take that long for me. I compare hanging upside down to a level device because as you were hanging upside down your body straightens like a string that has a rock at the bottom tied to it it has to be straight when it's hanging. I don't know if you understood that analogy but it works for me hahaha

May 11, 2019
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

You need to decompress
If discs are degenerating
I lay down every 4-5 hours at least 15 minutes

June 20, 2019
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I love mine and agree, I couldn't live without it.

June 4, 2019
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I sometimes go in the car and lay flat for 20 minutes. I work drive a lot in between appointments. I can do 5 hours straight sitting talking and then I just need to decompress - lay flat.

May 28, 2019
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

@A MySpondylitisTeam Member..I wrote a lengthy reply but lost it somehow..I'm challenged with technology😣my doc actually mentioned inversion..he is very encouraging conservative vs surgery even though I am severe..yes I will make sure someone is with me until I get used to it..I appreciate all your tips..I know it may not work for everyone but am encouraged that its working for you..thx again😁..prayers..Susie

May 11, 2019

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