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build quality is great, assembly straight forward, foot\ankle clamping system works great with no pain. looks and feels more expensive than it is. Now let's talk about the tools sent to assemble it.. my advise is to get a good look at the tools sent and go to the garage and get ones that look the same then for your safety toss the sent tools in garbage or use as a conversation piece. (#2 Phillips and 2 1/2" or 13mm wrenches)better to list tools needed that to send ones to painful or unsafe to use (screwdriver/wrench combo is terrible)

I stressed over which table to buy for months. Finally narrowed it down to 4 and this table won out. I couldn't be happier! It was easy to put together and seems to be very sturdy and well made. VERY easy to get in and out of. Ankle grips are very comfortable and the release bar is secure and easy to operate. I have only had the table for a couple of weeks but I have NO complaints! The memory foam padding is very comfortable and it is easy to operate all the way around. Highly recommend this table.

This is a very sturdy and comfortable inversion table. I have sciatica pain and disc compression and am using this instead of surgery. So far the pain has been reduced. Only been using it a week and will comment again after I can really say if it's working. This model is really sturdy, has smooth motion and I was able to put it together easily. It's not light, (approx 75 lb), so be prepared to get some help carrying the box in.

I'm 6'3" and 280 lbs, ex-powerlifter, so I really needed a table that would last a long time under my weight. I was also told by a friend to make sure the boom to unlock the foot latch was as long as possible for ease of use. After looking at several models I chose this one for the other reviews commenting on its sturdiness, and I'm very happy I did. Construction is very easy as most of the pieces are pre-assembled, and when finished the unit is extremely solid. I don't feel concerned for a second when I climb on it, and I do crunches and move around with it inverted and still feel very safe. It's also nice that it folds up for storage, although I don't do this often; I prefer to keep joints on machines like this from getting loose with too much movement (the joints for the bed motion itself are more like bearings so I'm not worried there). It's also not that unattractive with a hammered steel finish and dark colors.I definitely recommend moving up to this model rather than a $100 option if you want a reliable and long-lasting solution.

So I spent roughly 78 hours non-consecutively, researching inversion tables. I am a disabled combat veteran of Iraqi Freedom. When I came home I had severe issues with my lower back, left shoulder, neck and severe debilitating migraines. That was 2009, the VA tried a few of it's standard, here's a rubber band now use this to stretch and build muscle. Yeah right ok whatever you say. Here it is 2015, The VA finally recognized via MRI's, EMGs and CT scans what I had been telling them for the last 5 years.I have 6 herniated and/or slipped discs and straightening of the lumbosacral whatever up to the middle of my back. Because the VA had not done their jobs right the first 5 years of my suffering I now have two enormous muscular spazzed balls on each side of my lower back at the belt line. I also have 3 herniated and/or slipped discs in my neck at the base of my skull. I am now 100% VA rated and I am now Medically Retired.That being said, I always read the 1 star comments first to get a feel for how a product performs or it's condition when delivered. I then go to the 3 star reviews to see if there's any baseline truths to the 1 star reviews, finally I go to the 5 star reviews and see what the percentages are from 5 star down to 1 star. This product has nearly 2000 reviews and only a fraction of them are negative.So my review of this product which I just received today after I had ordered it from amazon two days ago, is currently 5 stars and here's why:1) When delivered there was one single tennis ball sized hole in the box which was banded really well to keep things together. I was then worried about some of the 1 star comments who had similar but more severe issues. This thing weighs 80 pounds and it's large, I see it getting easily damaged because one delivery person has to handle it. The guy that delivered mine via UPS, he was like 70 years old and this inversion table must have weighed more than he did. To my surprise when I had opened the box there was a lot of block stirafomes (sp?) It had been extremely well packaged so as to not allow parts to be damaged through delivery. This made me extremely happy.2) A few other reviews said the holes didn't line up, or a carabineer broke or something had failed on their table. The carabineers that I got with this table appears to be either light steel or very well made aluminum. Either way, if the table is forced to the 180 degree position (upside down) with or without someone physically on it, I could absolutely see them breaking, so my suggestion is if this is a major worry for you, go to a sporting goods store, buy two mountain climbers carabineer clips and use those. The strap that is supposed to keep you from inverting 180 degree's again if misused and/or forced hard I could see that breaking too especially for some of us larger guys because i'm sure the strap is only rated for 300 lbs maximum 350. It's not flimsy but it's not a tow strap either. If this bothers you, go to a hardware store and buy some chain links, you can adjust them by clipping through various lengths of the chain.3) Some reviews said they could not put it together because of misaligned holes or it takes to long or I don't have someone else to help me put it together, etc. My comment, you must be a moron if you can't figure out how to put this thing together, it's certainly not rocket science. The directions show you EXACTLY step by step how to put it together, heck you don't even have to be able to read, just look at the flipped pictures. Anyhow, the directions say it will take you roughly 60 to 90 minutes to put it together with help from an additional person. I put mine together in 23 minutes all by my onesies. Truly not that difficult!I realize I've only had this table for one day at the point of this review, I've used it 5 times today in intervals of 5-7 minutes. Probably too soon to comment on if it works or not, but the first use, I could feel the extreme pain as I was roughly 130 degrees inverted. PULL YOURSELF UP SLOWLY OR YOU WILL BE DISORIENTED AND OR MOTION SICK! I did that and the room spun for a minute because I pulled up to fast. The boots that keep your feet held, I think those things are more comfortable than my 90 dollar sneakers, I used it 3 times without socks or shoes! I hope I can come back to this posting to re-comment and/or edit in the near future after several uses to let you know if it worked for me and or if the carabineers and/or the strap breaks. Even if it breaks, you can still pull yourself up with the supplied hand bars on both sides, so those that "freak out" if this happens, grow a pair, calm yourself and use the hand bars! Oh yeah, as for the bar that you close which has the shin boots, seems like it locks extremely well to hold you safely in place. There's also directions in the book that tells you what to do IF it seems like the bar wont open, hasn't happened to me... yet? I guess if it does I have a pair so I won't be freaking out, it's a simple push the plastic head down, twist it either direction, then pull it up towards your torso and push back down to open it. It seems like there are quite a few safety features that keeps this thing from inverting you by accident, even the bars that hold the table to the lower frame can be adjusted so as to not make you completely inverted if the belt breaks.I know there's a lot to read in this post, but I sure hope it helps you decide if this is for your or not. If you want photo's of this product close up I will be more than happy to post a few.

Don't stop reading, it's not what you think!!! My bad back told me that the chiropractor and the doctors were not helping, so I had better try something else. Enter the Gravity 4000.......It's kind of scary the first few times, but even at a gentle inversion (it's infinitely adjustable) I felt my spine stretch....crunch....Ooo, that was nice. I righted myself too quickly, which made me light headed for a few seconds, but when I stepped out of the machine there was no pain. Upon daily use for 3 or 4 days, I went 3 or 4 days with no pain. On the machine at a steeper inversion for about 10 minutes (it gets a bit uncomfortable for me after that amount to time) I slowly righted myself, and again....NO PAIN!! As I write this review, I haven't needed to use the table for probably a month. A waste of money? No way!! A tried and true, no drug, fix for my back if and when I need it is priceless to me. If there was a negative to this machine it might be that it's fairly heavy. That being said, I'm pushing 280 and surely don't want something that's going to fold under me.

This baby worked for me, and worked very well. I had a whiplash type of strain to my neck and trapezius muscles after a work accident, followed by a fall on some wet rocks onto very hard ground (jeez). This obnoxious pain had been ongoing for about 3 to 4 months, during which time I went to the doctor for the usual muscle relaxers and cortisone. These helped moderately but the pain was still present and only reduced by perhaps 25%. I stumbled across this product and figured it can't hurt, I'll try it. I was quickly amazed, the pain in my neck has been reduced by about 90% of what it was and is now barely noticeable once in awhile after only a few weeks of use. Most of this improvement occurred after just a week or ten days. I know this seems a bit too good to be true, but for me, this is exactly what happened. I use this device once daily now for about 15 minutes, and what a difference. I doubt anyone could have convinced me of this before I tried it, such a simple thing to do so much good (at least for me and for what was bothering me). I think my neck area muscles were cramping and spased out, and just would not relax, but somehow this item caused that to happen, and it happened really fast, its crazy! I'm sure that depending upon what is bothering a person their results may be different, but I can only relate what my experience was, and it was more than good to be sure !!!

As a message therapist I use this when I get home from work to help with my neck. I have even introduce this to my clients and they all love it. And have gone out and brought their own. The price is also good for anyone's wallet

I love this product! Seriously no joke. My chiropractor was having a very hard time for several visits to give me relief on my upper back and neck pain. He thinks it is all stress related. So I wanted to try this, i figured it couldn't hurt right? After using it once I could feel the difference; it feels odd because your head feels like its floating. In 3 days after using it twice a day (it tells you to do 10 to 15 minutes each time you use it) I was able to wake up and not be in pain and work the entire day without pain (on most days depending on extra stresses during the day). It helped greatly with my headaches too. Put your feet up when you use this or at least a pillow under your knees. I agree with other people that you shouldn't use this sitting up or on a bed; it actually made my neck feel worse trying those methods. Try to keep distractions out and spend this 10 to 15 minutes breathing and letting the tension go. With distractions I found this product to be less effective. I use it before work (i even take it to work in case I feel stressed and need a break from sitting all day) and then after I get home from work and sometimes right before bed. Its made all the difference for me; I've been in a lot of pain for 3 months now and the doctors couldn't help. Give it a few days people, it might be a bit uncomfortable the first couple of times you use it. But make sure to limit your distractions while using it. Also I have TMJ and at first this brought device more blood flow to my jaw which felt uncomfortable for the first week. My jaw now feels better than it did before; perhaps more blood flow is a good thing? But it really does relieve the tension and stress related issues with your neck and upper back as well as your shoulders if you use it correctly. I hope this review helps. This isn't that expensive; what do you have to lose; still be in pain maybe but at least you tried to do something about it?

I've used this product for years and have always found it extremely helpful for easing stiff necks and cramped neck and shoulder muscles. My original one finally broke after years of both my own use and of going out on loan to friends in need, so I ordered a new one. This supplier delivered the goods promptly and inexpensively. I've been using my new neck cradle daily for the past couple weeks to deal with a recent concussion. It works as advertised, either on the floor or upright in cars and long-distance buses to stabilize my head.

I was extremely skeptical because of the reviews stating it was cheap plastic and cheaply made. I did not purchase this item to relax for 10-1 minutes a day. I purchased it to attempt to sleep on my back. I needed something that would cradle my neck and not allow me to roll over on to my side. With one modification (adding an aluminum plate), it works perfect! I absolutely love this product. I would disagree that the product is cheaply made. I have no doubt that this will last me many years. I can't sleep without it now. It is very comfortable and does feel like you're floating. I've shown this product to all my friends and family that have neck issues or relaxing issues! I also showed my chiropractor and she tried it and loved it! Highly recommend as it has been a life saver for my neck and shoulder pain.

Love it. It's always hard getting your head supported so you can relax your neck muscles. I hot glued a couple of golf balls to it, and now can put pressure right where you need it too. Worth the $ IMO.

I don't normally write reviews but since I read a lot of them before making my decision on this inversion table I thought this might help someone else. I've only had it for a few days so I can't comment yet on it's effectiveness in treating my sciatic pain but I'm hopeful it will help. I will update this after I use it for a few weeks.I will say that it is a very solid, fairly heavy piece of equipment. I feel extremely safe in using it. Unlike some others, I had no problem with assembly. The directions really couldn't be any clearer. The various pieces of hardware are not only bubble wrapped separately, they are marked with the assembly step number from the directions that they are used with. The two tools required are even included. I took my time and it took me about 45 minutes. Once assembled, it requires a fair amount of disassembly to prepare it for storage. If you are thinking of folding it up after every use, this is probably not the right table for you.Using it for the first time takes some getting used to. As the directions clearly advise, start with very short time intervals at angles just barely beyond horizontal. For me, even a very small angle felt quite extreme the first few times. Also, come back up slowly to avoid getting dizzy.The only drawback I have noticed so far involves the strap that is used to limit the angle of inversion. With every use it gets tangled up and needs to be manually adjusted to be certain the maximum angle is the one you intended. There must be a better design for this purpose. I would also like to see some way of measuring the angle. Short of getting out my protractor I have no idea what angle I have set the strap to. For the time being, I've just set the strap to it's shortest length which yields a maximum inversion a little beyond horizontal.In spite of this problem, I'm happy with my purchase so far and remain hopeful that it will help reduce my sciatic pain.

I have been wanting a inversion table for years. I have never been able to find one that would be able to hold me up. I'm a lager man, 300lbs, and this one has no problems what so ever. It assembled very easily, and the instructions are spot on. Very easy to follow. The small parts (screws, nuts, etc.) come in a bubble pack and are packaged in a way that they come out as you need them. No need to open the entire thing to get at something and have a chance of losing a screw or washer.The only issue I had with it was the packaging. I believe they would benefit from having a bit more at the top and bottom to better protect the pieces. I had a dent and scratch at the top of the foot pole. The plastic insert was cracked because of the lack of protection. It didn't affect the assembly, or the final performance, but it would have been avoided if the package had a bit more protection. I still highly recommend this product.

Received the unit and while straightforward to put together, there was one problem with one of the screw holes holding the rubber feet on the frame. I was barely able to get the screw seated and the slots were badly rounded in the process. I had read a couple of reviews comparing the pivots of the Gravity 4000 to other inversion tables. Other reviews said the lack of bearings is an issue. Given the short radius that the pivot turns and the heavy duty nature of the materials I believe there will likely never be an issue as long as a light lubrication like WD-40 is uses. Plus they are easily removed and replaced. Other materials and build quality seems very heavy duty. The unit functions perfectly and the foot retention system I believe is superior to the other types I have seen on more expensive machines. I can already tell this device is going to help my back issue and I have no doubt it will last for years.

I've been using the inversion table for quite a while now. It works just as I expected, which is great! The 2 reasons for the missing star are:1) assembly instruction was slightly confusing at one area. it was interesting to try to figure it out while holding a big and heavy piece.2) center of gravity doesn't help with positioning. Going head down is not a problem but coming back up is not easy. I had to really work on those muscles to pull myself back up and sometimes I felt that the process just tightened my muscles all over again. Was hoping the center of gravity can help me up and yes, I tried different height setting to see if it would make a difference but it didn't.However, with that said, the paddings were nice and the back support was a nice touch. Overall a high quality piece of equipment and would recommend for people with back problems.

I was between this and the new Teeter that cost over twice as much. The teeter I tried in the store was really nice with many great features. This chair had probably the 1 key feature I liked, the extended release button to get out of the clamps, so I decided the rest of the features weren't worth the extra dollars. I think I made the right choice as this table is very steady and works as advertised.Except for getting the little stabilizers in each bottom corner of the legs (it was more work than it seemed), the rest was fairly easy and straight forward as everything lined up and went it with no problems. The padded back is comfortable, but the lumbar support isn't that significant but seems just okay. I'm not sure how much it is needed. I may just try a pillow, but then again maybe not. The ankle braces are secure, though not overly tight and gripping. I felt the teeter ones were a shade better, but these work too without feeling like I'm coming out of them or hurting from them. The chair itself is very rock solid and steady and I never feel at all shaky on it. Good thing while you're hanging there upside down! Finally, the height adjustment requires some tuning on the user part. Just going to your height doesn't balance the best, but when I went 2" taller, the balance was way better. No biggie.The first time I hung I had some serious achy-ness in my hips. Must have stretched something that hasn't been stretched of over have my life I suppose! I was like what the heck??!!! But the ache quickly dissipated and I was okay. As I stretched more, that hip pain didn't come back so I guess some good things were happening there. I have 2 herniated disks and have had some success before buying this to rehab them such that I play tennis and golf pain free for the most part. I bought this to contunue my spinal rehab via decompression and for preventative measures since doing little will only ensure more problems. So far the back feels great and I feel this is a part of that successful formula. I strive for 10-15 minutes/day, particularly after sports of all kinds and when I first wake up. I also bought this to compliment my Nubax machine (which I reviewed) and have at work since it is a smaller machine. Both are very similar in effect and work great! Never can get too much PT for the back!!

I received my Ironman Gravity 4000 a few days ago. Before I discuss the actual product, I want to include a few words about the packaging. The box arrived torn completely open on one end. Possibly, UPS was more to blame, but if the manufacturer had chosen to use double wall, heavy duty corrugated, it might not have torn. Once I opened the box, I found that cheap Styrofoam was used to secure the parts in place. At least, that must have been the idea. By the time I received the package, the Styrofoam had disintegrated into millions of tiny pieces. Once released, the Styrofoam bits took on a life of their own and invaded every nook and cranny of my Family Room. It took me hours to clean up the mess. Despite the Styrofoam padding, the heavy metal parts had all shifted around inside the box resulting in some damage including dents, broken plastic parts and one sheared-off screw. I emailed the manufacturer to obtain replacement parts, and they answered my email right away. A few days later, I received a large box (very well packed this time) containing all of the replacement parts I had requested, and more - All for free. Definitely major points in Ironman's favor for the quick response and excellent customer service.Once assembled, the Gravity 4000 seems to be a good, solid inversion table. It does what it is supposed to do and actually performs very well. I have no doubt that it will actually support 350 lbs as advertised. I do have some concerns. First is that the two primary pivots are just metal-to-metal. There are no ball bearings or any type of real pivoting mechanism. Despite that, the table seems to pivot well enough. I just wonder how long a system like this will last. Another concern would be with the plastic bushings around the main shaft. I'm not sure how long they will last either.Within a week after buying my Ironman table, a local Sporting Goods store ran a close-out special on Teeter Hang-Ups' NXT-R Inversion Table. The price was very good and the unit was so attractive, that I went ahead and purchased it. Now, I have two Inversion Tables. That either makes me stupid or a good little consumer. Either way, my Family Room is getting a little crowded.A few words about the Teeter Table: The difference in quality of packaging alone made a huge impression on me. It is obvious that Teeter's packaging was carefully thought out. The individual pieces were in plastic bags and the inside of the box was blocked out with corrugated dividers. Unlike the situation with Ironman's packaging, none of the parts in the Teeter box were damaged. Teeter also includes a DVD which details the assembly process and contains lots of information on using the table as well as general tips for taking care of your back. That's a nice little added feature, but you do pay for it.Since, for the time being, I have two inversion tables in my home, I have been able to do a side by side comparison. Here's what I found: The Ironman's ratcheting ankle holder is definitely easier to use and more comfortable than Teeter's system. It has a long handle and you don't have to bend over as far or exert as much energy to lock it in place. As for overall construction, the metal parts are well made and the unit feels exceptionally sturdy. I am concerned that the plastic parts (bushings & spacers) might be easily damaged. As stated earlier, several of these parts were already damaged when I opened the box. I am hopeful that all of the plastic components will hold up well over several years, but only time will tell.The Teeter unit appears to be a high quality item from the minute you open the box. (Good packaging makes a real impression on me). The only thing I wound up changing on the Teeter was the ankle holder & main shaft assembly. The original ankle holder was just a foam covered bar. When I tried to use the table, the bar put so much pressure on the top of my feet, I could only use the table for a few minutes before having to get off to relieve the pain. Ultimately, I contacted Teeter and was able to "buy" a replacement main shaft with an upgraded, ratchet style ankle holder similar to the Ironman system. Teeter's customer service wasn't nearly as accommodating as Ironman's. They charged me $100 plus $30 shipping for the replacement shaft. I was hoping their 5 year warranty would cover the replacement, but no such luck. They do offer a partial refund if I go to the trouble and expense of shipping the original assembly back to them. After resolving that one issue, I'm now much happier with the Teeter. The Teeter's construction and function are all top notch, but again, you pay more, so the quality is expected. The Teeter that I frequently see advertised on TV appears to be a lower grade unit than the NXT-R model that I bought.One other thing that I should mention is price. The Ironman Gravity 4000 table retailed for under $200 on Amazon. The Teeter table that I bought locally retailed for well over $400 (I got it at a close-out price of $279). Add to that, the $130 I paid for a new main shaft & ankle holder and I now have over $400 invested in my Teeter table.My conclusion is this: Ironman makes a very good inversion table. For less that half the price of the Teeter, the Ironman table seems like the logical choice. Actually, I have no real regrets about buying either table, but Ironman definitely gives you more for your money. Teeter's 5 year warranty and overall quality are great, but remember, you pay dearly for Teeter's extra features. Also, Ironman's customer service was happy to replace my damaged parts without any warranty concerns. For now, I'm going to keep both tables. I'm still trying to decide which one I like better. I can say that even after replacing the ankle holder on the Teeter, I am more comfortable on the Ironman table for longer periods of time.I'm not sure if this review will help anyone decide between the two tables. In my opinion, you won't go wrong with either brand, but the Ironman is definitely a better deal.

Very comfortable. Like others said, it does fee like you are resting your head on a cloud. I've only used it twice in 5 weeks but those times were peaceful. I didn't give it 5 stars because it's one of those things that it sounds nice and you buy it - but then you try it and it doesn't make such a difference that you actually use it all the time.

this product really does help with my neck pain from herniated disc in my neck. I use it when sitting up watching tv and help me keep the curve in my neck and hold my head properly. with this and some pain reliever i feel much better after an hour. It is not a fix to your pain but does help a lot, or at least has for me, Can use sitting up or laying down. gets your neck back to the proper angel

not as comfortable as I thought but helps to stretch out your neck

Its not real convenient to use, but when I do, it works great for neck relief.

I am having neck pain caused by cervical spondylosis.I found some short term relief with this product.Don't expect any miracle, it won't cure, but if you can get rid of the neck pain even headache that is caused by neck arthritis , is worth the money.I can imagine it is good pillow for emergency situation, like when someone is hurt or passed out and need to lay down on the floor.

I am a lawyer and was dubious about some of the claims for this product. However, I bought it with two other neck/traction related products. I tried it today and as soon as I used it, the "radiation" in my arm stopped. It was that effective. I gather that it is somewhat like getting traction in physical therapy. So for the price, it is a very inexpensive way to relieve arm and shoulder pain from a pinched nerve in the neck.

After we bought this item our doctor told us not to stay inverted for more than 2 min. He explained that blood rushes to your head putting pressure on the optic nerve and has caused blindness in some people. I wish I'd known that before the purchase.

Product works very well, but I had to modify one part with a large hammer to get it to work. Customer service sent a replacement part, but it was similarly damaged. I will just live with it I guess.

This inversion table seems to work as designed.Construction is solid.Final assembly instruction with picture can be confusing. Takes some doping out to get table to frame connection right.The smell of the rubber ankle pads and frame footing is horrendous. If you set up in a small room the smell will make you nauseous.I've had this set up for a week now and it still stinks. Advise purchasers to put the rubber parts outside for a couple of weeks before you try to assemble and use this product.

I haven't used this a lot but the locking mechanism for the ankles is apparently already worn down right at the place i need it to be, so that it pops open a bit which loosens the grip on my ankles. I was going to look into exchanging it but the cutoff was a few days ago. Other than that one fairly fatal flaw it seems fine, I still can use it but I have to go a notch deeper on the locking mechanism and this puts too much pressure on my ankles to be comfortable. Bummer.

Was really easy to put together and helps the family member I bought it for tremendously. She says it helps her with sleep and stretching out her back from a pinched sciatic nerve. I got on it having no back problems and my back hurt afterwards, and my face felt so swollen from all of the blood that rushed to my head. It is nice quality (leather and metal on it) but also an eyesore unless you have an exercise room since it is quite large. I love the screwdriver that came with it and use it around the house now all the time... my favorite part of this machine haha. Mom likes it so had to give it a 3 star.

I found the push-button lever to be very sticky. A couple times I wasn't able to get out of it by pushing the button & trying to move the lever & free my ankles. Luckily I have skinny ankles & was able to squeeze them out sideways. I've also kept my phone next to me so that I can call someone to get me out if I needed it. Maybe I need to WD-40 it, need to try that.Otherwise, I feel very comfortable about the construction of it. It's sturdy & doesn't feel like it's going to crumble underneath me or underneath my fiance who is heavier than me.My fiance said it was very heavy (and he's a weight-lifter) & bulky to put together and would be difficult to move after assembly. Seems like a high-quality item and he said the assembly of it was easy.If it wasn't for the sticky lever, I would give it 5 stars. I have found that pushing the button down and moving the lever toward your ankles (obviously relieving the pressure on the mechanism) gives me better luck in releasing & exiting.

It's a good idea and it's good for resting the neck on it. I don't think it helps with TMJ though and the bending white part touches my neck which is fine but you have to find a position for your neck.

Okay so here is my review. I have neck pain and shoulder pain. I know that my posture is terrible and that I would be so much better if I worked on the curvature of my neck. I saw this and thought, yes.... I will try that. Couple of things you will notice straight out of the box, it is sort of bendy plastic, the blue foam isn't as comfortable as the lady on the box makes it look. I do feel like it supports my neck well however it doesn't support it great. The bend in the curved white plastic make my head fall on back. Now this may be because I have a really heavy head, however I don't think so. It is not terrible, but I would not repurchase.

For those with extreme discomfort I cannot recommend this product. Though it will help with slight neck pain, this will not provide the arch support needed. I use the Chisoft Cervical Neck Traction device, that truely helps. This product of lying works when I use it in conjunction with my Theriputica Sleep Pillow. I literally have to lay it in alignment with the pillows neck support to make it effective. I'm not writing this review to advertise the other two products at all, I just need to stress that on its own, this does not suffice for the level of back pain I have. It is also not comfortable as it is not stable so you catch yourself trying to avoid left and right movement and it becomes a balancing act. I do not recommend for my level of pain about 8-9 /10 (being the worst). For those seeking slight relief and support, it will suffice.

It's OK. Have a neck that can go out of alignment really easily. I was hoping that the tension this provided would help. I find that when I lie on it that I feel the curved plastic support against my back vertebrae. This is unpleasant. I'm only 5" 1". Maybe this fits a larger person better. I will keep it and try to use it. I have very mixed feelings about it. Time will tell. I wouldn't rave so far.

I purchased this item for my husband who has neckissues. He tried it but found it unstable when he triedto relax into it which in turn caused tension. That said,it won't be languishing on a shelf somewhere becauseI use it to allow my shoulders to relax. Not sure I wouldbuy one again since I don't use it often but when I do needit it works well.

I was hoping for a little distraction / separation of my cervical vertebrae - the picture of the gal shows her head on the pad, and the neck support right where it's supposed to go, and you KNOW her head is SLIGHTLY pulling down the slope of the thing. I am so jealous.I'm 6' 4" - 260 pounds - and I have a very hard time getting any traction or support and when I finally do the weight of my big old bucket-head strains the unit down a little. I'm not worried about breaking it, I just don't get much traction.I don't use it much.

This model does not allow me to fully invert to hang free of the backboard. Several answers in the Q&A say it is possible, but on the unit I have, the crossbar does not allow the backboard to even reach vertical ; definitely less than the 180 degrees stated. Very disappointed by this - it was the sole reason for purchasing. Am working on jury-rigging ways to reach full inversion. That said, if this is not important to you, this is a well-made and solid piece of equipment.

Used this for 2 months now and some of the parts are starting to wear out. I'm disappointed in the build quality, and their warranty only lasts for 30 days. Thumbs down.

Too short. Not tall enough off the ground. My elbows almost touch the ground when inverted. The feet clamps are not that comfortable. Very heavy and came in a box that was pretty beat up but everything was ok.

Product seems solid and well made, but missing two protective side covers, part #37. No way that I can see to get missing parts sent either. Sold by Amazon. Returning after getting everything unpacked and not catching missing part till I started assemble, seems ridiculous, and because I believe it will function adequately without protective covers, so there it is. You can see the name on these covers in the product's picture.IRONMAN Gravity 4000 Highest Weight Capacity Inversion Table

I have owned this for 4 months and when it was not broke it worked great and helped my back, but the handle that secures your ankles is broken you push the knob down to release the ankles and one day it just snapped off...there is not much pressure put on this part so im unsure why it broke, it had to have been cracked from the beginning. Im very disappointed, I will be calling customer service to see what they will do as its been too long for amazon to do anything about it. Not very happy for how much i spent on this.

Good solid table and seems to help some.Cons: Foot clamps are terrible. Hurts my feet so bad I can't stay on it long. Should have bought the Teeter. If i still had the box I would return it. Wish I could adjust the clamps somehow. Hung disappointment!

I wanted this to do work, I just don't receive any benefit from it. Tried it several weeks, just doesnt do much to relax my neck and shoulder muscles.

Didn't stretch my neck any near enough, plastic was also very flimsy and I would not recommend this to anyone.

maybe I'm doing it wrong. Has no effect for me. I was in a parachute accident & an automobile accident. I have occipital neuralgia & extreme headaches. I thought this would help. Maybe it works for other things.

I had to return this neck support device as it did not seem to work for me. I did not feel like it provided as much of an arch as I was looking for. I also felt it to be kind of awkward. I guess I was expecting it to treat my neck pain more than just support my neck. If your neck pain is severe enough, I would suggest a neck traction device instead.

Many of the reviews I read said it relieved neck pain and could feel some sort of a traction effect. I did not feel anything. I have had neck pain for several years with chiropractors and massage therapists on a weekly basis and even receive neck injections monthly. I felt no different with this product than I do with using a rolled up towel.I'm a single mom of 4 and I would try just about anything to help with my pain. It sucks when I spend money for products due to good reviews and they don't actually work as one describes.

I have TMJ and bad pain in my neck and shoulder. I was hoping this would do the trick to help me feel better, but I guess I need something with pressure on my cervical spine and this only holds your head up allowing it to float to relax your muscles. I couldn't get into a comfortable position laying on the floor or bed with this either. Does what it says, relaxes the neck, but I needed something that would apply pressure to alleviate the pain.

Be very careful if you are near-sighted. Recently had a retinal detachment, and according to the surgeon, this has also contributed to it. Because once you invert yourself, the pressure in your eye changes.

Received with 10 parts missing. RETURNED ITEM. Package arrived inside a bigger box. The top of the original box was gone. It had no paper work. A co-worker of my wife had just bought this same item so she borrowed her paperwork to find out there was 10 items missing.

Missing pieces! Can't even put it together.

Had one of these before. This one is really heavy and difficult to flip over. Also does not lock into place upside down. Slips on the floor. Feet do not secure tightly. Very disappointing. Do Not Buy.

Machine came without proper equipment to assemble. Only reason I am giving it one star is because I have to to complete rating. It is pretty sad that a company would ship something this large and heavy without insuring proper items were in package to assemble. It was returned.

I had been using my inversion table for two months to deal with a slipped disc. Results had been strong until the carabiner that attaches the board to the frame snapped off. I flipped completely upside down and was stuck in a completely vertical position until my wife luckily came home five minutes later. The frame itself is very strong but I can guarantee the carabiner that attaches the pad to the frame is not rated for 300 pounds. I replaced my broken carabiner with a new chain link from the hardware store rated at 800 lbs. I would only recommened this table only for people who have the time to replace this faulty part.

This does nothing its a waste of money. Just lay on your pillow it's the same thing.

I have severe neck issues and this product was not suitable for me. I tried it but it made me feel worse.It was not a relaxing experience and I will not be using it again. Also - be aware that this is a non- returnable item.

Do not waste your money. I read all these glowing reviews about how amazing this product is. I don't get it. I have significant bouts of neck and shoulder pain from muscle tension which causes frequent migraines. The reviews read as this product is perfect. It puts no pressure on the base of my skull whete the tension is greatest. All it does is supports my head in the same way that a firm pillow would. Completely useless. I just threw away $24 and I can't return the item.

This did nothing for me. I am not sure what the purpose is but it is absolutely not worth the money. I followed the directions but I didn't even feel a stretch when using it. Do not purchase this.

I can't even give this product a good review. If you are looking for it to relieve tension, look further this does not even stretch the neck! You're better off using a foam roller for all neck stretches. I gave it one star Bc they refunded item right away.

Good in theory, disappointing in practice. Seems like this product belongs in a schlock catalog. Device is flimsy -- wobbles, rocks. I need several inches of clearance in order to unlock neck/shoulders; this device sinks too close to the floor. Should be sturdier, perhaps wider. Also, the foam seems cheap, is not entirely symmetrical. I didn't notice in the picture that the top end has a piece of foam as a footer, which seems to add to the wobbles. You can literally place your head up and down several inches without finding the "spot" you need. It's not uncomfortable, just lacking structure and thus lacking therapeutic benefit. Disappointing, since it could be a helpful device if better built. (And would still have a healthy profit margin at this price point.) -- I get better results from using a very thick book, onto which I can relax, remain still, and let gravity work.