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Hi Dr. Corenman,
I am post cervical fusion C4/5 and C5/6 2/14/2018. Peek Cage at one level and graft at the other.
Neck is doing very well thanks to you.What are your thoughts on using an inversion table for the lower back (discectomy but neved fused)
Thanks,
MarkInversion tables can be OK if you can tolerate them. Many patients have a congested or swollen head feeling being upside down. There is a small percentage of patients who are worse with traction (which is really what an inversion table does).
Dr. Corenman
PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.I have had a Teeter for 5+ years. I had cervical fusion and to date, I have been able to avoid lumbar surgery. I got the permission of my surgeon first. I tether my table at about 60 degrees and only stay on it for a few minutes at a time. I can feel the release as my spine decompresses. I can set my table at any incline that works that day. I have scoliosis and I bounced down 15 concrete steps in 2000. My spine was damaged top to bottom. Replacing C4 thru C7 and fusion was done in 2008 and that took care of massive headaches 24/7. I did not like the odds on either top or bottom surgery. The top came out well but I am not yet ready to test the odds for the lower. Inversion has helped me keep walking and decrease my pain. I am a widow of 72 and live alone. I use my table only for decompression. The chiropractor and later PT gave me temporary relief by using a stretching table. Insurance only paid for 2 months each time and took about 3 hours of travel and appointment. I purchased the Teeter after getting approval from 2 spinal surgeons in 2 large cities. They said it would help but with my age and history don’t do it for extended times and don’t do the extreme exercises. I just ” hang” around a couple of times per week. My cats think it is fun to grab my flowing hair and give a yank. It is a relaxing and fun few minutes for all 3 of us. To date, my blood pressure and all my meds have not been a problem nor have my arthritis in major joints. My joints seem to like relaxation.
Well, I’m glad that this inversion table gives you some relief. This device is really a traction device which can be effective in some people for temporary relief of degenerative lumbar conditions, There is a slight risk of increasing head pressure and causing a vessel injury but you seem to tolerate it well. The nice thing about these “tilt tables” is you can adjust the amount of “upside-downness” or amount of traction force on the spine (as well as the amount of “head below the shoulders”) by arm position when well balanced.
Dr. Corenman
PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books. -
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