Inversion Boots

[keyway]

I've had off and on back pain for the past month or so that I can't associate with any particular strain or movement, so about two weeks ago I bought a pair of inversion boots. I've been hanging upside down from my pullup bar for about 2-3 minutes most mornings after my workouts. I follow this with an arm hang for 30-45 seconds. Since doing this, my back has felt great! Is anyone else using inversion or gravity boots?

[TimK]

I've had gravity boots for years and think that they are one of the best exercise investments that I ever made.
I don't hang upside down all that long. Instead I will stretch my back or warm up my back and then hang upside down. I do this several times and each time my back seems to stretch a little further. Generally while hanging there, I will grab a dumbell or other weight (which otherwise was just sitting there gathering dust) and allow the extra weight to really open up my lower back.


Tim

[gruntbrain]

It's interesting to note that the inventor of Gravity Boots also touted hanging by your hands from a highbar