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While this is not a running product directly, back problems are prevalent, so I thought I would include this in this site. I have had [[Back Surgery]], and need to look after my spine.
Having read lots of reviews, I decided it was worth getting a 'quality' product, rather than getting the cheapest available. If I am going to be suspended by my ankles, I figured I wanted to be confident in the quality of my support. The most highly recommended make is Teeter, so I ordered the EP-550 from Amazon.com for $299. ([http://wwwgo.fellrnr.com?id=35454X937677&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com/Teeter%2FTeeter-Hang-Ups-EP-550-Inversion/dp/B0017LAORK%29 http://www.amazon.com/Teeter-Hang-Ups-2Fdp%2FB0017LAORK EP-550-Inversion/dp/B0017LAORK)from Amazon.com]for $299. The inversion table is heavy. If you have a back problem, you will need lots of help getting the table into the house and assembling it. The box is marked as needing two people to lift it, and they are not joking. Assembly is not difficult, but the instructions and pictures are not as clear as I would like. They provide a DVD with great instructions, but of course, I only looked at that after I was all done. RTFM.
The build quality is something I would expect to find in a gym rather than home equipment. The table is very solidly made, and everything moves smoothly and with precision.
It takes a while to get used to be inverted, as the blood rushes to the head. If you have high blood pressure, or other medical conditions, you should consult a physician. I find that I need to move to the inverted position slowly. I am expecting that my tolerance for being inverted will improve over time.
Being inverted helps my back significantly. I can massage [[Massage]] the back [[Muscle|muscles ]] when fully inverted much better than in any other position. I have no problems with nerve compression, just muscular spasms, so I can't comment on how it would help that problem. I like the inversion table and I think it is well worth the money. It complements my massage [[Massage]] chair (Panasonic EP3202) rather than replaces it. The massage [[Massage]] chair is also an order of magnitude more expensive!