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Great video..... I think this machine or topic or concept is highly under rated..... I mean not documented well. I wonder you could tell us angle....... I think for beginners for may be 4 to 6 weeks maximum 45 degree is good. Later someone could go to the maximum 60 degree..... What do you think? Higher angle (45 degree) and more minutes OR 60 degree angle and less minutes? Again very good video....
Hi, its hard to give general advice but I'd say lesser incline for longer is easier on the body. Even a slight decrease in angle can be a great deal more load so you need to be careful. I hope that's helpful!
Hello Dr , I hope you’re doing good and your loved ones, is there any type of inversion table that you recommend , thanking in advance for your advice .
1 Should one wait a certain time after eating or drinking to do this? 2 This is kinda uncomfortable on the feet, and my feet are always tense, but should we let the feet relax even if there is a bit of pain, or does it matter?
1.Yes, I would wait a bit after eating a meal, it's likely hard to digest upside down. 2. Yes, you may need to allow your feet to relax. Some discomfort may occur but do little bits at a time to ensure you don't overdo it. It often takes time for the feet to relax, just be sure you aren't causing an injury or strain.
When you say severe disc issue a no no, what do u mean by servere? I have ddd of l5-s1 but no bulge or herniation and no sciatica either just the pain from a flattened disc. What do you think? Thanks great video.
It's hard for me to tell you for sure without seeing your Xrays but if you're not in acute pain and don't have radiation down your leg I'd start slowly at a smaller angle for a short period of time and see how you do. It could end up being helpful but if you go too quickly you could end up sore. Less is more. :) As always though, check with a health professional who knows your case well. I hope that helps!
Hi, to be honest I'm not entirely sure, but I've seen them before and I think they are a comfort feature. They are usually padded to allow you to position your shoulders in a position that won't cause too much pressure.
Unfortunately no, that's not recommended. This stretch will add length to the lower back safely: ua-cam.com/video/-u_tn9ebtJA/v-deo.html or this routine: ua-cam.com/video/Vmr4V-aAArU/v-deo.html I hope that helps!
I have had mine for several years,, and only recently found out that I had the length set wrong. Sometimes I would have to slide the feet out, and crawl down the padding to get off. Now it is so easy.....
You're correct...my experience with patients is that many can't use it for that long (certainly at the beginning), but others find if they don't have it on too intense and incline and they work up to it slowly it provides relief.
@@AskDrLaina I suspect I have a Pontine Cavernoma Myself, but have been Dying to Try an Inversion Table for other Spinal Issues, but didn't want to Die Trying. (If you know what I mean). BTW. I watched a Scary UA-cam Doco on a Washington DC Woman who was Diagnosed with a Cav Mal after a spontaneous Bleed on Holiday and she had Done a 'Horsing Around' Handstand for a Fun Photo PRIOR to the Brain Bleed. Maybe THAT Random Inversion was the Catalyst for HER 🩸
Let us know if you've gotten relief using an inversion table. If you got value from this video we'd appreciate it if you'd press like 👍and 🌟 subscribe to our channel. Thanks!
Great video..... I think this machine or topic or concept is highly under rated..... I mean not documented well. I wonder you could tell us angle....... I think for beginners for may be 4 to 6 weeks maximum 45 degree is good. Later someone could go to the maximum 60 degree..... What do you think? Higher angle (45 degree) and more minutes OR 60 degree angle and less minutes?
Again very good video....
Hi, its hard to give general advice but I'd say lesser incline for longer is easier on the body. Even a slight decrease in angle can be a great deal more load so you need to be careful. I hope that's helpful!
Hello Dr , I hope you’re doing good and your loved ones, is there any type of inversion table that you recommend , thanking in advance for your advice .
Hi, I'm not sure where you're located but here's a great one we recommend on Amazon. All the best. :)
@@AskDrLaina thank you 🙏 very much
1 Should one wait a certain time after eating or drinking to do this?
2 This is kinda uncomfortable on the feet, and my feet are always tense, but should we let the feet relax even if there is a bit of pain, or does it matter?
1.Yes, I would wait a bit after eating a meal, it's likely hard to digest upside down. 2. Yes, you may need to allow your feet to relax. Some discomfort may occur but do little bits at a time to ensure you don't overdo it. It often takes time for the feet to relax, just be sure you aren't causing an injury or strain.
When you say severe disc issue a no no, what do u mean by servere? I have ddd of l5-s1 but no bulge or herniation and no sciatica either just the pain from a flattened disc. What do you think? Thanks great video.
It's hard for me to tell you for sure without seeing your Xrays but if you're not in acute pain and don't have radiation down your leg I'd start slowly at a smaller angle for a short period of time and see how you do. It could end up being helpful but if you go too quickly you could end up sore.
Less is more. :) As always though, check with a health professional who knows your case well. I hope that helps!
I have spinal stenosis and two degenerating discs in lower back. Just got an inversion table. Is it a bad idea to use with these conditions?
my inversion table has rollers at the neck area do you know the purpose of the rollers
Hi, to be honest I'm not entirely sure, but I've seen them before and I think they are a comfort feature. They are usually padded to allow you to position your shoulders in a position that won't cause too much pressure.
@@AskDrLaina I believe it is called shoulder pad for shoulder support. Mine have it too.
@@kissmyab Thank you!
Dr Jamie could moonlight as Clive Owen
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Can this be done with a hiatal hernia?
Unfortunately no, that's not recommended. This stretch will add length to the lower back safely: ua-cam.com/video/-u_tn9ebtJA/v-deo.html or this routine: ua-cam.com/video/Vmr4V-aAArU/v-deo.html I hope that helps!
You don't have it balanced! If you balance it correctly you just lower/raise using your arms.
Hi, Thanks for the suggestion...I know so many patients have trouble getting it up and down so I'll have to figure that part out!
I have had mine for several years,, and only recently found out that I had the length set wrong. Sometimes I would have to slide the feet out, and crawl down the padding to get off. Now it is so easy.....
@@Knife_Collector Amazing!
15 minutes is way too long. Not good advice.
You're correct...my experience with patients is that many can't use it for that long (certainly at the beginning), but others find if they don't have it on too intense and incline and they work up to it slowly it provides relief.
What about Venous Cavernous Malformations. Are having one of Those a Deal Breaker on an Inversion Table due to the Risk of a 🩸
Agreed! These tables definitely have a ton of contraindications. I'll add it to the description. Thanks!
@@AskDrLaina I suspect I have a Pontine Cavernoma Myself, but have been Dying to Try an Inversion Table for other Spinal Issues, but didn't want to Die Trying. (If you know what I mean). BTW. I watched a Scary UA-cam Doco on a Washington DC Woman who was Diagnosed with a Cav Mal after a spontaneous Bleed on Holiday and she had Done a 'Horsing Around' Handstand for a Fun Photo PRIOR to the Brain Bleed. Maybe THAT Random Inversion was the Catalyst for HER 🩸
@@MichaelBone-hj7sr That is so sad! Yes, we all have to be SO careful before trying new things. Its so imortant to be wary of our own health history.