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| Paradigm 100 Inversion Table System | 
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| Brand: Paradigm
Category: Sports
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $169.99
You Save: $30.00 (15%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 2192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 50.2
Dimensions (in): 49 x 25 x 62
Model: 5206
UPC: 895828002066
EAN: 0890598052068
ASIN: B00119KQO4
Release Date: December 14, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
what I expected- solid September 28, 2008
First- Shipping was 3 days faster than the tracker said it would take! A big bonus! Product overall is well built though one weld on the foot rest wasd "burned through" leaving a 1/8" hole in the weld. It is not a critical weight bearing part so i am not going to go through the return or having to take it apart process. As for assembly- usual slightly confusing directions. Not many nuts and bolts though! Had it together in 1/2 hour. Don't be an idiot like me and try it after dinner! Felt sick for an hour! Today was much better. I have learned to control my inversions and I do have to say, my back does feel better. As for storage- i was going to buy the nautilus set up for $199 at Sears but it was not storable- it basically was a monster! However, if you have the space the Nautilus machine is WAY better built! I can store the Paradigm by not using the pivot arm plates and losing the canvas frame things. Detach the tether strap and remove the bed for storage. Fits nicely in my bedroom corner. So far so good- not the amazing results others have talked about but i guess it depends on how bad your back is! For $125 it seems to be a decent deal.
Good for the Money September 6, 2008
Easy to assemble. The ankle restraints tend to hurt and cut off circulation at first, but the more I use it the less it bothers me. The more expensive ones might have more comfortable restraints. My back has been felling better and I would recommend this table to others.
 Paradigm 100 Inversion Table Works for Me! September 4, 2008
Sturdier and more stable than I expected for the price. It's not perfect, but it's perfectly adequate for me (5'10" and 160 pounds) and well worth what I paid for it.
Preliminary issues, my solutions and so far..... September 1, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Short Version: If buying for back pain I would highly recommend this as an option as long as your Dr. says it will not make your situation worse.
Long version:
First my history: I bought this out of desperation. Have had excruiating 'burning' legs and soles of feet (and occasional sore back for 2+ yrs. First went to a podiatrist (thinking I had foot issue) Two corisone shots later(over a 12 mth period)he suggests 'maybe it's my back'. Another 6 mths later (I'm lazy/frustrated easily and dealing with an HMO.) I finally got an MRI. 2 buldging discs and 1 herniated in lower back. Since then I started with physio = no positive result or any change at all. Then I had 2 epiderals about 1 month apart. Result was 'weirdness' pain relief. Day after it was like my nerves were saying 'you are in pain' but the nerves couldn't quite make it hurt with the 'usual' burn. Unfortunately both shots wore off within several days or so and the pain returned. I scheduled a 3rd shot but at that appt I asked the Dr. what he thought of 'streching/zero gravity' devices. (His office does not offer this treatment.) He suggested that it would do no harm but was unlikely to help because of the type (or location) of the nerve pressure from the herniated disc. And he explained how expensive chiropractor visits for this would be. So out of desperation (and budget)I started reading about inversion tables at Amazon. I was impressed with all the positive reviews for most every table regardless of manufacturer. I took a chance buying this one - figuring it was cheaper than one Chiropractor visit = little to lose.
The unit: Recieved it as scheduled. Instructions are clear and the build took under two hours. Looks solid but I do not like the sleeves that cover the 'point' of the A frame. Looks cheap... but then consider the price.
Usage: I am not a cautious person with 'new toys'. I had read the Amazon reviews (and the instruction manual) and read a lot about starting with a moderate incline. I did that for the first several two minute tries. But I kept adjusting the safety strap to invert further on the first day/evening. The strap is now set for steep inversion. And I went to town staying inverted that way for about 5 minutes on day one. I definately felt something in my back. Not pain - but a significant pulling/stretching. I DO NOT RECCOMEND STARTING LIKE THIS TO ANYONE. I am an idiot. Clear enough? But I was fine - or so I believed. The next morning I used it again - at the same steep incline - and felt the same sensation. About an hour later I went to pick something up off the floor and bent at my waist. Sure enough - my back went out on me and hurt like hell. I decided to try the inversion table and I could feel my back stiffening while I was trying to lock my feet in. I inverted moderately and cycled upright about 10 times. My back still hut - but I could tell the pain had peaked. From that point on the back pain has lessened (This is day two...I'm able to carry light thins and easily trot around.). The interesting and positive thing is that my feet have begun to burn less. This is now the evening of the second full day that I have used the inversion table. Today I went to an Arts & Crafts festival and walked around for three hours with very very little foot burning!! That has not been the norm over the last 2+ years...except right after the first cortisone shot from my podiatrist!!!
Let's be clear: I do not know if this progress will continue. I do not know if I happen to be experiencing relief from the 2nd epideral shot (it's been 2+ weeks) I don't know if it's psychosomatic. I don't know if it's not a combination of all of the above. All I can say is that I most certainly feel a difference that was not there before I used the inversion table. My buttocks still burn a bit. My feet have given me a few fleeting moments where I thought it would get worse - but did not... and I am thrilled.
My tips/advice: First issue to solve is the amount of pressure on from the clamps pushing on the yop of your foot. I have tried several cheap solutions. What I settled on is: I put on hightops. Then then I slide a dr schools 'gel' insole under the shoe tongue. Then I tie my shoe to prevent slippage. Then I tighten the clamp down as tight as it will go. This is try at your own risk. I accept no liability for using my stupidity or trying to understand my instructions. All I can say is that it works for me and has lessened (but not eliminated) a lot of the 'top of foot' pressure issue.
EDIT 1: It's now a week and the fast benefit I experienced after one day has not progressed - but I am not disappointed. I've experienced and maintained about a 20% reduction in pain and that's a great thing. I've used no pain meds during this week - and that's a first in a long long time.
Recommended August 30, 2008
Easy to install, sturdy, and get the job done. Although, ankle bracelets can use some improvements.
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