The 7 Best Inversion Tables Of 2023 For Immediate Muscle Relief

This inversion table is top of the line and is registered by the FDA as a Class 1 medical device indicated to treat back pain (along with muscle tension, herniated disc, sciatica, muscle spasms, and other conditions). While the bed itself is well made and easy to use, it's the accessories that make it our No. 1 pick for back pain. The brand also offers a free app with guided tutorials and sessions, including the Healthy Back and Body Series.

The table comes with eight adjustable, removable acupressure nodes for trigger-point relief and a lumbar bridge with an adjustable arch that allows for deeper lower-back traction. For $20 more you can add a detachable, padded cushion to the table's ComforTrak bed—which we strongly suggest you do, as it will make all the difference in the comfort of your table.

There are hand grips at the top of the frame (or bottom, depending on your position) that allow for further stretching and decompression, and you can use the tether system to set the table at 15, 30, or 60 degrees, or choose to customize the angle. With the table's precision balancing system, you're able to lock it into place while in your full inversion and then use the controlled rotation to return to an upright position.

"Trust the experts when they say you'll feel the benefits of a good inversion table right away. I've used this one a number of times in a PT's office, and I absolutely noticed an impact. I was hesitant to get upside down at first, but the locks do feel very secure. While in the chair, I feel a juicy stretching sensation, and immediate relief in my lower back specifically. Plus, the acupressure nodes are an added bonus. I'd use this daily if I had one at home." —Carleigh Ferrante, commerce editor

From the same brand, this table is also registered with the FDA as Class 1 medical devices indicated to treat sciatica along with back pain, herniated discs, muscle tension, and several other conditions. Out of all the brand's models, this is the most deluxe (and the most expensive). It has many of the same features as the Teeter EP-560 Ltd. (acupressure nodes, an adjustable lumbar bridge, hand grips at the top of the frame), with a few additional benefits that make it a good choice if you have sciatica.

The ankle grips have a wrap-around design that helps you feel safe and secure, and they're lined in a comfortable foam. What sets this chair apart most is the longer ankle lock handle, which can be controlled by the push of a button. The lever makes it easy to lock and unlock, without needing to bend over and reach. There's also a secondary gravity-activated lock that will set into place as you rotate into your inversion, as a precautionary safety measure.

Like the EP-560, this bed allows you to lock out in full inversion and use controlled rotation to return to an upright position but adds on an eight-point floating suspension system that lifts the bed off the frame for additional flexion. It uses a pre-marked tether system instead of a lock and pin, so you can set the table at a 15-, 30-, or 60-degree angle or customize to the degree you prefer. Not sure where to begin? Download the brand's free app and you'll have access to a ton of tutorials, how-to videos, and guided inversion sessions.

Another highly rated pick, this table has a 4.7 overall rating on Amazon, with a good chunk of reviews mentioning sciatica. One person writes, "About two months ago for the first time in my life I had a bout of sciatica. I couldn't find relief no matter how I sat or lay down. By chance this table was on sale and I ordered it. I religiously lay in it for five minutes a day. maybe two or three times, if I feel my back getting tight. These are the facts. I haven't had another sciatic nerve spasm. I haven't had any severe back pain in close to two months."

Those with literal pains in the neck will appreciate the cushy, adjustable padded headrest, along with the 3-inch ergonomically contoured backrest this model offers. It''s complete with a vibration and heat therapeutic massage pad that can be adjusted using a handheld control—no turning or stretching of the neck is necessary to reach it.

If you've struggled with ankle supports in the past, the triple safety ankle locking system will give you peace of mind. It uses a primary lock, twist lock, and automatic safety lock for added security. There are also extended hand grips and a tether system to adjust the table angles.

This table doesn't have a ton of reviews yet, but it does have nearly 100 five-star ratings on Amazon, and a 4.3 overall rating. The negative feedback seems to primarily be about shipping, but there are dozens of rave reviews mentioning the product's quality and effectiveness—particularly in relieving back pain. "Be prepared for back pain relief in a comfortable way. Do use this product, it works," one reviewer sums it up.

At just under $120, this table offers a great value for those who are on a budget or simply want to dip their toe in the water. That said, with an adjustable headrest, height setting, and footrest designed for individualized comfort, it offers all the basic customization features you might want.

A six-angle pin system lets you adjust the table's angle into six different positions without dismounting from it. There's also a reversible ankle-holding system with foam rollers and U-shaped holders that can be switched to the front or the back, depending on user preference.

This table is an Amazon bestseller, with nearly 30,000 five-star ratings—and you know those Amazon shoppers don't sugarcoat their feedback. There are a ton of in-depth reviews detailing how this inversion table has alleviated people's pain. One reviewer with chronic back pain writes, "4 months later I have almost zero pain in my back and this must be the best thing I've ever gotten on Amazon. I only say I have 'almost' zero pain because it does come and go depending on the humidity for me. But whenever I feel it trying to get inflamed, I use it immediately. And it works!!! Every time!!"

Although the table can be folded, a few people say it's bulky to store—and some reviewers do complain about difficulties with assembly. If this is a concern for you, we recommend buying it assembled for an additional fee.

It may be no-frills, but this table gets the job done. The space-saving design can be folded in half and locked into place for easy storage, and the table itself weighs only 46 pounds—much less than most of the others. The table bed is made of memory-style foam, and there's also an adjustable lumbar pad that can be removed and used anywhere.

It has a height selector rod and a rear adjustment bar that make it easy to select the angle you want. Choose from a 20-, 40-, 60-, or 90-degree rotation, and use the ankle locks to secure yourself into place. While a lot of foldable inversion tables are flimsy, this one feels sturdy and durable.

With thousands of reviews and an overall rating of 4.6 out of five, this inversion table gets a lot of love on Amazon. "Don't let the low price fool you," one person says. "This is a well-designed, well-manufactured, well-packaged inversion table. The completed unit takes up less room than I thought it would. I once had a more expensive inversion table that was considerably larger, for no good reason. This one is conveniently smaller."

While most beds accommodate users up to 300 pounds, this model has a heavy-duty bed and a steel frame that will support up to 350 pounds of weight. The table bed is bigger than most and boasts a unique memory-foam 3D design designed to prevent slipping.

Everything about the table is sturdy. It has quadruple protection precautions, so you can feel safe and at ease while you're using it. The four-position inversion lock is located on the side of the handlebars and is incredibly easy to reach. The ankle supports can also be locked into place via a long lever. Like many other tables, this one can be positioned at a 20-, 40-, 60-, or 90-degree inversion position.

While there are complaints about the packaging, the feedback for this inversion table is primarily positive, and it has a 4.5 out of five-star rating overall on Amazon. One shopper writes, "I am 6'2" and I have started to have back pain due to compression of my lower spine. I have always looked at inversion tables because they made sense to me of reversing the compression. Each inversion table I looked at looked flimsy and might break during use. I feel very reassured using the Harison inversion table. This is very sturdy and not at all flimsy. It is built to use for a long time."

Some inversion tables are not the most comfortable in the ankle grips, but this table uses a different material and design than the typical foam. The "airsoft technology" directs airflow into cushioned chambers to distribute pressure around the ankles. The double-ratchet ankle-locking system allows you to adjust the tightness of the ankle chambers and has a handle so it's easy.

There are four different inversion angles (20, 40, 60, and 90 degrees), which are selected using a lock and pin. As an added bonus, there's an adjustable vibration and heat therapeutic massage lumbar support pad. Reviewers also like that it's easy to assemble.

There are a ton of great reviews for this inversion table, and it has a 4.6 rating overall. One person notes, "My wife loves the comfort of the ankle/heel closure. We both like the preset position pin options, and all the adjustments for height, angle of inversion, and ankle clamp are easy and secure. We can recommend this machine."