Innova ITX9900 Inversion Table with Air Lumbar Support, Black/Gray

Initially, I learned about this type of device by watching the 'Teeter' infomercial. I immediately thought this concept would be beneficial for me. I suffer from degenerative disk disease and degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis). In fact, the joints in my shoulders were so bad that both had to be surgically replaced. The disk disease is especially prevalent in my lower back. The marketing for "Teeter' was well done but the price point was too much to take a chance on: especially for a machine that I didn't know how I'd physically react to. I looked into less expensive alternatives and my research led me to the Innova device. This machine is everything I could have hoped for. This Amazon purchase was delivered promptly in a well-packaged box, The company took care to protect all the parts with a combination of styrofoam and plastic wrapping. The small parts (screws, washers, nuts, and ASSEMBLY WRENCHES) were smartly shipped in a compartmentalized and labeled plastic 'clamshell' packaging. Upon looking at the various parts I said 'Oh oh, I'm going to have to get into an IKEA frame of mind. But, after spending about ten minutes ingesting the easy to understand setup directions, I was reassured that there would be no real problem in doing this by myself. I am happy to report that the assembly was straightforward and not very time consuming at all. It took me an hour and a half while watching TV and having coffee. I would think it would be fun to do with a family member. I added the picture to demonstrate the completed dimension. The fact that the device can be folded so that the base segments come together is a big plus. Now, using the device. There are a few things I learned right away. The first being that there should be someone with you during your first attempt to do an inversion. You just don't how your body will react to a new and unique physical experience and you certainly don't want to get stuck in an inversion while you're testing your various machine settings. The second recommendation is to not go full inversion on the first try and third please note there will be adjustments to make. These will include the height factor on the center beam adjustment bar. Even though placing it on your precise height is simple, your body proportions may require you to move it up or down a notch. Pay close attention to achieving a firm center of gravity. This is very important because you want to have total control over your inversion, particularly the ease of going into and coming out of it as well as the rate of movement. The headrest is also adjustable. You don't want your head to be higher than the headrest and it will be up to you how to utilize the air support at mid-machine. My conclusion: This machine has helped my back and neck issues profoundly! I use it almost every day and I am at a point where I love getting on it. I actually feel the separation of the vertebra and the stretching of my muscles. In my case, the routine I do also greatly helps my prosthetic shoulder joints. The machine is very smooth. It also gives me a feeling of confidence that it isn't going to collapse or fall apart while I'm using it. I'm a big guy (230lbs.) so I worry about such things. The foot lock release bar is an example of thoughtful engineering and the ankle clamps are not uncomfortable. I've read about people saying that you should wear athletic shoes while using the machine. I fully agree. The sneakers give my feet a feeling of greater support. Of course, it's up to you. There is one little piece of advice I'd like to give. Keep your cell phone within reach at all times while using the table by yourself when no one is home. Just in case of a freak occurrence. All in all, this is a FIVE STAR product. Happy inverting.

So, I've had mine for a couple months now, and here are some observations.First off, let me say I like this thing.... a lot. It is very sturdy and gives no hint of instability. It took about an hour to put it together, and I did it alone. Looking back, it would have been handy to have somebody help attach the back to the frame, but it is possible to do it by yourself, although some wrestling may be involved. No other issues with assembly.In use, it works great, although you may have to experiment to find the correct "tipping point" for you. I did notice that for me, at 6 feet, the headrest fits fine before you invert, but when you do invert you slide a little too, so your head placement on the headrest tends to move off the top of the rest, which is set to its highest point already. This is not an issue for me, but it may be for someone who is taller. Oh yeah, let me say that I also like the inflatable, movable, back pad too.I mentioned earlier that this thing is sturdy, which it is. It is also a bit heavy and not all that easy to move around. It is also not small, so if you want to store it when not in use, finding a good spot for it may become a project in itself, even when it is folded up.I'm prompted to write this review because my back was giving me "the business" yesterday. I could barely get out of the chair at work. I went home and broke out the table and hopped on it. After about 5 minutes of squirming and stretching, I got the POP I was looking for. Today the back is MUCH better and on the way to recovery. So the inversion table saved me the cost of at least one chiropractor visit, and I STILL have the table!Win, win.

I made this purchase for back pain relief and it does the job at a great price. After 5-10 minutes upside down it has relieved pinched nerves immediately and when used regularly, keeps my back muscles from seizing up through tightness. It’s not a miracle worker but pain is greatly relieved!!Hanging at complete 90 degrees did hurt my ankles and knees a bit so now I keep it to about 75 degree angle and it does the job with no soreness to my ankles or over stretch at the knees.Was not hard to assemble but takes some time and it feels very sturdy.I could take or leave the back pillow and rarely use it but glad it’s there when I want a more intense stretch to lower back.The long rod adjustment at the ankles is a must have!!! Some tables come with very short rods and you have to bend way over to get in and out. That would not feel good on my back just after inversion.Lastly, you do have to adjust the table to your correct height so that it lifts and lowers with the movement of your arms like in the video. This is easy to do and does work. However, as other reviews have stated....upon hanging upside down my ankles slip a bit from the holders which shifts my center of gravity so the table doesn’t raise all the way up with my arm movement when I’m done and want to get up. Not a big deal because I’m strong enough to use the handles and pull myself up. If you are frail or unable to pull your body weight up, this would be a problem. Would not be an issue for most people though.

Follow directions and you will find it easy to put together! I'm 61 yr old single woman. I drive forklift, loading and unloading semi's and warehouse work. It is rough on the back, I have chiropractor visits every week. I just received my inversion table this morning. I put it together by myself, then used it at the 15 setting for about 2 minutes! Oh my! What an incredible purchase! My back feels so much better! I can stand straighter and when I was unpacking it when I first opened it, my hip was hurting. However, when I was picking up the packaging afterwards, I had already tried it out, ther was no hip pain!! Best purchase I have made!! Very heavy duty and sturdy! Extremely pleased with this product! Recommend to everyone!!