Teeter ep-560 Review

Back pain is a common problem, affecting as many eight out of ten adults. There are lots of causes, including poor posture, weak core muscles, accidents, and sports injuries. However, whatever the cause, back pain can be debilitating and hard to treat. After all, it’s not like you can wear a support bandage for your back like you can for a painful knee.

In some situations, back pain suffers face surgery to alleviate their pain, but all surgeries come with a risk and are not always successful. Pain medications are also a common solution, but they only address the symptoms and not the cause. Long-term pain med use can cause health problems, including liver, kidney, stomach problems, and even addiction.

One popular back pain solution is inversion therapy. This involves hanging from your ankles to reverse the effects of gravity, albeit temporarily. Inversion therapy helps unload your spine, increases the space between the vertebrae and intervertebral discs, improves circulation, stretches muscles, and helps reduce pressure and tension.

In studies, inversion therapy has been shown to be an effective way to alleviate some types of back pain and, for some sufferers, meant they didn’t need to undergo surgery.

The Teeter ep-560 is an inversion table designed to make getting and hanging upside down as easy as possible.

Teeter ep-560 Review

Key Features

The Teeter ep-560 is a premium inversion table loaded with handy features. It’s designed to be comfortable, easy to use, and effective. The main key features of the Teeter ep-560 inversion table are:

• Eight moveable, removable acupressure nodules
• Padded ankle restraints
• Contoured bed
• Removable, comfortable head/neck pillow
• Removable, adjustable lumbar pad
• Wrap-round padded ankle cuffs
• Precision rotation mechanism
• Foldable for easy storage
• Heavy-duty steel frame
• Built-in grips for rotation and increased decompression

Dimensions and Specifications

The Teeter ep-560 inversion table is built to last. It’s quite big and heavy, but that means it can support most users with ease and without wobbling. This is a very robust inversion table, so you can relax completely, knowing it will hold you securely and comfortably in place.

The dimensions and specifications of the Teeter ep-560 inversion table are:

Height – 84 inches

Width – 28.8 inches

Weight – 60 lbs.

Weight capacity – 300 lbs.

Height range – 4’ 8” to 6’ 6”

Inversion Table Design

Teeter has been making inversion tables for over 35 years. With this kind of pedigree, it’s not surprising that the Teeter ep-560 inversion table is one of the few inversion tables approved by the FDA for the treatment of back pain.

Built on a strong and stable steel A-frame, the Teeter ep-560 inversion table is designed to provide relief from a range of back conditions, including sciatica, muscle spasms, herniated disc, and muscle spasms.

The contoured backrest provides support and comfort when you are using this inversion table at shallow angles. The removable/adjustable acupressure nodules can help reduce muscle tension, providing another way to relieve your back pain. There is also a lumbar and neck cushion for enhanced comfort.

Once you are fully upside down, the padded ankle pads support your weight with ease. Some inversion tables have lightly padded ankle grips, making them less than comfortable. That’s a real drawback if you want to invert for more than just a few minutes.

The ankle pads on the Teeter ep-560 inversion table are thick and comfortable. This means you can invert without pain and relax completely.

Ease of Use

The Teeter ep-560 table works like most inversion tables. Stand on the foot bars and secure your feet in place with the padded ankle cuffs.

Next, release the locking mechanism that prevents accidental inversion and raise your arms. This shifts your center of gravity and tips you backward.

The table will stop tilting when you reach the pre-set angle or hang you completely upside down as preferred.

This inversion table is so well balanced that all you need is a slight arm movement to change your position. There is no danger that you’ll get stuck upside down. Once you are inverted, there are handles to grab so you can rotate your spine or increase decompression. You can also use the Teeter ep-560 inversion table for abdominal exercises.

The Teeter ep-560 inversion table is foldable, and you can put it away between uses. It folds flat so that you can slide it under a bed or put it in a tall closet to save space.

Drawbacks

The Teeter ep-560 inversion table is a premium quality product that’s easy to use and built to provide many years of trouble-free use.

Approved by the FDA, and with a 35-year manufacturing history, very few inversion tables come close to the Teeter ep-560.

That said, there are a couple of drawbacks to consider before buying this product:

Price: The Teeter ep-560 is one of the best inversion tables around, and its price reflects this. If you want an inversion table for occasional use, you may not need to spend so much money. But, if you expect to use your table daily and for longer than a couple of minutes at a time, you’ll probably appreciate the extra features you are paying for.

Weight: 60 lbs. is quite heavy. The weight won’t matter much during use, but if you want to move or put your inversion table away, that weight could be an issue. This inversion table is not very portable. However, that weight is a testament to the impressive build quality and strength of this product.

Size: The Teeter ep-560 inversion table can support up to 300lbs, and this is reflected in its size. While this table IS adjustable for shorter users, it’s pretty big and takes up a lot of space. If you are an apartment dweller, shorter than average, or just want a compact inversion table, this product may be too big.

Assembly

The Teeter ep-560 inversion table comes dissembled, but it’s very easy to put together. There are five steps, and most users report that they put their inversion table up in less than 30 minutes.

However, because of the weight, most people also said that this was a job best done by two people. Full instructions and all necessary tools are provided in the flat-pack box.

Warranty

As you’d expect with a premium product like the Teeter ep-560 inversion table, this product is backed by a very comprehensive warranty. You can buy with complete confidence knowing your Teeter ep-560 inversion table is covered by a 5-year parts and labor warranty, as well as a 30-day money-back guarantee if you are in any way unhappy with your purchase.

Bottom Line

Back pain is no one’s idea of fun. It can vary from mildly annoying to completely debilitating and is one of the most common causes of work absenteeism. Affecting 80% of adults, back pain costs the economy billions of dollars and can have a massive impact on quality of life.

The good news is that, in some instances, and with support from your doctor, you may be able to relieve your back pain with inversion therapy. The Teeter ep-560 inversion table is strong, stable, comfortable, and easy to use. Backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty, it’s one of the few tables approved by the FDA for the treatment of back pain.

This is a big inversion table, and it’s a little on the heavy side too. So, while it IS foldable for storage, that may not be possible for some users. If you are looking for an inversion table for regular use and that will provide many years of reliable service, the Teeter ep-560 inversion table is a worthy contender.