Paradigm 100 Inversion Table System
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Description of Paradigm 100 Inversion Table System
Ideal for beginning or experienced inversion table users, the Paradigm 100 can help relieve minor back aches and muscle tension; it can also help to counter the effects of too much time spent sitting, standing, or moving repetitively. The table is also a great way to add extra crunch to exercises like sit-ups. Built with a durable tubular steel frame with a scratch-resistant, powder-coated finish, the Paradigm 100 features three adjustment settings on the pivot arms to control the rotation speed while safety handles provide easy return to an upright position. Vinyl safety covers are added to protect hands and fingers. The Paradigm 100 features three adjustment settings, a padded backrest, and ergonomically molded ankle holders. |
The table can support up to 250 pounds and it has a maximum user height of 6 feet, 6 inches. When not in use the Paradigm 100 can be folded for storage.
Key Features:
- Tubular steel frame with a scratch-resistant, powder-coated finish
- Weight Capacity: 250 pounds
- Maximum User Height: 6' 6"
- Three adjustment settings
- Safety handles
- Nylon backrest
- Ergonomically molded ankle holders
- Adjustable tether straps
- Folding design
Sports reviews of Paradigm 100 Inversion Table System
Customer Review: Well worth the money
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I have three herniated discs in my neck. I use various devices to keep my neck in alignment plus two or three adjustments per month at the chiropractor. The injury occurred nearly 20 years ago. When it initially happened, surgery was recommended. Obviously, I turned that down after meeting several people who regretted their decision to have it.
One of the devices I use is called a Pronex. You lie on the floor with your head sandwiched between a remote actuated bellows. As you manually inflate the bellows, it literally stretches your neck. This has been a great aid since I purchased it and offers immediate relief. I don't know if this unit is still manufactured today.
I had read about inversion tables for years but never got around to ordering one.
Well, after I assembled the unit, which took about an hour, I tried it out. Almost immediately after I went into a near vertical position, my neck cracked numerous times. I was amazed, as I have never had this kind of immediate results.
I tried it a few days later but didn't get similar results until I used the Pronex for a few minutes beforehand. I guess it all depends on the amount of tension which is in your spine at the time of use.
My brother-in-law tried it a few times for his lower back. He has heart problems and felt dizzy after each use. He is the one who read the small manual. I never read it, but supposedly it states not to remain in the nearly vertical position for more than a few moments, which I now obey.
Although I haven't used it that many times, I feel it is one of the best purchases I have made for my back and especially for my neck.
I would like to mention that the devices I have tried and occasionally use, depending on the severity of my pain: Philadelphia collar, soft collar, weight attached to a strap around the forehead while lying down, and a pillow filled with tiny husks (I can't think of the exact name). I am hoping that the inversion table will serve as the primary solution in the future when my neck really flares up.
Customer Review: End Back Pain Forever--but Don't Hang 90 Degree Vertically
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I don't know why inversion tables aren't in every airport, hotel, gym, school and home! They are by far the most powerful modality for self-healing your back that I have ever found. My life was plagued by my bad back. Surgery followed by years of weekly acupuncture, chiropractic, massage and still horrible 6 week or longer episodes...you get the picture. I could not rely on my body and had to cancel important events, or show up crooked. And oh my gosh the pain!
Everything changed when I got an inversion table. Not at first. Takes a couple of weeks, and you must not use when you are in pain. My experience is that you should wait until the spasms are over, then use daily and GENTLY. Still in pain, there is a great chance hanging just irritate the musicles and nerves that need to calm. That's what happened to me. I made the spasms worse. (If you do use, stay on the horizontal.)
Also, and this is essential--when they sell these things on tv they always show these people showing off hanging upside down. It looks terrifying, and I would not do that in a million years.
My instruction book said there were no added benefits from hanging 9o degree vertically. So I don't. I set a comfortable 35 degree angle, just a gentle slope. I get a wonderful and gentle whole body stretch downwards (towards my head) and I did getthat blood to head rush at first.(Not so much now) I also only do it about 2 to 3 minutes daily, and still get GREAT benefit.
In fact, not hanging upside down for 20 minutes is probably the key to doing it daily. And what a nice total stretch. Lastly, when I get out off and out of the table, I bend my knees and then stand up. I also bend my knees to balance the table.
Customer Review: Roger in PA
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Very satisfied with the quality of the Paradigm 100 Inversion Table System. Very sturdy. By far the lowest priced table I found, $129.99, with quick free delivery...ordered at 1:30 pm Tuesday and received it FedEx at 5:00 pm Thursday. Had it set up easily in about 45 minutes. Wrenches were included with the table, so I didn't even have to use any of my own tools. I bought this because my chiropractor bought a decompression table, and it really helped relieve my lower back pinched nerve problem that had been causing me pain in my left leg. After several months use of the Paradigm 100, my pinched nerve-leg pain has completely disappeared. I use it for about fifteen minutes once or twice a day. Before I got the table, I used to experience some back pain and leg numbness when I drove for several hours on long road trips, but this past weekend I drove about 15 hours, one period was for nearly five hours, and I had no problem at all with my back. In using the table the recline angle can be easily controlled. Initially I started with a low angle, but gradually increased to the 45 degree angle I use now. I wear high top sneakers and angle the top clamps to the angle of my instep, and open the lower clamps to not allow them to dig into the back of my legs. Most of my weight is then carried by the instep clamps and are quite comfortable. I like the fact that this was about the lightest weight table that I found, only 47 lbs, which makes it easy to move around. Also, because it takes up space in the middle of my gameroom, I can fold the legs and stand it against the wall in my utility room when we have company. I highly recommend this product.Customer Review: Paradigm 100 Inversion Table
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I purchased this item to replace the traction machine I was going to physical therapy for and to alleviate the pressure I felt in my back, you know that feeling that something is pulling you down and you feel like your gonna break in half. I have 2 bulging disks and this product does help me.
It is important that you see a doctor and make sure that he approves of this product because it is not recommended for some conditions and you will also need to be doing some strength training for your back.
It is hard to get used to hanging upside down but I only hang there for a couple minutes at a time. You will get red in the face from the blood rushing to your head and the first few times you may get a little light headed coming back up...so take it easy and gradually get used to it.
There are instructions in the book that comes with it for how to use it and how to put it together.
It is very well built and sturdy but I did need someone to help put it together mainly because of my back problems.
I believe it is just as good as any of the more expensive ones out there.
I have no problem getting back up from inversion.
The ankle pads are good...I did not find them uncomfortable.
I have no complaints about it and would recommend it to anyone looking for relief from back pain, with doctor approval of course.
Customer Review: Just Hanging Around!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I have always wanted an Inversion System and finally got one thanks to a Gold Box deal on Amazon. With being a Prime Member I got a good price and it was shipped to me for free (so to speak - after all you do have to pay to be a Prime Member). It arrived nicely, was fairly easy to assemble and before I knew it I found myself hanging upside down. So far I have absolutely no complaints about it. It is the first Inversion Table I have every used, so I probably don't really know what I should be complaining about, but I do know that I hang upside down comfortably and can feel my body stretching out and it feels nice. Easy to use, very easy I had thought it would be more complicated, and no I have never gotten stuck upside down. The system is designed pretty much in a way that there is no problem with that. It is faily imposing in size, but then I don't have a lot of big equipment in my house, and it is not extremely heavy - perhaps about 50 pounds. I have had this for a couple of months and am glad that I got it. In a short time it gives your back and neck a real break.