Inversion Table Guide

Despite the growing popularity of inversion therapy, many people still remain skeptical about its benefits. So, inversion tables do they work? Most of the people who do inversion exercises on a regular basis report that it is indeed an effective treatment for back pain. The history of inversion therapy itself is proof that it indeed works. The Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, was said to have used simple pulleys and ropes to suspend and invert patients suffering from back pain.

How does inversion therapy work?

Gravity gradually takes its toll on your body. Your muscles, bones and spine fight against gravity to keep your body upright. In time, even with exercise and proper diet, your body will give in to the adverse effects of gravity.

The principle behind inversion therapy is simple yet powerful – counter the effects of gravity by turning your body upside down. By inverting, you let gravity pull on your body in the opposite direction, making it “undo” and negate some of its effects.

Let’s take back pain, for example. One of the causes of back pain is herniation. As gravity pulls on your spine, some of your adjacent vertebrae tend to put pressure on the tissue that separates them. This tissue (called discs) will gradually bulge outward, hitting nerve cells that lie along your back. Pain then radiates outward from the location of the herniated disc and can be felt in various parts of the body, not just the back.

By reversing the pull of gravity through inversion, the spine is gradually decompressed and pressure is taken off the discs, allowing them to move back into position. This keeps them from hitting the nerve cells through which pain is manifested. No pressure, no pain.

What are the benefits of inversion therapy?

There are other reported inversion table benefits. Though some of these are not experienced until after months of continued use, nevertheless, they show that inversion therapy potentially improves longevity. Here are some of these benefits:

• Improved blood circulation
• Enhanced brain function
• Reduced muscle tension
• Improved posture and body symmetry
• Stronger muscles and ligaments
• Increased nutrient flow
• Relief from fatigue and stress
• Re-hydrated discs

Do inversion tables work?

User testimonials on various inversion tables, boots and equipment mostly report success in battling back pain and other related disorders. Furthermore, before its introduction in Western countries, inversion has been widely accepted in Asia and many can attest to its wonderful benefits.

Is inversion table for everyone?

Despite the power of inversion therapy, it’s not for everyone to enjoy. There are certain medical conditions that can prevent any individual from performing even its basic stretches. Here are some conditions that might hinder you from practicing inversion therapy:

• Osteroporosis
• Middle ear infection
• Glaucoma
• Hernia
• Heart disease and high blood pressure
• Pregnancy
• Previous history of stroke

Before practicing inversion therapy or using inversion tables and equipment, it’s imperative that you consult your doctor first.

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