BetterBack Deluxe Inversion Table for Traction and Back Pain Relief PAIN RELIEF. This inversion table enables the user to hang upside down for back pain relief. The natural traction it creates helps decrease pressure on spinal discs, a frequent cause of backache. It is effective for treating many spine conditions and improving posture. EXERCISE. Table can also be used as an upside down exercise machine, for core strength exercises such as inverted stomach crunches. RUGGED. Steel frame accommodates up to 300 pounds of total weight. SAFETY FEATURES. Tethering strap limits rotation of the table as desired and handle bars to help rotate user upright. EASY TO USE. Ratchet foot/ankle locking mechanism simplifies the process of getting on and off the table.