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Paradigm 100 Inversion Table System | 
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| Brand: Paradigm
Category: Sports
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $127.85
You Save: $72.14 (36%)
Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 172
Shipping Weight (lbs): 50.2
Dimensions (in): 49 x 25 x 62
Model: 5206
UPC: 890598052068
EAN: 0890598052068
ASIN: B00119KQO4
Release Date: December 14, 2007
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| Features:
| • | Home inversion table system for adding extra crunch to exercises and relief from back stress | | • | 3 adjustment settings on the pivot arms control the rotation speed | | • | Comfortably padded nylon backrest, protective side covers prevent finger pinching, ergonomically molded ankle cushions | | • | Scratch resistant steel frame; folds for storage | | • | Maximum user weight of 250 pounds and height of 6 feet, 6 inches tall |
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Amazon.com Product Description
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. | Other features include a durable, comfortably padded nylon backrest, ergonomically molded ankle holders, and adjustable tether straps for safety. 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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Good for the Money September 6, 2008
Matthew Buck (WPB, FL)
Easy to assemble. The ankle restraints tend to hurt and cut off circulation at first, but the more I use it the less it bothers me. The more expensive ones might have more comfortable restraints. My back has been felling better and I would recommend this table to others.
 Paradigm 100 Inversion Table Works for Me! September 4, 2008
Eugene Laughridge (WNC)
Sturdier and more stable than I expected for the price. It's not perfect, but it's perfectly adequate for me (5'10" and 160 pounds) and well worth what I paid for it.
Preliminary issues, my solutions and so far..... September 1, 2008
Findolas (Right behind you)
Short Version: If buying for back pain I would highly recommend this as an option as long as your Dr. says it will not make your situation worse.
Long version:
First my history: I bought this out of desperation. Have had excruiating 'burning' legs and soles of feet (and occasional sore back for 2+ yrs. First went to a podiatrist (thinking I had foot issue) Two corisone shots later(over a 12 mth period)he suggests 'maybe it's my back'. Another 6 mths later (I'm lazy/frustrated easily and dealing with an HMO.) I finally got an MRI. 2 buldging discs and 1 herniated in lower back. Since then I started with physio = no positive result or any change at all. Then I had 2 epiderals about 1 month apart. Result was 'weirdness' pain relief. Day after it was like my nerves were saying 'you are in pain' but the nerves couldn't quite make it hurt with the 'usual' burn. Unfortunately both shots wore off within several days or so and the pain returned. I scheduled a 3rd shot but at that appt I asked the Dr. what he thought of 'streching/zero gravity' devices. (His office does not offer this treatment.) He suggested that it would do no harm but was unlikely to help because of the type (or location) of the nerve pressure from the herniated disc. And he explained how expensive chiropractor visits for this would be. So out of desperation (and budget)I started reading about inversion tables at Amazon. I was impressed with all the positive reviews for most every table regardless of manufacturer. I took a chance buying this one - figuring it was cheaper than one Chiropractor visit = little to lose.
The unit: Recieved it as scheduled. Instructions are clear and the build took under two hours. Looks solid but I do not like the sleeves that cover the 'point' of the A frame. Looks cheap... but then consider the price.
Usage: I am not a cautious person with 'new toys'. I had read the Amazon reviews (and the instruction manual) and read a lot about starting with a moderate incline. I did that for the first several two minute tries. But I kept adjusting the safety strap to invert further on the first day/evening. The strap is now set for steep inversion. And I went to town staying inverted that way for about 5 minutes on day one. I definately felt something in my back. Not pain - but a significant pulling/stretching. I DO NOT RECCOMEND STARTING LIKE THIS TO ANYONE. I am an idiot. Clear enough? But I was fine - or so I believed. The next morning I used it again - at the same steep incline - and felt the same sensation. About an hour later I went to pick something up off the floor and bent at my waist. Sure enough - my back went out on me and hurt like hell. I decided to try the inversion table and I could feel my back stiffening while I was trying to lock my feet in. I inverted moderately and cycled upright about 10 times. My back still hut - but I could tell the pain had peaked. From that point on the back pain has lessened (This is day two...I'm able to carry light thins and easily trot around.). The interesting and positive thing is that my feet have begun to burn less. This is now the evening of the second full day that I have used the inversion table. Today I went to an Arts & Crafts festival and walked around for three hours with very very little foot burning!! That has not been the norm over the last 2+ years...except right after the first cortisone shot from my podiatrist!!!
Let's be clear: I do not know if this progress will continue. I do not know if I happen to be experiencing relief from the 2nd epideral shot (it's been 2+ weeks) I don't know if it's psychosomatic. I don't know if it's not a combination of all of the above. All I can say is that I most certainly feel a difference that was not there before I used the inversion table. My buttocks still burn a bit. My feet have given me a few fleeting moments where I thought it would get worse - but did not... and I am thrilled.
My tips/advice: First issue to solve is the amount of pressure on from the clamps pushing on the yop of your foot. I have tried several cheap solutions. What I settled on is: I put on hightops. Then then I slide a dr schools 'gel' insole under the shoe tongue. Then I tie my shoe to prevent slippage. Then I tighten the clamp down as tight as it will go. This is try at your own risk. I accept no liability for using my stupidity or trying to understand my instructions. All I can say is that it works for me and has lessened (but not eliminated) a lot of the 'top of foot' pressure issue.
EDIT 1: It's now a week and the fast benefit I experienced after one day has not progressed - but I am not disappointed. I've experienced and maintained about a 20% reduction in pain and that's a great thing. I've used no pain meds during this week - and that's a first in a long long time.
Recommended August 30, 2008
A. Saiem
Easy to install, sturdy, and get the job done. Although, ankle bracelets can use some improvements.
Just Hanging Around! August 29, 2008
R. Krautbauer (Minnesota)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
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