Here are the key points about inversion therapy:
- Inversion therapy uses an inversion table to hang upside down, relieving pressure on the spine and opening up spaces between vertebrae. This reduces back pain caused by pressure on nerves.
- Common exercises include intermittent inversion, where the user hangs upside down for short periods, and static inversion, remaining inverted for longer. Swinging and traction exercises are also used.
- Hanging upside down shifts the weight of the body and takes pressure off the spine. This allows the discs in the back to decompress and may reduce inflammation around irritated nerves.
- Proponents believe inversion therapy can help relieve back pain from herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis,