How a Gravity Table Can Be Used to Relieve Back Pain
March 2nd, 2011 | Author: Pain
It is a proven fact that a gravity table can reduce and even eliminate back pain totally. From here on we will use the medical term for gravity table which is “inversion table”. An inversion table actually turns you upside down, with your feet overhead. If you are asking, what are the benefits of being upside down; I have outlined 7 benefits that you will receive.
- Re-aligns the spine. If you workout regularly, or do any type of exercise that might constantly put pressure on your spine, then this type of therapy can actually realign your spine. It has been proven that activities such as golf or tennis, which are often called one-sided sports because of the fact that you use mainly one side of your body to deliver the ball, are could candidates for “inversion therapy”.
- Your height can be maintained. Over your lifetime, your body naturally shrinks, which is caused by the force of gravity. Hanging upside down can help equalize the force of gravity and prevent you from losing your height.
- Improves blood flow. One of the inversion table benefits that helps relieve back pain is the increase the flow of blood circulation to your muscles. This helps to ease the pains of your swollen or stiff muscles.
- Helps your posture. You will have more ease of movement do to the fact that reversing gravity helps your range of movement. You will be able to move, sit, and stand with more flexibility.
- Stress relief benefit. You could compare inversion therapy to a full body massage. You know how having a massage helps relax and relieve stress; this will give you the same relaxing benefit. Some people claim they even sleep better after treatment.
- Keeps you mentally sharp. When you are inverted, gravity causes more blood flow and oxygen to your brain. Many experts believe that this promotes mental sharpness.
- Relieves your back pain. When you use inversion therapy you are doing all of the above which helps relieve your back pain. After several treatments you will start to even feel young again. The additional benefits mentioned above are a plus if you are using this therapy for your back.
To get started with this type of therapy it may take about 2 weeks at a table angle of 30 degrees for one or two minutes per session. You can slowly increase your time as you become more comfortable using the table. If you are starting to relax while using the gravity table, then you are starting to get use to it.