I had been considering purchasing an inversion table to strech my spine before someone told me about your book and I started reading it. My question is, if an inversion table really does strech your spine - does it do it in the way that would achieve the alignment you describe as ideal?
Inversion tables
July 2, 2014 - 1:18pm | 4 posts
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Inversion tables
2 years 5 months ago
07/15/2014 - 3:21pm
I have purchased an inversion table and started to use it for a couple of days. It feels good, like a deep stretch, especially in my upper back and neck. However I stopped using it because I am afraid it will aggravate the low back pain crisis that I am currently experiencing. I would love to hear Mrs. Gokhale's impression about inversion tables, and how this relates to the Gokhale method. Thank you.
7 years 4 months ago
05/03/2014 - 4:51pm
I already had my inversion table when I discovered the Gokhale Method and got the book and cushion. I still use the inversion table and have the same question about whether it helps or not to promote correct posture. At least, my condition has not deteriorated since I have been using the table, but I would love to improve.
10 years 2 days ago
11/22/2014 - 7:28pm
I have degenerative disc disease at L3 and 4. A moderate budge into spinal canal and some foraminal narrowing. I often (daily) get lower back stiffness pain and occasional sciatica. I have tried yoga with some help but not a cure. I am just starting to read and try Dr Gokhale's methods. I have tried an inversion table and seems to help so I bought one. I only do 80 degrees for 2 minutes or so, don't want to make worse. It really does seem to help but again doesn't cure, just help. I think good for certain issues. If you get a table make sure you start slow, don't go all the way inverted, 60 degrees or so, whatever is comfortable. Slowly work up. I too would like to hear Dr. Gokhale's opinion on inversion tables as well.