Inversion Table after ADR

[tegilman]

I would like any input as to the possible consequences of using an inversion table after a 3 level ADR (Aug 2003). The traceion that I get manually for my C-spine feels great and I m looking to hold off surgery-I have 2 discs out of place.

Any input would be appreciated. Thank you and I hope that every is doing well.

Thelma

[mmglobal]

Hi Thelma... nice to see you!

What did Dr. Fenk-Mayer say? I'd trust her judgement more than ours.

I would think that the traction table could be pretty benign in shallow angles, but full inversion may be stretching the system..... but I don't really know.

In case some don't recognize you... Thelma is a 3-level ProDisc... now about 2 years post-op.

The answer about the inversion table may be different for a 3-level patient than for a 1-level???

Mark

[Dale S]

Thelma,

I am scheduled for a 3 level with 1 fusion in December. I currently use my inversion table several times a day and am very interested in the response you get from Dr. B. Though I would think I'd have to wait at least 1 year, maybe longer, if I can use it in the future, I won't give it away.

Hope all else is great with you, Dale

[tegilman]

Mark, thanks for the kind words. I have been followin your and some other folks progress. I do not post much because of my work schedule.

I will gladly post the response that I get from Dr. Fenk-Mayer.

For now the Omega recliner will help me get through the rough spots.

Best of health to all.

Thelma

[Harrison]

Thelma, I just wanted to say HI and good luck...nice to hear from you. Thx for checking in, hope things work out...

PS: Wow - 3 level ADR!

[gary]

life in an inversion table after 2 levels is fine for me, and my Prodiscs.....feels great too!!

[myprodisc]

I have 2 PDs, hanging upside down feels great.

[Alastair]

Well we are all different, some people don't need inversion tables, and it would seem some people do -- -- -- whatever is good for you -- -- do it!
Best,
Alastair

[Alastair]

Well we are all different, some people don't need inversion tables, and it would seem some people do -- -- -- whatever is good for you -- -- do it!
Best,
Alastair

[gary]

i don't actually nee done, or it, in fact i just recently got rid of mine, took up to much room in my tiny apartment....but none the less, it was a pleasure to get on every now and again.....hen the other muscles were screaming to relax.....