Customer Reviews for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
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Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
With Exclusive EZ-Stretch™ Traction Handles Bonus Stretching & Exercise Guide
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Customer Reviews for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
Review 41 for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
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PA28181
Location:New York
Date:August 31, 2010
Back pain relief
Pros: fast set-up, terrific balance
Cons: the ankle locking bar a bit uncomfortable
Model Number: EP 550
"My back problems started in my 20's when I had a job moving pianos. So, when my son bought an inversion table, I tried it. Five minutes later, I felt better than I had in many years. The next day, I ordered the EP550 and have been hanging upside down every day now for about a month.
The Teeter Hang Ups was easy to set up - it's very sturdy - I have never felt as if it were going to come apart under my weight (180 lbs.) or daily use.
The only negative I can report is a slight discomfort around my ankles where the padded bar locks my ankles to the pivot table (but lots less than other manufacturers tables I also tried). I may order the "boot" accessory to try and reduce the "grip" on my feet/ankles. If I do, I will post an update."
The Teeter Hang Ups was easy to set up - it's very sturdy - I have never felt as if it were going to come apart under my weight (180 lbs.) or daily use.
The only negative I can report is a slight discomfort around my ankles where the padded bar locks my ankles to the pivot table (but lots less than other manufacturers tables I also tried). I may order the "boot" accessory to try and reduce the "grip" on my feet/ankles. If I do, I will post an update."
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Review 42 for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
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Vivadiva
Location:Temecula, CA
Date:August 25, 2010
Love It!!
Pros: solid and sturdy, easy to use
Cons: heavy and bulky
"It has helped my back and my husband's back tremendously. We absolutely love this machine!!!"
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Review 43 for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
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Anonymous
Location:Issaquah, wa
Date:August 23, 2010
Life changing purchase
"I have put my body through the wringer via sports, a motorcycle accident and a horrific car accident in 1998. The car accident racked my neck and back severely (high speed side impact knocking me into on-coming traffic where I got centerpunched again). I have been through years of chiro, massage, PT, spinal injections, stretches, etc. None have granted me significant relief until the Teeter! It was instant and it lasts. I do have to say that it is much more effective on my lower back, but I still get some relief to my neck as well. The decompression is so relieving and allows for significantly freer movement for subsequent stretches, which in turn provides even more relief.
As for the product's quality and ease of assembly, they are top grade as well. I am 6'02", 210 pounds and I don't even come close to stressing this machine out. It was easily assembled (25 minutes), and is quite portable given it's operational size. The weight is quite manageable. I'm seriously considering buying another unit for my work place, that is how addicted to the Teeter I have become.
Finally, the Teeter is actually very fun. Besides the decompression benefit, you can work on your balance and your core on this machine. Watch the video, it is worthwhile.
Happy hanging!"
Happy hanging!"
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Review 44 for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
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bammer
Location:Portland, OR
Date:August 16, 2010
Glad I took the plunge
Pros: quality construction, expandable to other additional pieces for it
Cons: ankles are a little sore the first few times, a little pricey but worth it
Model Number: 550i
"Being a PT it made sense that traction would help the back, especially out of your own home. I had been to an osteopath for some back issues that never did quite resolve. This is a quality product, remember though, it does not replace diet and exercise on a regular basis. I have used it about a week now and am pleasantly pleased. I am hypo-mobile and it also helps my neck ROM. Doing abdominal crunches on this are killer. My dog also finds it amusing when I am on it."
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Review 45 for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
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CWilliams
Date:August 7, 2010
GREAT product
Pros: works as promised, sturdy
Cons: assembly is a little tricky but can be managed.
"I could tell the Teeter was going to work for me after my first use! Don't wait buy this product if you have back problems or would just like to feel better in general."
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Review 46 for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
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kulchak
Location:Boise, Idaho
Date:July 28, 2010
Solid
Pros: easy assembly, light wieght, sturdy, easy to use
Model Number: Teeter Hang-ups 550
"The assembly instructions were easy to follow if you read them slowly. Take your time and it assembles very easily. It ships in two boxes. The smaller box has the curved handles you see in the pictures. Make sure you use these until you get familiar with shifting your weight to flip it upright. Trust me, I hung upside down and struggled to get upright because i did not have it adjusted properly. If you have the curved handles its easy to pull yourself upright even if you do not have it properly adjusted. There are three settings depending upon your weight and height that if set properly flipping back up is easy.
Once assembled it does exactly what it should do. Flips you upside down. Wee!
Its very stable and you feel secure. There is a safety strap that keeps it from going completely inverted. Try it at that level first until you are comfortable with the flipping back up process.
Its very stable and you feel secure. There is a safety strap that keeps it from going completely inverted. Try it at that level first until you are comfortable with the flipping back up process.
I have had a bad back for about 10 months now and this really helped. I use it for 3-6 minutes before I go to work and the same when I get home. The video provides some ideas for exercising with it. For right now I like the relief it gives my back."
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Review 47 for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
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Marcelo
Location:Bay Area
Date:July 27, 2010
Fantastic
Model Number: Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550 Inversion Table
"Before I bought this I did much research, I was very immpress with the reviews of the Costco site and I decided to try it.
I get about a headache a week and my back always feels compressed..
I've been using this machine once or twice a day since I got it and no headaches or back pain since.
It was easier to put together than what I though and I have to say that it is very well made.
Try it and if you don't like it just return it."
I get about a headache a week and my back always feels compressed..
I've been using this machine once or twice a day since I got it and no headaches or back pain since.
It was easier to put together than what I though and I have to say that it is very well made.
Try it and if you don't like it just return it."
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Review 48 for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
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Keggar
Location:Newberg, OR
Date:July 20, 2010
Great Product
Pros: high quality
Cons: a little pricey
Model Number: EP-550+
"I have used it for a couple of weeks and can notice a difference. Very good quality, lives up to expectations."
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Review 49 for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
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AeroKing
Location:Arizona
Date:July 7, 2010
Happy With Purchase
Pros: design and build quality
Cons: ankle clamps are not comfortable for me.
Model Number: EP 550+
"I have been using this inversion table for about one week and these are my initial impressions.
The design and build quality on this device are impressive.
The improvement in back pain has been very gradual. At first, my stomach and back muscles were so tight that they would not allow my spine to decompress.They are gradually beginning to stretch with continued use of the table. I foulnd that while using the strap that limits the inversion to about 60 degrees was good for a few days to get used to using the machine and the sensation of inversion, the only way I could really get my tight back to stretch out was to remove the strap and go fully inverted. That was a big difference and improvement for me.
The only negative for me has been the ankle clamps, which I found to be uncomfortable despite of the all the padding. This may be a function of the shape of my legs, rather than a fault of the device. I purchased the optional boots elsewhere and I wish Costco had carried these. The boots are indeed more comfortable for me, although not totally so. I have very large calf muscles that may be impeding the ability to get the proper adjustment for comfortable fit. That being the case, the help that the device is giving my back is worth the problem with the boots. A small negative with the boots is that, unlike the built-in ankle clamps that come with the table, you must put them on in order to use the machine. It was most convenient to use the built-in clamps because you are able to just walk up the the table and get on with any fuss.
While the EP-550+ is not cheap, I find it to be well worth the money. The quality of this machine should provide many years of trouble-free use. Highly recommended."
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Review 50 for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
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Debivee
Location:Waterloo, IL
Date:July 2, 2010
Worth a try
Cons: not easy to understand the assembly directions.
Model Number: EP-550+
"I have no experience with inversion tables, but bought this one to replace the spinal decompression I have been receiving (and paying for) at the chiropractors. I think it will do the trick and relieve my back pain, combined with all the other good things I should do for a healthy back. The directions for assembly were not very clear and it took 3 of us to understand what needed to be done. The foot/ankle assembly is difficult to operate and I make sure that someone is around to help me just in case I can't release my feet/ankles (it hasn't happened) but you never know. Is this any better than any other table? I don't know, but think this make and model is worth a try!"
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Review 51 for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
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Netties
Location:Cleveland, Ohio
Date:June 23, 2010
Great purchase
"I was happy with the product. It supports my husband who is 240 lbs. with no problem at all. He has herniated discs and arthritis. He feels like he can get a good stretch by using the inversion table."
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Review 52 for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
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BJCSW
Location:Seattle, wa
Date:June 21, 2010
Pain free after 5min.
Model Number: EP 550
"I spent 6months in painful physical therapy
That really did not relieve my leg pain which was caused by a pinched nerve in my back. The first time I used the inversion table for 5min. The pain was gone. It has bee 2 month and still no pain.
I use it every other day for 5 to 10 minutes."
That really did not relieve my leg pain which was caused by a pinched nerve in my back. The first time I used the inversion table for 5min. The pain was gone. It has bee 2 month and still no pain.
I use it every other day for 5 to 10 minutes."
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Review 53 for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
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Bhilley
Location:Joshua, TX
Date:May 19, 2010
Great Purchase!
Model Number: Teeter F550 +
"I purchased this Teeter Hang Up 550+ for my husband. He has compressed discs in his back. It has made a world of difference for him. He is 6'5" and weights around 270 and it holds him with no problem. Before he got this he could hardly stand up straight and now he's just like new. He hangs on this about 5 minutes 2 or 3 times a day for maintenance. He does concrete work so his back takes a pounding. Highly recommend this! He loves the handles on the 550 + that Costco offers. Very easy to manage by yourself. Money well spent!"
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Review 54 for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
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OnTheMark
Location:San Jose, CA
Date:May 3, 2010
Very Nice Inversion Table
Pros: feels great to use daily
Model Number: EP-550+
"The product was easy to assmeble, directions were great, it worked as advertised first time."
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Review 55 for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
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Webstertiums
Location:Scandia, MN
Date:April 21, 2010
Works great for low back pain, sciatica
Pros: well built very stable, folds for storage, relieves low back pain, can reduce # of chiropractor visits, easily change settings for multiple users, easy to control recline angle
Cons: ankle release may require assistance, may require assistance for assembly due to weight
Model Number: 550 plus package
"This product has been very effective in relieving my lower back pain due to bulging discs and sciatica. It does not eliminate my trips to the chiropractor for other issues (like my upper back and neck), but it has reduced visits from several a month to about once every 4-6 weeks. It has all but eliminated my need for pain meds, and greatly hastened recovery from painful nerves in my lower back, hip, and thigh.
I first tried this table because I found relief at physical therapy with a traction machine. I correctly guessed that this table would be similarly effective, although the Teeter is much cheaper and more convenient! It was usually a two week wait to get in to see the physical therapist. The table is available whenever I need it and it cost less than just one visit to PT.
When I first got the table I was in a lot of pain. I used the table a couple of times a day, every day for a couple of weeks. I have gradually reduced use of it as the problem has improved. I now use the table once a week or less, as needed.
The 550 is a very stable and well-built. It is also a bit heavy, which might require assistance in assembly, depending on the problem with your back.The weight of the unassembled table in the box is one reason I ordered from Costco.com. It was delivered to my door, but I had the option of returning it to a Costco store if the item proved unsatisfactory. I determined that return shipping to other sellers could run close to $100.
One should also be aware that it can be difficult to unfasten the ankle clamp on the 550 if you have trouble bending over. Having someone nearby to assist with releasing your ankles may be necessary.
Overall, I highly recommend this product. It has worked very well for me and I am very happy with it."
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Review 56 for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
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BILEE
Location:VENTURA COUNTY, CALIF.
Date:April 10, 2010
RESULTS ARE AS ADVERTISED
Pros: ease of assembly quality of materials + results
Cons: nothing yet
Model Number: EP550
"MY WIFE AND I SUFFER WITH LOW BACK PAIN. WE HAVE TRIED OTHER BACK RELIEF PRODUCTS, WITH LIMITED SUCCESS, SUCH AS THE "BACK2LIFE" MACHINE.
THE TEETER WAS EASY TO ASSEMBLE, AND POSITIVE RESULTS WERE ALMOST IMMEDIATE. WE HAVE HAD IT 2 WEEKS NOW, AND HAVE INCREASED THE TIME AND DEGREE OF ANGLE, AND CONTINUE TO FEEL ALMOST TOTAL RELIEF FROM THE LOWER BACK PAIN. WE USE IT ABOUT 2-3 TIMES A DAY FOR 5-7 MINUTES."
THE TEETER WAS EASY TO ASSEMBLE, AND POSITIVE RESULTS WERE ALMOST IMMEDIATE. WE HAVE HAD IT 2 WEEKS NOW, AND HAVE INCREASED THE TIME AND DEGREE OF ANGLE, AND CONTINUE TO FEEL ALMOST TOTAL RELIEF FROM THE LOWER BACK PAIN. WE USE IT ABOUT 2-3 TIMES A DAY FOR 5-7 MINUTES."
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Review 57 for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
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bobcatpilot
Location:Amherst, OH
Date:March 15, 2010
GREAT for Sciatica
Model Number: EP-550+
"I always laughed at the commercials for Teeter Hang-Ups, but I am sooo glad I ordered one of these. It came quick from Costco, assembled easily, and had good instructions (paper & DVD) for use.
I have had severe sciatic pain in my left leg for 3 months. This gives me immediate relief. The bad news is the relief is only temporary. However, if you've experienced sciatica, you'll know that even temporary relief is awesome.
The design, construction, and function of this machine is great. My only complaint is the foot clamping system. It is hard to bend over to lock yourself in if you have a bad back. I also find the "OVER EZ" handles that come with this set-up aren't needed if you set-up the Teeter for your correct height.
As cheesy as the infomercials can be, this is the real deal! I love it!"
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Review 58 for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
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SoChi
Location:So Calif
Date:February 23, 2010
Great Item
Model Number: 311696
"I am really impressed with the quality of this item. It was easy to assemble and adjust the settings for my weight and hight. I have just started to use it daily and cannot comment on any back related results as yet."
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Review 59 for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
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vbinnc
Location:North Carolina
Date:February 23, 2010
Very Satisfied
Pros: structural integrity, ease of use
Cons: none i can see
Model Number: Teeter Hang Ups EP-550+ Inversion Table
"I have been using the Teeter Hang Up for more than a month. I felt improvement in mobility, in both my neck and my back, immediately. When I say immediately, I mean, the very first time I used the apparatus. At just shy of 300 lbs. I can vouch for its structural integrity. However, I have not yet and maybe never will, achieve full inversion. I'm not sure it's really necessary. I do know, I feel much better in the short time I have been using the device. Good luck!"
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Review 60 for Teeter Hang Ups® EP-550+ Inversion Table
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Dubie
Location:Mukilteo, WA
Date:February 1, 2010
Does What is Advertised
Pros: well built sturdy design
Cons: small hard to reach ankle release mechanism
Model Number: Teeter Hang-ups EP-550
"The product arrived on time, assembled easily (a little unwieldly) and instructions were spot on. This is a quality machine, well built and beautiful . The video was helpful. This machine eliminates my back pain when I use it regularly. It is fun, relaxing, and feels great. Even better is how you feel after you "hang". Only one MAJOR DESIGN FLAW... that forced me to return the machine to the warehouse and purchase the cheaper, Invertalign table. ..A simple thing. Look carefully at the picture of this machine. Where your ankles are secured is a small spring loaded t-handle that you must pull and hold out untill the bar locks into the most secure position. Okay folks, I am guessing that you are considering this machine for a bad back bending over equals PAIN...well reaching down for this handle to get in and secure your feet is esentially touching your toes, and while doing that, pulling against the spring loaded mechanism. I got around this by using a crowbar. That solution is clumsy and ineffective. I called the Teeter Company to discuss a solution to this...and they told me that " I bought the wrong machine". You know what? They were right! I returned it and purchased the warehouse model with a much better ankle lock mechanism... If you have a bad back i urge you to try one of these machines but If you like the look of this machine, try bending down touch, your toes and pull on a spring first. If THAT doesn't hurt you, this one is the best for the money."
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