Best inversion tables

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published 29 October 2020

Using an inversion table can be helpful for people that have lower back pain. This pain can come from standing for long periods of time, age, or other medical reasons. Some inversion tables have massage and warmth features, while others let you exercise while upside down. Read on to find the inversion table that suits your needs.

Staff pick

Innova ITX 9600 inversion table

Great option for first time buyers

Get comfortable with the adjustable headrest pad on this option from Innova. The table is suitable for people between 4 feet, 10 inches and 6 feet, 6 inches, and can hold up to 300 pounds. An ergonomic ankle system, along with the balance system for easy turning, make this inversion table easy to use for beginners.

Upgraded ankle system

Innova ITM5900 heat and massage inversion table

Get a massage while you stretch

Upgrade your inversion time by choosing a table with a lumbar pad that can provide both heat and a massage. The backrest has more padding than our other Innova option and an improved ankle system that releases easily. You can invert to your desired degree using the six-angle pin system.

Most support

IRONMAN gravity inversion table

Higher weight limit than most options

IRONMAN offers a unique ankle restraint system that can be activated with your palm. This means you won’t have to bend uncomfortably for too long to release your ankles. The table has a backrest and safety handles that are extra-long. It can invert 180-degrees and support up to 350 pounds.

Includes seatbelt

Yoleo gravity inversion table

Additional safety feature to prevent accidents

Aside from ankle restraints, most inversion tables do not employ other measures to keep you from falling off. This option from Yoleo has a seatbelt that spans the entire length of the torso board, adding an extra layer of safety. The table has a weight limit of 300 pounds and features full-loop foam handles, as well as foam ankle rollers on both sides.

Most padding

Health Gear ITM5500 inversion table

Four inches of foam for extra comfort

Make yourself comfortable on this heavily padded inversion table. The pillow that spans most of the torso area offers both heat and massage via remote control for a more pleasant stretching experience. There are four pin positions available, and this table supports people up to 300 pounds, and heights of 5 feet, 1 inch to 6 feet, 5 inches.

Upside down

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Inversion therapy isn't for everyone, but if you have consulted your physician and found that it may help you, one of these inversion tables will get the job done. Our favorite option is the Innova ITX 9600 inversion table. It's our lowest-priced option, so it's a great choice if you've never owned an inversion table and need a starting point. The ankle restraint system is ergonomically designed, and the foam roller can be placed on the front or back of your ankles to make you comfortable.

If you need an option that supports more weight, consider the IRONMAN gravity inversion table. The ankle restraints have a patented ratchet system that you can adjust with the palm of your hand. Plus, it has long handles for easy turning and can be folded down for storage when not in use.

Nicole Cozma is a freelance writer for Future. She's known for being inquisitive and finding the tiny details that may otherwise go unnoticed. When she's not writing about products, she can be found playing Blizzard game titles, doing copy editing work, cooking, or expanding her photography skills.