Today, we will be reviewing one of the most talked-about inversion tables in the market, the Teeter FitSpine X3.
We will be answering ALL of your questions, plus breaking down its unique features in this Teeter FitSpine X3 Inversion Table Review, so hang in there!
If you are on the lookout for an inversion table that:
Then, the Teeter FitSpine X3 is the ONE GREAT ANSWER to your back problems.
The product takes back pain relief to another level with acupressure nodes and a flexible backrest that moves as you stretch.
Although it is on the pricier side, it comes with many easy customizable features not available in the FitSpine X2, such as the user height adjustment and ankle cups for an ergonomic fit.
Together with its top-quality heat-treated steel frame, this piece of inversion table will last you for YEARS.
Join thousands of people who have found natural relief with Teeter FitSpine X3 Inversion Table.
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Overview
Teeter FitSpine X3 Inversion Table has your back. No, literally, it does.
The product is one of the few inversion tables with an excellent five-star rating and takes back pain relief to the NEXT level.
With top-of-the-line engineering, Teeter FitSpine X3 Inversion Table is equipped with an EZ ankle support system, EZ stretch traction handles, stretch max handles, an 8-point floating suspension system, and a flexible backrest that moves whenever you stretch.
The table also comes complete with accessories for superior backrest support, such as the lumbar bridge and acupressure nodes.
And the best part about it? Teeter is the ONLY inversion table on the market that’s FDA-Registered as a Class-1 medical device, which means it IS the gold standard among inversion tables.
Who Is It Designed For?
Teeter FitSpine X3 Inversion Table is designed for people who suffer from chronic back pain, sciatica, and scoliosis.
Or those who experience:
BUT you didn’t hear this from us. This list came from and is approved by the FDA for medical treatment.
Now, if you do not fall under any of the categories but instead have a nasty crick on your neck that stubbornly refuses to go away, whether it is from sitting behind the desk all day or hours of playing sports, then Teeter FitSpine X3 will help.
The product enhances inversion therapy recommended by physical therapists to reduce pain in the neck, ankle, & back, increase flexibility, and prevent the need to go into spinal surgery.
By hanging upside down, the Teeter inversion table takes the weight off your spine. It relieves pressure on your nerves―all without having to worry about falling, slipping, or being uncomfortable.
Everything There Is to Know About Teeter FitSpine X3
Product Specs
Teeter FitSpine X3 Inversion Table Key Features
The Teeter FitSpine X3 is loaded with features that make it safe, comfortable, and fully functional. Here is a thorough breakdown of everything the inversion table has to offer!
Ergonomic Design
If you are seriously considering getting an inversion table, you are better off finding one that is easy to use, fits like a glove and is built for maximum benefits.
Luckily, Teeter FitSpine X3 Inversion Table ticks all the boxes.
One of the things that we really love about Teeter inversion tables is their ergonomic design―from their table bed down to their superior backrest.
The inversion table is equipped with a FitSpine Bed that is firm yet comfortable.
While it is not as soft nor as padded as other inversion tables, the unique track design of the FitSpine Bed provides the BEST support by decompressing the spine and letting you stretch.
For those with back conditions, this is the perfect match! Unlike padded memory foam, the FitSpine Bed does NOT let your body sink but instead serves as a sturdy backrest.
Backrest Flexibility
In addition, the FlexTech Bed also uses an 8-point floating suspension system, which means that the bed is designed to flex with your movements.
You can stretch from side to side without any problems because the bed will move with you.
Having this kind of flexibility makes ALL the difference when it comes to your comfort. As persons who have had previous experiences with inversion tables, we’re telling you: you will be MORE than glad for this feature!
Instead of lifting your body weight off the table to stretch, the bed will do the work for you. And Teeter is the ONLY inversion table manufacturer that offers this cool feature.
The ergonomic design of the Teeter inversion tables combines the benefits of a rigid bed and flexible support to relieve back, neck, and muscle pain.
Overall, the table’s backrest is comfortable, breathable, and flexible, making it one of the product’s stand-out traits.
Accessories
Because hours of grueling sports training can strain one’s muscles, the inversion table comes complete with value-adding accessories.
The Teeter FitSpine X3 Inversion Table pack includes acupressure nodes and a lumbar bridge that you can place at the backrest or wherever you need them to be for customized pressure point relief.
They come in handy when you have an extra knot on your back or a stiff neck.
Place the acupressure nodes at the sweet spot to get yourself added relief for muscle discomfort and release painful muscle tension.
It’s a great way to unwind and relax after an intense workout session or after a long day cooped up in office work!
What’s more, the acupressure nodes are adjustable and removable. Very convenient.
Deluxe EZ-Reach Ankle Locking System
To lock you in place and prevent any disasters from happening while you are using the inversion table, Teeter FitSpine X3 is fully equipped with an EZ-Reach Ankle Locking System.
What does it do?
The EZ Reach ankle lock allows you to make micro-adjustments to tighten the ankle lock handle WITHOUT needing to bend over and break your back.
Because the ankle handle is extra-long, it’s ideal for people who suffer from back conditions and degenerative disc disease.
If you are a worrywart, here is a little something that will give you peace of mind: the EZ Reach ankle lock system includes a secondary gravity-activated lock that engages as soon as you rotate into inversion.
So, there is ABSOLUTELY no need to worry about fall-outs! Safety is assured with Teeter.
Ankle Support System
We are not gonna lie. By far, Teeter inversion tables have the BEST ankle support system that we’ve tried.
And FitSpine X3 is no exception.
The inversion table comes with Ergo-Embrace Supports as ankle cups for an ergonomic fit. They are engineered to perfectly mold into the shape of your legs and ankles for premium comfort.
The ankle cups are made out of soft and very thick foam liners that offer excellent support as you are inverted.
The most important part? The ankle cups are ultra-cozy. It works well since it does not put TOO much pressure on your feet or ankles, as it does its job of making sure you are safe and secured.
Among other things, another stand-out feature of the FitSpine X3 is its Ankle Comfort Dial. It lets you adjust the tightness of the ankle cups for a better-customized fit.
Likewise, the footbed can also be modified. ONLY Teeter offers an adjustable boarding platform that can rotate to a high or low setting, depending on your height.
EZ-Stretch Traction Handles
The EZ stretch traction handles are a nice addition to the cool specs that Teeter FitSpine X3 Inversion Table includes.
The FitSpine X3 already does an excellent job of taking pressure off the spine and distributing weight evenly, but the EZ stretch traction handles to take it to another level.
The EZ stretch traction handles allow for greater control. What do we mean?
Think of the traction handles as the settings of a treadmill, where you can change the level of intensity of your workout. The same goes when it comes to the EZ stretch traction handles.
With its grip-and-stretch handhold/ handle for the ultimate comfort, you can easily use it to decompress and realign your stretches at EVERY inversion angle.
Stretch Max Handles
The stretch max handles, another bonus that comes with the Teeter inversion table, let you get away with the best twists and turns.
As you lay flat on the FitSpine X3, you can use the stretch max handles to leverage your arms manually.
This feature is perfect for those in need of a good stretch. Just apply slight pressure to the handle, and you will receive additional decompression.
To put it another way, the stretch max handles will give you the MOST muscle-relaxing stretches, like a cat with its back lazily sprawled against the living room floor. (You get the image, right?)
The Stretch Max Handles can also help you return upright if you need to.
Precise Rotation
The inversion table was designed with various kinds of back pain conditions in mind, which is why the Teeter FitSpine X3 is fully equipped with an adjustable tether strap.
For newbies hearing this for the first time, it only means that your inversion is NOT confined and limited to a 20, 40, and 60 degrees rotation.
The inversion table comes with angle markers and pre-set rotations, so you can easily use it to select any angle you want to invert to and set the pin in place. There is no need to do the math and bust out your ruler!
Personally, we found this feature quite useful, especially when we were recovering from a back injury. How so?
Back when COVID19 was at its peak, a.k.a. 2020, we suffered from herniated discs and had to undergo inversion therapy recommended by the physical therapist.
Of course, when you are injured, it is close to impossible to do strenuous activities, much less invert yourself to 40 to 60 degrees.
HOWEVER, with the adjustable tether straps, we slowly increased our rotation angle in small increments until fully recovered.
This might not be an issue to many people, but having an adjustable tether strap is a HUGE help for someone who wants to take it slow and recover in the BEST way possible.
It is an advantage over the pushpin system because you will always get the angle you want and the relief you need―the perks of the precision balancing feature.
Full-Inversion Option
By now, you probably have a good idea of the Teeter quality.
Well, here is another unique feature of the inversion table. It is the ONLY inversion table in the market that can rotate you to a full 90 degrees with the option of a secure lock-out.
Like most high-quality tables for inversion, the product can accommodate the needs of professional athletes and fitness gurus at a 90-degree full inversion.
Storage
Lastly, the finishing touch and the cherry on top of the Teeter FitSpine X3 is its foldable feature. Trust us; you WILL thank Teeter for this. Why?
To be 100% honest, storing the inversion table is NOT an EASY task, and this goes out to ALL the inversion tables there are―not just the FitSpine X3.
Because the body is big and bulky, they are not something you can easily stash away inside your spare closet or underneath your bed.
Luckily, FitSpine X3 Inversion Table features a foldable option.
When not in use, simply rotate the bed all the way around and fold it into the table’s feet. It is super fast and easy and saves you time from completely disassembling and reassembling again.
Once folded, you can either store it in the tiniest corner of the room or make it stand upright against the wall. If you want to use it, just whip it out, use the handles, and unfold the table―WITHOUT any hassle.
The Teeter FitSpine X3 Inversion Table is a space-saver!
How Does the Teeter FitSpine X3 Inversion Table Work?
With all its useful features, how do you efficiently use the inversion table?
We all know that the inversion table flips you upside down to provide instant back pain relief, but aside from that, what else can it offer?
Well, there is only one obvious answer here: MORE STRETCH.
While most tables for inversion cover the basics, Teeter FitSpine X3 ups them all.
Besides the neat accessories such as the acupressure nodes and the stretch max handle, the table comes with a FREE inversion coaching app and DVD.
You can get the best inversion coaching from the comforts of your own home. Just download the Teeter Move App, and you are pretty much all set!
For beginners, here is a step-by-step instruction on how to maximize the use of the FitSpine X3!
Step 1: Pre-Sets, Ankle Adjustments, & Acupressure Nodes
The first thing you will need to do is to adjust the lock on the ankle and the inversion angle.
If it is your first time using an inversion table, it is best to start out at a lower angle between 20 to 30 degrees. This angle lets you experience the mild effects of inversion therapy:
And don’t forget your accessories!
Depending on the extent of your back pain, you can add the acupressure nodes for extra relief.
Step 2: User Height Adjustment
Whether you are five feet small or six feet tall, FitSpine X3 is a good fit.
One of our favorite features of the inversion table is you can easily adjust the height.
The table has an easily marked tube for you to set according to your height. In between, you can make micro-adjustments for a better fit. Use the handle to navigate your arm in and out of the inversion.
The Teeter FitSpine X3 can accommodate people as tall as 4 ft 8 in. to 6 ft 6 in and with a total body weight of 300 lb maximum. If you are taller than this, you will need to be on the lookout for bigger inversion tables that can fit your needs.
Step 3: Inversion Coaching
It is finally time to bring out your smartphone and download the coaching app.
The TeeterMoveTM app lets you access beginner’s guides, varieties of inversion sessions, and goal-specific classes to help you on your road to recovery. It also includes helpful tips from Roger Teeter himself.
BUT it is more than just a workout tutorial you watch on the screen.
The TeeterMoveTM app also enables users to track their progress and see how the inversion table helps their fitness, mobility, health, and pain relief―similar to a Fitbit.
We’ve added this to our daily routine, and we can honestly say it makes ALL the difference! Gone are the days when you are at a loss at what to do.
For newbies, the bonus app is a great way to maximize the FitSpine X3 Inversion Table.
How Safe Is the Teeter FitSpine X3 Inversion Table?
One of the most important things to consider when buying an inversion table is safety. And, there is no other inversion table manufacturer that has better certification than Teeter.
Every Teeter inversion table is stamped with approval from the Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
The UL standard tests for safety features like table endurance and quality to prevent consumer injuries. And earning that certification is no easy feat:
The tables are put through 30,000 simulated use cycles at the maximum rated user weight and their locking functions and handles are tested to withstand 30,000 rotations.
Now, that is what you call top-quality manufacturing!
Apart from passing the UL certification, the frame of the inversion table is made out of 11-gauge HEAT-TREATED STEEL to support and hold up to a maximum weight of 300 lb, without shaking or budging.
The whole thing weighs about 69 lb, adding to its solid build.
Its quality construction and flawless engineering are what make the FitSpine X3 a safe, sturdy, and stable inversion table.
Here’s What You’ll Love…
To summarize everything in this Teeter FitSpine X3 Inversion Table review, here are ALL the things that you will love about it―5 reasons why the FitSpine x3 is a stand-out inversion table:
1. Easy Assembly
Not a huge fan of DIYs? Well, you are in luck!
Unlike your ordinary inversion table, the FitSpine X3 inversion table features a frustration-friendly assembly.
Because Teeter knows that NOBODY wants to spend an entire day figuring out the parts and piecing together bolts and screws, the inversion table arrives 85% pre-assembled.
What is left for you to do are the finishing touches, wherein you can easily follow the instructions in the DVD or download the BILT app for a 3D model scaling.
2. FDA Certified
This inversion table is graded as a Class 1-510(k) Therapeutic Medical Device. And therefore, it can be used in the treatment of:
It is worth noting that the brand, Teeter, is the only one that has FDA approval for its tables.
3. UL Safety Certified
The Teeter FitSpine X3 Inversion Table earned a third-party certification from the Underwriters Laboratories, so you can rest assured that the table is durable, safe, and reliable.
You are secured with the FitSpine x3.
4. Try Before You Buy
Purchasing an inversion table is an investment, which is why Teeter’s try-before-you-buy is such a sweet deal. It comes with a 60-day free trial.
Unsure buyers can experience the benefits of the inversion table for up to 60 days. If they are not satisfied, Teeter will give them their full refund.
As the company motto says, “If it doesn’t change your life, send it back.”
This is perfect for first-time buyers who want to test things out.
5. Instant Relief
Since dealing with back pain during most of our adult life, we have been using an inversion table for many years, and honestly speaking, switching to Teeter was one of the BEST decisions that we have ever made.
Not to be dramatic, but the FitSpine X3 inversion table is LIFE-CHANGING.
If you do not believe us, then you are missing out on a LOT. Many Teeter customers feel the same way.
Although hanging upside down on the table may look silly, it does wonders to relieve pain in the lumbar region of the back.
The relief is INSTANT. You will notice it immediately as soon as you rotate and even after you get off the table. Your back will feel so much lighter as the pressure is removed.
With stand-out features such as the acupressure nodes, flexible backrest, EZ reach ankle, superior ankle support, EZ stretch traction handle, and stretch max handles, Teeter FitSpine X3 Inversion Table is the REAL DEAL.
Here’s What You Might Not Like…
Before purchasing, here are two things that you should know about the table:
1. Risks of Inversion Therapy
Hanging upside down may work for Batman, but not when you are just an ordinary everyday Joe.
While inversion therapy and tables have many benefits, it also poses a few risks.
We don’t recommend you to use the Teeter FitSpine X3 Inversion Table, or any other inversion tables for that matter, if you have the following conditions:
Otherwise, the inversion table should work fine and relieve back and muscle pain in a snap
Of course, this is given that you do not stay inverted for a long period of time and do NOT overdo it.
2. Price
The Teeter FitSpine X3 Inversion table does NOT come cheap. However, it is worth every dollar spent. You can get the product for under $500 and a 5-year warranty.
Even though there are cheaper tables for inversion available, Teeter is the only one certified by FDA as a medical device.
If this is not enough to convince you, you can think of it this way: Yes, you can save $100 to $200 on another inversion table, but they are NOT Teeter.
Cheap tables do not have all the cool additional features that FitSpine X3 has to make backaches go away plus the durability, reliability, and customization that the brand offers.
Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]
Can the FitSpine X3 inversion table automatically lower and lift me?
No, Teeter does not have any powered tables.
How long should I stay inverted?
It can be dangerous to hang upside down for too long. Beginners should start moderately for 30 seconds to 1 minute at a time.
As your body gradually adjusts, you can increase the time by 2 to 3 minutes. You may be able to work out using the FitSpine X3 inversion table for 10 to 20 minutes at a time.
What is the best angle to use on the Teeter FitSpine X3?
The simple answer is whatever angle is MOST COMFORTABLE FOR YOU.
Because it takes time for your body to adjust and relax to the feeling of inverting, newbies are better off with a lower 20-degree angle and work their way up to 60 degrees.
If you are an athlete, the 90-degree full inversion allows for advanced muscle-relieving stretches and training.
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