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Inversion Therapy

Inversion therapy is an ancient treatment for a variety of painful disorders. Inversion literally means to hang upside down, reversing the anatomical effects of gravity. Inversion is used as part of a spinal decompression program in order to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of certain spinal conditions.

Inversion Therapy

Types of Inversion Therapy

The two most common types of inversion apparatus are gravity boots and inversion tables. Gravity boots are attached to a mounted accessory rack and allow the user to suspend themselves straight up and down from their ankles. Inversion tables are more flexible and easier to use. These devices allow multiple angles of inversion and have more safety features than simple boot inversion methods.

Benefits of Inversion Therapy

Inversion is said to promote spinal decompression by stretching and elongating the spine. This theoretically takes pressure off painful intervertebral discs and vertebrae. Other possible benefits of inversion are: increased strength and flexibility in the core muscles and ligaments, increased circulation and meditative potential.

Warnings on Inversion Treatments

Inversion can be dangerous. It is wise to have a partner available should you require assistance while inverted. People who have hypertension or coronary disease should not even consider inversion. Pregnant women should not invert. Patients with a variety of eye problems, including glaucoma, should not use inversion devices. Make sure to fully understand the correct usage and safety procedures before using any inversion apparatus.

Recommendation on Inversion Therapy

I have tried inversion for the relief of my own chronic lumbar back pain. I received no benefits whatsoever and in times when I was experiencing pain, inversion was slightly scary. I do endorse inversion for those who want to train their core muscles with a challenging fitness routine. I have also tried using inversion to build my abs with mediocre results, so I discontinued the practice altogether after a short time. I just did not see any real rewards for all the trouble. If you want to try an inexpensive and patient controlled form of spinal decompression, you might want to investigate inversion techniques further. Some patients do report excellent results using these inversion devices for their chronic back pain.
Inversion Therapy to Back Pain Home page 3/23/07 Revised 6/7/08

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