Customer Reviews

Gravity Inversion Therapy Table

5 star:		(62)
4 star:		(19)
3 star:		(8)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

On the advice of my chiropractor, I decided to buy an inversion table, but didn't want to spend a lot of money because I feared it would be yet another piece of equipment that would end up collecting dust in my spare room, along with my rowing machine and exercise bike. So I purchased this Calm system because it was inexpensive and I figured I could sell it or send it back if I ended up not using it.

Well, so far I and my spouse have found it to be very good for relieving back pain, and best of all you don't have to spend a lot of time on the machine. About 3 or 4 minutes a couple of times a day is all it takes to relieve lower back spasms and stretch out the spine.

Also, the machine is quite light weight and easily folds to shove in a closet or behind a wall unit. Overall, I am pleasantly surprised and would recommend this system. There is no need to spend a lot of money in order to experience the benefits of inversion therapy.

For a home-type Gravity Inversion Table, the Calm 55-1532 by Stamina is okay. I've had absolutely no trouble with it. The only thing I would change about it, though, is the 'bar' or 'foam' that is right at the buttocks level when laying on it. It cuts into the buttocks and is uncomfortable. Due to this reason, it is impossible to stay on it as long as one would like. This part is NOT adjustable, either, because it is built in to the 'bed' of the table. I would definately spend a little more on a slightly better designed one next time. If it weren't for this one problem, I'd rate it good-excellent.

This table is a very good value. I've seen ones more than twice the price that weren't any better. I am very happy with it.

Notes:

- I like the fact that it folds up. Most of the expensive ones do not fold up and they have a large footprint.

- I found that you need to add two inches to your height to get the best balancing. Once you go upside down, you slide an inch so you might have to grab the handles to come back up.

- There is some pressure on the tops of your feet/ankles. You are being held upside down by your feet after all. I find slippers or shoes help.

- Mine had foam padding at the crossbar and I don't feel it at all.

- This table does fully invert. It will lock when fully inverted so you can do sit ups.

- I weight 210 and it holds me with no problem and is very stable.

- One of the end caps of the handles was broken. I emailed customer support and they mailed one out no questions asked.

- My daughters age 3 and 11 love it.

I saw this product for twice the price on multiple websites before it occurred to me to check Amazon. It provided noticeable relief for my husband's lower back pain, though didn't do much for my upper back/neck. It's very easy to assemble, and highly adjustable for just about anyone of any height. The footpad is pretty comfortable, even when you make it really tight, but I would recommend wearing shoes (even hightops, if you have them) for extra support. It's not that easy to fold up and put away, so you really need to put it somewhere you don't mind seeing it every day, especially if you will use it often.

I purchased this item for my husband. He has some damage to a couple of discs and by the end of the day, after driving for at least 6 hours, he usually has lower back pain caused by spine compression. I read the reviews on this and similar products and figured it would be worth a shot.
OH MY GOSH!!!!......My husband is in heaven!!!..... He uses it morning and evening for just 5 minutes. He tells me that it his the best gift I ever got for him. He still gets some back pain during the day but he uses the therapy table and the pain goes away. This particular model seems well built and was easy to assemble.

I have had this product for a month now and like the ability to do inverted situps. my wife says it hurts her feet too much when on it. Overall is has been good, but since it is a little tough on the feet i only rated it a 4.

After doing a comparison of other Inversion Tables the Calm model 55-1532 matches feature for feature to the more expensive models on the market. The foot/ankle support is very comfortable not like the cheap versions that are out there. It is very stable. It has a safety tether like all of the other tables so you can gradually increase over time your ability to go fully inverted. Most every table claims that they are easily foldable and portable, but that is not the reality. Most table weigh around 50 pounds, and to fold them you need to remove the table from the base. Be careful if you have back problems. For the price this is the best value, 5 Stars!

When I realized I was throwing my lower back out with increasing frequency, I heeded my brother's advice and looked for an inversion table to minimize that and keep the sciatica under control. Went with this thanks to the combination of price, reviews, and free shipping. and have been really pleased with the result. I did add a lumbar cushion for support (the bar is inevitable). Not only is my back much happier, but I sit at a keyboard and this has eliminated my ankle swelling at the end of the work week, my sinuses are draining better, and with the increased blood flow, I've had to reduce my thyroid supplement. Results even if I only use it 5-15 minutes a day, which makes it an easy piece of equipment to stay faithful to. Pretty simple to assemble, very sturdy, and really sweet that it came less than 48 hours after ordering. Stamina Gravity Inversion Table

I've owned my Calm Inversion System, inversion table, for about 6-8 months now and can say that I was absolutely thrilled with it when I got and I still am. I thought it might end up being one of those items I purchase that would end up being a 'dust collector', but quite the opposite happened. I use mine about 4-5 times a day for about 5-7 minutes at a time. I find it VERY relaxing. One doesn't have to spend hundreds of dollars to get the benefit of inversion. I definitely recommend this item if you're interested in inversion therapy............enjoy!

The table was delivered free and in a timely manner. It needed some assembly but isn't too difficult for the average person who can follow instructions. Quality is good overall. Inversion has helped my back problems which I've had for years now. After a couple weeks of using it just 5 minutes a day I could feel my lower back slipping back into place. My daily pain has nearly been eliminated. I will use this for the rest of my life.