There are lots of claims out there around the benefits, costs, downsides and effectiveness of Inversion Therapy.
For some people it has been the fix all after many years of trying all sorts of treatments, yet for others the benefits haven’t always shone as hoped. It can be hard to know exactly if inverting may help you, and if an inversion table is a good investment.
There’s also the different uses of an inversion table – some use an inversion table for fitness by lying upside down and doing sit-ups, or adapting their table or doorway for use with gravity boots to strengthen their core.
Others invert to reduce pressure on their spine, realign their discs and relieve back pain or muscular tension. Inversion therapy really is different for everyone.
We’ve complied a list of interesting reviews and articles which may help you understand other people’s experiences.
| Article name | Link to article | Summary |
| Benefits of Inversion Therapy | http://www.energycenter.com/grav_f/benefits.html | Inversion represents the Quiet Side of Fitness, helping your body to recover from the compressive effects of gravity and daily activities. Doctors, physical therapists and sports trainers recognize inversion as a safe and effective form of therapy for the spine and weight-bearing joints. In fact, the US Army is writing Inversion into its worldwide physical training manual that will be adopted for the new millennium. |
| Turning Back Pain and Sciatica Upside Down | http://www.spineuniverse.com/conditions/back-pain/low-back-pain/turning-back-pain-sciatica-upside-down | Inversion therapy is not a new idea! In fact, Hippocrates, the father of medicine, witnessed what is now inversion therapy as early as 400 BC. The goal of inversion therapy is to defeat the effects of gravity; the downward force that pulls everything toward earth’s center. |
| The Upsides and Downsides of Inversion Therapy | http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/23153/133392/inversion/ | Methods of inverting the body have been around for decades as a way to counteract the effects of gravity. Inversion therapy is not hocus-pocus. Placing the feet higher than the head can have many beneficial effects especially for those with spine pain. In 1978, some researchers reported that the use of an inversion table both lengthens the spine and reduces muscle activities. If that is true, then this anti-gravitational effect can help relieve painful muscle spasms and reduce painful compressive forces on the spine. |
| 33 Amazing Benefits of Inversion Table Therapy | http://sunflower-press.com/benefits-inversion-table-therapy/ | Spider monkeys and bats, hanging upside down in the trees, must have known about the benefits of inversion therapy long before humans figured it out! However, after decades of dedicated research, scientists, doctors, physical therapists, and physical trainers have already proven beyond a doubt that inversion therapy has a multitude of amazing health benefits! And… there is a lot more research in this field on the horizon! |
| Inversion Therapy for Neck and Back Pain | http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/inversion-therapy.shtml | It is amazing how my life experiences have brought me to where I’m now writing about how I healed myself some 20-plus years ago. Back then, I did not know what I was doing when I stumbled upon something that just happened to work. Today, inversion therapy can no longer be called an alternative treatment because it has been the subject of a great deal of clinical study. |
| 3 Benefits of Inversion Table Therapy – Does Inversion Therapy Work? | http://inversiontablereviewscentral.com/3-benefits-of-inversion-table-therapy-does-inversion-therapy-work | In this article, I will discuss 5 key inversion therapy benefits you should consider when determining how to treat your back pain. In order to make this article as comprehensive as possible, I have included both personal experience and scientific evidence so that you can form the most educated opinion possible on inversion therapy tables. |
| The Benefits of Inversion Therapy | http://www.invertrac.com/benefits | Use of inversion therapy works by releasing the “pinch” of the nerve as it returns to its normal position. While inverted, displaced vertebrae (the cause of back pain), are realigned and muscle spasms are reduced. That means that use of an inversion table such as the Invertrac® Inversion Table may help in relieving many chronic back problems. |
| Inversion Therapy – The Goods and Bads | http://www.inversiontablelife.com/inversion-therapy/ | Inverting the body has been around for hundreds of years – and has always been referred to as having a positive effect on the body. Current, and previous research, has shown that the effects of gravity take a toll on the human body and cause us to experience pain throughout the body (although pain mostly occurs in the back). Inversion Therapy involves placing your head above your body, essentially reversing and counteracting the effects that gravity would usually have on your body. As scientists has shown, inversion therapy has an advantageous effect for people who suffer from spine pain. |
| Pros & Cons of Inversion Tables | http://www.livestrong.com/article/31503-pros-cons-inversion-tables/ | Inversion therapy is nothing new. Hanging upside-down to relieve pain and the effects of gravity have been documented as far back as 400 BC when Hippocrates, the famous physician, observed a patient being hung by his knees and ankles from a ladder to relieve an ailment. Today, inversion therapy commonly uses an inversion table to obtain the health benefits that come from reversing the gravitational pull on the body’s organs, bones and joints. |
| Inversion Therapy: Drug-Free Back Pain Relief | http://www.newsmax.com/Health/Headline/back-pain-inversion/2015/02/17/id/625129/ | Back pain is one of the most common reasons Americans see doctors, take pain medication, and have surgery. Inversion therapy — which is simply hanging upside down to let gravity stretch the spine — is gaining popularity as a non-invasive treatment. Inversion is particularly effective when pain is caused by a narrowing of the spaces in the spine from degenerated or herniated discs, or wear and tear. |
| Inversion Therapy Facts | http://www.livestrong.com/article/132914-inversion-therapy-facts/ | If you suffer from back pain or sciatica nerve pain, you may want to ask your doctor if inversion therapy is right for you. Inversion therapy is a medical technique designed to alleviate spinal pressure, a cause of back and nerve pain. However, like all treatments, inversion therapy has numerous risks, so discuss its use thoroughly with your doctor before you attempt the medical treatment on your own. |
| Inversion Therapy: A Little Time Upside Down Could Make Your Life Go Right Side Up | http://undergroundhealthreporter.com/inversion-therapy-benefits-for-pain/#axzz3afie18k8 | Inversion therapy has been a secret health practice, revered for centuries among yogis, ninja warriors, and other clandestine societies. Inversion is the act of hanging upside down, performing a headstand, or using a simple surface to lie at an inverted angle. The coveted wisdom of this practice is understood only in the tightest-knit circles, even now. Why? Because its health benefits were so powerful and wide ranging that few were willing to share their special advantage with outsiders! |
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