The Amazing Benefits of an Inversion Table
Inversion tables are a popular way to treat back pain caused by spinal problems or other back issues. You may have heard of inversion therapy but be wondering a few things, such as: what exactly is an inversion table? Can using one truly relieve back pain? Is using an inversion table superior to other methods of dealing with back pain? We'll answer all of that and more in this article.
What is an inversion table and how does it work?
Inversion tables are an inclined platform which the user lays on, upside down (hence the label "inversion"), which results in what is called "spinal decompression." The space between vertebrae will increase, and there will be less pressure on the nerve roots of the spine. Conditions such as spinal stenosis or herniated discs put strain on the spine and so by laying upside down, gravity will affect the user's spine in the opposite way, beginning to reverse the adverse effects (such as back pain) caused by those issues. This "decompression" can certainly relieve back pain of all types, and also help to alleviate shooting pains that many people suffer from.
Benefits of Using An Inversion Table
Turning your body upside down has many, well, upsides. In addition to easing pain from issues such as osteoarthritis, scoliosis, fibromyalgia, and general back pain, inversion therapy has various other benefits. These include: improving posture and flexibility, reducing headaches, even helping the function of your lungs (blood pools in the upper lungs)! Using an inversion table can decrease feelings of stress: many inversion aficionados report that sessions help them feel more relaxed. Circulation can also be benefited by using an inversion table, which leads to better health and can even give your body an attractive and youthful glow.
There are other methods advertised which have a similar idea to inversion tables, such as gravity boots, so what makes inversion tables a better option? Gravity boots invert you at a 90-degree angle, whereas an inversion table can be adjusted. This allows you to build up to steeper angles if you so desire gradually, instead of automatically "jumping in on the deep end." This is going to put less strain on your body and allow you to habituate to being inverted at your own pace.
Inversion Table Tips
When using your inversion table, make sure that everything is secured to the table, such as the pivot points and straps. Do this every time you begin a session. The first time you use it, you'll want to have a family member or friend standing by just for safety purposes. Never use the table barefoot; instead, wear athletic shoes. Obviously, every time you use it you will want to make sure you are securely fastened before inverting the table. After your session, it's a good idea to lay on the table horizontally for just a few minutes to resume normal blood flow in your body. Remember: there's no need to start off with steep angles. As mentioned above, one of the benefits of an inversion table is that you can start a small angle and build up slowly as needed. You may find that you don't need steep angles to relieve your back pain, but you'll have to just see what works for you.
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