Inversion Table – Upside Down Techniques
In earlier times, treatment of back pain was a most uncomfortable process
involving ropes and pulleys; there was no way of monitoring the appropriate
tension required to accommodate an individual’s specific needs and
comfort. Then, gravity boots became the rage in the 1980’s, making
inversion therapy techniques popular. Subsequently, the inversion table
was created.
The concept behind the inversion table is to treat back pain by decompressing
the body, especially the spine. Although this particular exercise product
has always been a controversial topic within the medical profession as
to whether or not this method of back pain relief is, in fact, beneficial,
recent developments show that an inversion therapy table facilitates improvement
of back pain, and typically causes no harm to the body. However, individuals
with high blood pressure, heart problems or any kind of eye disease, and
women who are pregnant should consult a doctor prior to using the inversion
table.
Back
Pain Relief
Sooner or later, during a lifetime, most people experience back pain,
be it from a fall, an awkward stretch, a sport accident, a bad mattress,
or for no apparent reason at all. So, you may wake up one morning with
a sore back.
Many are not aware of, or do not understand, the role of the inversion therapy table in the treatment of back pain. A brief description of its function is quoted as follows: “the inversion table safely works toward straightening the spine by using the natural force of gravity.” To relieve back pain, the body is placed upside down on the inversion table, the ankles are secured, the proper angle of the table is chosen, and the tension is adjusted. This position causes a person’s body weight to shift in the opposite direction to standing, removing gravity-related pressure on the spinal discs and allowing the spine to return to its original form.
Equipment Options
This exercise product is available in many models, at various prices,
and with several options. A mid-range inversion table can cost between
200 and 400 dollars, with features such as a steel oval frame, 10 position
locks to full inversion, foam padded backrest and head support. Other
higher-priced models boast as many as 25 adjustable options.
Several factors should be considered when purchasing an inversion table: body weight, specific needs, comfort, and the amount of options you wish to have. Back pain is a bane in many people’s lives - debilitating and depressing. With the inversion table, you can enjoy the comfort and relief of back pain in your own home, without the chore of seeking outside physical therapy. Nevertheless, as with all exercise products, it is advisable to buy from a qualified sales person, after discussing the matter with your physician.