In searching for an inversion chair or table, I’m sure you have probably wondered which is better – the inversion chair or the inversion table? This is a very important question and one that you should ask yourself before you decide to spend a couple hundred dollars on an inversion therapy machine.
The basic difference between an inversion table and an inversion chair is obvious—an inversion table allows you invert 100% while literally hanging from your ankles. An inversion chair, on the other hand, is generally designed to invert about 70% (may vary depending on which inversion chair you choose), and you do not hang freely from your ankles. Instead you are in essence ‘sitting’ upside down.
There are both advantages and disadvantages of inversion chairs, so make sure you understand both before you make your purchase. First, you will receive many of the same benefits of an inversion table (see my previous post on the benefits of an inversion table), albeit not quite as much since you will not be able to hang freely. Think of it like a stretch that isn’t so intense or hard. As such, an inversion chair will be easier to adjust to and may be better suited for you in certain circumstances.
If you are someone with certain heart or medical conditions that would prevent you from completely inverting, then an inversion chair might just be perfect for you. Because an inversion chair does not allow you to hang 100% vertically you will not have the same amount of stress on your body. Specifically, an inversion chair can produce less stress on certain joints along with producing less pressure than full inversion would on our ankles and hips.
Remember to speak and consult with your physician before acting on anyone’s advice, but I would strongly suggest asking your doctor about this type of inversion chair therapy and find out if it’s what you need to help you decrease your back pain, improve your back posture and alignment, and just help you get feeling better than you are currently.
In addition, it is always best to read as many inversion chair reviews before purchasing. Different inversion chair will have different benefits and disadvantages, and many times you will be able to find these out by reading inversion chairs reviews beforehand.
As always, please share your experiences with inversion chairs and any tips that you might have in using them to become healthier.
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