When you are suffering from back pain, have you ever wondered why is it caused and what can be its impact? Back pain is due to various reasons such as injury, physical activities or some medical conditions. People from different age groups can suffer from back pain. How can we get relief from back pain? Inversion therapy with the help of inversion tables is one solution for this question.
What is the inversion table?
To relieve from back pain, you are suspending upside down to stretch the spinal cord. This technique is known as Inversion table. This technique prevents and relieves the back pain.
What Inversion table does?
Inversion exercise helps you by:
- Removing waste from the spine
- Increase blood circulation
- Decrease inflammation
- Protective fluids around spinal cords formed
Who is benefitted by Inversion table?
People who suffer from chronic back pain, poor circulation, sciatica, and scoliosis can find relief through inversion therapy.
How does the Inversion table work?
You need to pose upside down on the Inversion table. This pose reverses the gravity effect on the spine, helping to release the pressure on the disc and the root in the spine. It increases blood flow and helps to release muscle tension. Perform this exercise for about 1 to 2 minutes for those who are beginners. After getting used to it, start performing for 3 to 5 minutes. Perform it twice a day. Benefits of Inversion table:
Benefits of Inversion table therapy
Following are some of the benefits of Inversion table:
- Reduced Back pain because of inversion table therapy
Back pain got reduced after eight weeks as a result of the inversion table therapy at 60 degrees. It helped with torso strength and flexibility.
- Reduce the need for back surgery
According to experts and study, Inversion theory proved to be beneficial to patients suffering back pain. It has reduced the need for back surgery. Due to Inversion theory, the zero gravity pull reduced compression.
- Increased Flexibility
Due to the movements of your spine over time, the flexibility of your spine will boost. You will find it very convenient to stretch, bend and reach downwards improving your posture. These will be beneficial for people who have a desk job.
- Improved spinal condition
Inversion table therapy improves spinal health as the space between spinal discs is improved. The pressure on the spinal can affect and cause pain and injury which can be the result of activities like running, sitting and bending.
- Other benefits include improved joint health, ease stress, improved fitness, strength, relaxed muscles and built by your body.
Types of Inversion therapy devices
- Inversion table
Inversion tables enable you to stand on them upside down and help to stretch your back for a couple of minutes. They can also be used to do exercise. Torso rotations and abs crunches can be performed too. Depending on the cost and types, various inversion tables are available in the market. - Inversion chair
Inversion chair is the same as the Inversion table where a person will sit instead of stand. They cost around $150 to $450. - Gravity Inversion Boots
Gravity Inversion boots cost around $50 to $100. These boots are ankle wraps.
Alternate Method
You can also use the alternate method of Inversion tables. These include aerial yoga, plow pose, handstands, shoulder stand, and headstands.
Guidance is needed if you are not sure how to perform these alternate methods.
Conclusion
Before buying the inversion table, consider the likelihood and benefits. Consult your doctor for advice. There is no or little evidence that Inversion theory will provide total and long-term relief. You can perform short stretches and can achieve short-term relief and flexibility. It is an inexpensive method. Some insurance provider might help with the expense of the inversion table.
Rather than taking supplements and going for painful surgery, this method can prove to be beneficial if performed in a proper way with doctor's consultation. Even though it is not a long-term relief, one can always rely on Inversion table to help release the back pain for a shorter duration. Also, try the alternate ways to suffice the back pain like yoga especially Aerial Yoga.
Do remember to consult a doctor once you decided to try inversion table!
