Last summer I tweaked my back when I reached into trunk of car over my golf cart to get my golf bag. Pain was severe that day, unable to finish round of golf. Went to chiropacter that day adjustment didn't help. Two days later couldn't get out of bed with worse pain of my life. Ambulance to ER, pain kiler and muscle relaxer relieved pain. Afew days later was able to walk but with a slap (foot drop) when my right foot hit the ground.
My Dr.(Osteopath) ordered MRI and it showed herniated disc. When I would not consider surgery he suggested the inversion board (30 min. at 90o) I used it for about six weeks with much improvement with my gait. Spent next six month in TV without board and went to pt. helped some but my drop foot came and went. Now Back home using inversion board and gait improved within a few days. Will get another board when I return to TV in the fall.
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Originally Posted by GuyWin
Has anyone used an inversion table (a table that lets you hang upside down) for treating lower back pain?
I went to a surgeon this week for consultation after getting my MRI results. He said I didn't need surgery and gave me a referral to a anesthetist for a cortisone shot. He also recommended the inversion table. He said it would relieve the pressure on my backbone.
Has anyone actually used an inversion table for this purpose? What were the results? Did it really help?
What about the cortisone shots? Do they work?
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